Ghosted by the Machine
Ghosted by the Machine explores the human side of hiring through honest conversations with job seekers, recruiters, HR leaders, and workplace experts. Host Mark Lane gives people a voice in a world increasingly filtered by algorithms. Real humans. Real stories. Let’s make hiring human again.
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September 21, 2026 • 44 mins
Why does finding a job feel harder even though hiring technology keeps getting smarter? Monster.com founder and Boomband CEO Jeff Taylor explains how online recruiting evolved from newspaper ads and early job boards into today’s high-volume, AI-driven system. He explores why easy apply, ATS filtering, AI-generated applications, remote work, and compressed resumes have created a massive signal-to-noise problem. Jeff also expla...
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September 14, 2026 • 15 mins
What makes finding a job so frustrating in today’s hiring market? Mike Ingberg shares his experience returning to the job search after more than 30 years in public relations, marketing, social media, sports PR, agency work, and corporate communications. He discusses the disappearance of personal follow-up, the growing problem of ghost jobs, employer reputation, automated rejection messages, networking, ATS systems, and the em...
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September 9, 2026 • 25 mins
What happens when decades of communications experience still aren’t enough to get noticed? Michael Keegan shares what he has learned during a nearly two-year job search, including the challenges of ageism, being considered overqualified, ATS filters, ghosting, and a difficult Washington, DC employment market. The conversation also explores how AI is changing communications careers, why experienced professionals need to adapt ...
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September 1, 2026 • 23 mins
What if job seekers could review recruiters and hiring managers the same way consumers review other experiences? In this episode, Kevin Maharaj explains why he created Ghosted Platform and how candidate feedback could bring greater transparency and accountability to the hiring process. The conversation explores candidate ghosting, recruiter communication, anonymous reviews, employer branding, and the emotional impact of searching f...
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August 24, 2026 • 13 mins
What does today's job market look like when you are just beginning a new search? David Lingholm shares his perspective at the very start of his job search after 15 years in social media management across chemical, utility, and public-sector organizations. He discusses what he wants from his next opportunity, why this search feels different, how AI and ghost jobs are changing the candidate experience, and why real conversations and ...
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August 17, 2026 • 66 mins
Why are qualified candidates applying to hundreds of jobs and still struggling to get interviews? This episode examines today’s hiring process from both sides, with recruiter Joe Shanbaum and resume writer Melissa Kelley breaking down what job seekers are experiencing and what employers are actually looking for. The conversation covers resume strategy, confusing job descriptions, skills alignment, Applicant Tracking Systems, ...
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August 10, 2026 • 16 mins
Today’s job search can feel unpredictable, especially when traditional career paths no longer guarantee the next opportunity. This episode explores how job seekers can navigate uncertainty, use contract work to build experience, recognize transferable skills, and maintain confidence when hiring feels increasingly difficult to predict. Lisa Warren shares what she has learned from her own job search, including why broadening yo...
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August 4, 2026 • 52 mins
Artificial intelligence is changing the way organizations hire, lead, and support employees, but how do companies embrace innovation without losing the human side of work? In this episode, Mark Lane sits down with Noah Mithrush, Director of Growth Marketing at Guusto and host of HR on the Frontline, to discuss the future of work, AI in HR, employee experience, and why leadership matters more than ever during this period of rapid tr...
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July 28, 2026 • 45 mins
Job searching can affect far more than a person’s career. It can damage confidence, strain families, and leave people feeling isolated and defeated. Todd Bertsch joins Mark Lane to discuss the emotional toll of unemployment, how Positive Intelligence can help people manage negativity, and why resilience is built through challenges. They also explore the impact of AI on hiring, the importance of supportive communities, and pra...
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July 21, 2026 • 40 mins
Episode Description: This episode explores how artificial intelligence is transforming hiring, recruiting, and the job search while explaining why human connection still matters. You will learn how AI is changing resume screening, candidate sourcing, fraud detection, and hiring decisions, along with practical strategies for standing out in an increasingly automated recruiting process. The conversation also examines why authenticity...
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July 14, 2026 • 32 mins
This episode explores how AI is reshaping the future of work and what job seekers, leaders, and organizations can do to stay ahead without losing the human element. You will learn how AI can improve productivity, support career growth, and help job seekers work more efficiently while understanding why human oversight, empathy, and leadership remain essential. The conversation also examines the risks of over-automation, transferable...
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June 29, 2026 • 20 mins
This episode explores why ghosting has become one of the biggest frustrations in today's hiring process and what employers, recruiters, and job seekers can do to improve communication. You will learn how AI is changing recruiting, why candidate experience matters more than ever, and how networking and community support can help job seekers navigate an increasingly disconnected hiring landscape. The conversation also examines practi...
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June 23, 2026 • 8 mins
What does it take to stay motivated during a long job search? How are AI tools changing the candidate experience? In this episode, we explore the realities of searching for work in today's challenging market through the perspective of a customer success leader who has spent two years navigating unemployment. Listeners will learn practical insights about resilience, using AI strategically, building community support, and overcoming ...
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June 16, 2026 • 10 mins
What do you do when the job search isn't working? How can you create new opportunities when traditional employment paths seem limited? In this episode, we explore the realities of searching for work in a remote location, the emotional ups and downs of unemployment, and how one professional transformed a personal passion into a growing business. Listeners will learn practical lessons about resilience, entrepreneurship, adapting to c...
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June 9, 2026 • 30 mins
Why do candidates feel ghosted after applying for jobs? How is AI affecting the hiring process? What can employers do to improve candidate experience and rebuild trust?
In this episode, we speak with the founder of a candidate advocacy movement focused on hiring transparency, accountability, and communication. The conversation explores the emotional toll of prolonged unemployment, the growing role of AI in recruitment, the rise of...
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June 2, 2026 • 14 mins
What does it take to stay hopeful during a long job search? In this conversation, Rebecca Stack shares her experience navigating unemployment after a 20-year career in government, the emotional impact of today's hiring process, and how AI is changing the way candidates are evaluated. She discusses resilience, networking, mental health, human connection, and why maintaining hope is critical when facing rejection, uncertainty, and au...
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May 26, 2026 • 12 mins
This episode explores what it feels like to navigate a long job search in a hiring system increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and applicant tracking systems. You will learn how AI tools can help improve resumes while also creating unexpected challenges, why communication and candidate experience matter, and how job seekers can stay resilient during a difficult search. The conversation also highlights the emotional impact of repe...
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May 19, 2026 • 33 mins
Episode DescriptionThis episode explores how leadership shapes hiring culture, candidate experience, and the balance between technology and human connection in recruitment. You will learn how AI is influencing hiring decisions, why empathy matters more than ever, and how leadership accountability impacts communication throughout the recruiting process. The conversation also examines how organizations can improve hiring outcomes by ...
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May 12, 2026 • 21 mins
This episode explains how career transitions impact both professional identity and emotional well-being, and why navigating a job search today requires more than simply applying online. You will learn how LinkedIn algorithms influence visibility, why adding value attracts better opportunities, and how emotional resilience helps during periods of rejection, ghosting, and uncertainty. The conversation also explores the broader econom...
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May 7, 2026 • 10 mins
This episode explains the challenges experienced by professionals in today’s hiring market and how age bias and AI-driven recruiting systems can impact job opportunities. You will learn how applicant tracking systems may unintentionally filter out seasoned candidates, why networking remains one of the most effective job search tools, and how resilience and personal branding can help candidates stay visible. The conversation a...
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