“You Need to Find a Human” in an AI Job Market with Megan Dias

How do you compete in today’s job market, especially after a tech layoff? In this episode live from TalentSphere, Megan Dias a career coach shares practical strategies for navigating a competitive hiring landscape shaped by AI, resume overload, and changing recruiter behavior. You’ll learn how to customize your resume effectively, why networking is more important than ever, how to find the “human” in the hiring process, and what job seekers are getting wrong right now.

Connect with Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megandias/

Key Takeaways:

1. AI is reshaping both recruiting and job searching.

2. Job seekers must customize resumes for each role.

3. A generic resume is far less effective in a competitive market.

4. Finding a real human connection in the hiring process increases your odds.

5. Networking on LinkedIn and in professional communities is critical.

6. Many laid-off tech professionals need strategy, not just applications.

7. Career coaching should be individualized, not one-size-fits-all.

8. Understanding industry trends helps job seekers stay competitive.

9. Leveraging existing connections can unlock hidden opportunities.

10. Job searching today requires clarity, positioning, and persistence.

Timestamps:
00:00 Why Talent Sphere matters in 2026
01:52 Supporting laid-off tech professionals
03:46 Practical strategies for job seekers
04:30 Why resume customization matters
05:15 Finding the human in hiring
06:00 Networking in a digital-first world

Keywords:
Talent Sphere, career coaching, job market 2026, AI in recruiting, resume tips, networking strategies, job search strategies, candidate fraud concerns, talent acquisition trends, job seekers