Killing Resumes and Cracking Funnels

AI isn’t just another tool—it’s changing the damn rules. In this episode, we pull back the curtain with Chris Cabe from Capstone IT to talk recruiting tech, killer candidate evals, and why your resume is basically a zombie at this point. If you’re still relying on vibe checks and keyword still 2015, this is your wake-up call. In this episode we talk about recruiting, AI, candidate evaluation, staffing, hiring tools, and innovation in the recruitment process. Chris Cabe from Capstone IT drops real-world insights on how recruiters can level up in the age of AI—why resumes are losing relevance, how to spot actual skills, and why collaboration is the next competitive edge in recruiting. Key Takeaways: ➡ AI is flipping the recruiting script—old habits are dying fast ➡ Resumes? Basically relics. Most are AI-written anyway ➡ Motivation matters more than what’s on paper ➡ The recruiting process works best when visualized as a funnel ➡ Networking is now a cheat code for recruiter growth ➡ Candidates are gaming the system with AI—watch out ➡ Technical skill checks require smart, layered questions ➡ Sourcing ≠ Recruiting—don’t confuse the two ➡ Your tech stack can make or break hiring velocity ➡ Events like the Recruiting Innovation Summit offer unmatched insight and connections ➡ You’re not competing alone—recruiters need to share and learn, fast Timestamps: 00:00 - Who is Chris? 05:57 - The Impact of AI on Recruiting 11:55 - Navigating Candidate Evaluation 13:47 - Insights from the Recruiting Innovation Summit IMAGE This limited series was recorded live at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit from the Chatterworks booth on the expo floor. We sat down with 20 Recruiting and TA leaders from around the world to hear what today’s best recruiters are doing to stay sharp, stay relevant, and stay ahead. Powered by Chatterworks, the platform that helps recruiters transform the way they connect with top talent. Learn more about Chatterworks here: https://chatterworks.com/ Connect with the guest: Chris Cabe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-cabe-2533b889/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capstone-it-omaha-kansas-city-slc/ Connect with Us: William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with us on social: Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/