Ghosted by the Machine

Ghosted by the Machine

Voices Behind the Resumes

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.

Navigating Career Transitions: Andrew MacAskill
Ghosted by the MachineMay 12, 202600:20:25

Navigating Career Transitions: Andrew MacAskill

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 h...

Navigating Age Bias
Ghosted by the MachineMay 07, 202600:10:30

Navigating Age Bias

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 t...

How to Stay Competitive in Job Search
Ghosted by the MachineMay 05, 202600:19:06

How to Stay Competitive in Job Search

This episode explains how experienced professionals can stay competitive in today’s job market by combining technology, resilience, and continuous learning. You will learn how AI tools can improve resumes and interview preparation, why human connection still matters in hiring, and how to maintain mo...

The Future of Hiring: Insights from Katrina Kibben
Ghosted by the MachineApril 30, 202600:17:09

The Future of Hiring: Insights from Katrina Kibben

This episode explains why modern hiring processes often fail both candidates and recruiters and how better communication can improve outcomes. You will learn how AI and applicant tracking systems are exposing outdated recruiting practices, why job descriptions play a critical role in attracting the ...

Stand Out in Hiring: James Ellis
Ghosted by the MachineApril 30, 202600:49:47

Stand Out in Hiring: James Ellis

This episode explains why many companies struggle to attract strong candidates even when they invest in recruiting and employer branding. You will learn the difference between looking attractive as an employer and becoming truly choosable to job seekers. The conversation explores how AI-generated me...

Self Leadership for Job Seekers
Ghosted by the MachineApril 28, 202600:14:47

Self Leadership for Job Seekers

This episode explains how mindset and self-leadership can transform the job search process. You will learn how internal dialogue shapes confidence, emotions, and actions during rejection, why clear vision helps maintain momentum, and how limiting beliefs can hold candidates back. The conversation al...

Why Job Search Feels Cold
Ghosted by the MachineApril 23, 202600:14:22

Why Job Search Feels Cold

This episode explains why many job seekers feel invisible in today’s hiring process and how companies can bring human connection back into recruitment. You will learn how AI and applicant tracking systems affect applications, why feedback and empathy matter, and how resilience helps during a difficu...

How to Stay Resilient in Job Search
Ghosted by the MachineApril 15, 202600:14:45

How to Stay Resilient in Job Search

This episode explains how to stay resilient and adaptable in today’s changing job market. You will learn how artificial intelligence is impacting job applications, why relationship building is still one of the most effective ways to find opportunities, and how a positive mindset can influence hiring...

Why Experience Gets Overlooked
Ghosted by the MachineApril 14, 202600:11:02

Why Experience Gets Overlooked

This episode explains how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping the hiring process and why many experienced professionals struggle to be seen. You will learn how keyword-driven systems impact candidate visibility, why transferable skills are often overlooked, and how remote work has c...

How to Stay Confident During Job Search
Ghosted by the MachineApril 07, 202600:17:44

How to Stay Confident During Job Search

This episode explains how job seekers can stay confident, supported, and effective during a challenging job search. You will learn how community support improves mental health, how AI tools can help with interview preparation, and why first impressions matter in applications. The conversation also c...