Why Employers Are Returning to Traditional Hiring Practices (And What It Means for You)

Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/----Employers are changing the way they hire because job seekers have changed the way they apply.Over the past year, there has been a lot of conversation about AI generated resumes, cover letters, and even AI tools that help people answer interview questions in real time. Employers are noticing it, and many say it has become more difficult to distinguish one candidate from another because everyone is beginning to sound the same.In this episode, I break down what I learned after reading about how employers are responding. Some organizations are investing in more AI to detect AI generated applications, while others are seriously considering returning to more traditional hiring practices through referrals, local recruiting, alumni networks, skills assessments, and more in person hiring processes.The bigger takeaway is not whether AI is good or bad.The takeaway is that your career strategy cannot depend on one way of finding a job.Whether you have been in the workforce for twenty years or you are just graduating from college, learning multiple job search strategies is becoming more important than ever. The professionals who adapt to changes in hiring practices will always be in a better position than the ones who only know one approach.Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW