Tech Currents and Amy Miller, the Sequel!

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April 29, 2025 • 61 mins

Tech Currents podcast is hosted by Sam Cavaliere and co-hosted by Ron Melanson. It features real talk about technology and stories from working in the tech world. A frequent guest and "friend of the program" is Amy Miller and she joins the hosts in this weeks discussion focusing on more job seeking advice. The episode specifically delves into "LinkedIn Lunacy," discussing various contentious topics seen on the platform, such as the "open to work" banner, debates on resume formatting, and unusual interview expectations. A significant focus is placed on fake profiles and scams on LinkedIn, including the theft of personal personas and predatory practices offering paid services like resume optimization. The conversation also explores the increasing use of AI in recruiting, raising concerns about the ethical implications of uploading candidates' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) into public AI tools like ChatGPT. They discuss resume scoring tools and question their validity and motives, viewing them as part of an "influencer economy" where individuals profit by targeting vulnerable job seekers. The hosts and guest emphasize sharing free, practical advice from the perspective of active recruiters to help job seekers navigate the challenges ethically Worth noting, in this episode Sam references a video from Brene Brown regarding the psychology of blame. The video is 3:25 and can be found at https://youtu.be/RZWf2_2L2v8?si=4JhA3HJm3V1_wsr0 . Its highly recommended. #Careers #technology #jobseeking #LinkedInLunacy

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