The Recruiter’s Lens: How AI is Changing Talent Acquisition & What Candidates Need to Know

Professionals across all job functions are trying to understand how to stand out in this job market and how to evolve one’s skills to stay current due to the AI platform shift. To meet this growing challenge and concern, VentureFizz hosted a series of career & AI focused webinars with the goal of helping equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to successfully navigate the current market and thrive amidst the rapid evolution of AI. We call it: VentureFizz AI – Career LEVEL UP. This is the first event of a five part event series titled: The Recruiter’s Lens: How AI is Changing Talent Acquisition & What Candidates Need to Know Speakers: Eric Trickett - VP, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, Dropbox Marissa Flanagan - Head of Talent, C10 Labs Rose Pino - Director, Talent Acquisition & Development, Bevi Louise May - Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Klaviyo Keith Cline, Founder, VentureFizz (Moderator) Chapters 00:00 Intros 04:39 How AI Has Impacted the Daily Work of Talent Acquisition 08:54 Innovative Tools in Recruitment: BrightHire and Beyond 15:06 Is AI Filtering Out Resumes in Applicant Tracking Systems? 21:58 How to Stand Out in the Job Application Process 25:58 Do Cover Letters Matter? 30:15 Advice For Reaching out Direct to Hiring Managers 33:29 Tools that Recruiters Use for Direct Sourcing 39:52 LinkedIn Optimization Advice 45:16 What AI Skills are Currently in Demand? 53:00 Predictions: The Future of Talent Acquisition in the AI Era 58:36 Advice for Networking Thank you to Aura for sponsoring this event series! Aura is one of the fastest-growing online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you’re protecting yourself, your kids or your aging loved ones, Aura meets your needs at every stage of life. From real-time threat detection and scam alerts to tools that help parents protect their kids from predators, cyberbullying and tech-driven mental health risks — Aura empowers families to thrive in the digital world. Aura is hiring – click here to check out Aura’s job openings on VentureFizz: https://venturefizz.com/aura #career #careeradvice #recruitment #ai #talentacquisition