Find Yourself in the Future Part 2: AI and the Tech Job Search

In part two of this Cisco Learning Network Podcast conversation on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the future of work, Beth Oommen, Leader of Cisco Networking Academy Global Marketing, speaks with Matt Berndt, Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy. Matt shares practical advice for early-career technology professionals navigating the job search in an AI-driven market — including how to communicate technical skills clearly, turn experience into evidence, use AI tools thoughtfully, prepare for interviews, and build professional relationships. The conversation also explores the Cisco Networking Academy and Indeed curated job board, the value of learning communities like the Cisco Learning Network, and why staying current with cybersecurity, AI, and career-readiness skills matters as the job market continues to evolve. Subscribe to the Cisco Learning Network Podcast for more conversations about Cisco certifications, emerging technologies, and the future of IT careers.