Ghosted by the Machine

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 opp...

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...

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 feel...

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,...

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 resili...

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...

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 w...

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 a...

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 unem...

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 transform...