Chris Heilmann, Daniel Cranney & Alla Pavlova

AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV

Candidates are using AI to write resumes while companies use AI to screen them. Welcome to the new arms race in tech hiring.

AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV
#1about 9 minutes

Tools for fast and lossless video editing

Learn how to quickly trim large video files without re-encoding using macOS Preview, LosslessCut, and a simple FFmpeg script.

#2about 6 minutes

How resume formatting affects applicant tracking systems

Understand why simple PDF formatting is crucial for your CV to be correctly parsed by applicant tracking systems (ATS) and avoid being filtered out.

#3about 7 minutes

The challenge of AI-generated and fake job applications

Recruiters are facing a surge in AI-generated and entirely fake resumes, which complicates the hiring process and wastes time.

#4about 10 minutes

How recruiters can build trust with developers

Recruiters can move beyond being gatekeepers by acting as knowledgeable allies who provide insights on company culture, salary, and role fit.

#5about 3 minutes

Why companies ghost applicants and how to respond

Ghosting after a coding challenge is a major red flag about a company's culture, and while you can send a reminder, it's often best to move on.

#6about 8 minutes

Re-evaluating the role of coding challenges in hiring

As AI tools can now solve many standard coding tests, companies are exploring alternatives like paid tasks and pair programming to better assess skills.

#7about 12 minutes

The rise of AI avatars and bots in recruiting

While AI can automate repetitive communication, transparency is key, as candidates may feel deceived by AI-generated videos or messages that are not disclosed.

#8about 13 minutes

Essential tips for crafting a standout developer CV

Focus on highlighting key achievements, avoid common red flags like typos and unreadable fonts, and get a trusted colleague to review your resume.

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