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Published 18 Feb 2026
Duration: 00:51:29
The tech job market is being disrupted by AI-generated resumes and coding tools, forcing recruiters to adapt and candidates to showcase authenticity and experience in a shifting landscape.
In this episode of Engineering Quality, we sit down with Ali Feldman, a seasoned tech recruiter with experience across engineering, product, and leade...
The podcast explores current trends in the tech job market, particularly the growing influence of AI in the hiring process. AI tools are now being used for generating resumes and assisting with coding interviews, which has increased the time required for recruiters to review applications and made it more difficult to distinguish between genuine candidates and those relying on AI. To counter this, recruiters are increasingly using video screening to assess authenticity and ensure candidates are who they claim to be.
The discussion also covers broader hiring trends, including the shift from phone interviews to video interviews, the importance of tailoring resumes to specific roles, and the negative impacts of frequent job-hopping and applying for positions that do not align with a candidate's experience. The episode emphasizes the continued importance of human judgment in hiring, despite the rise of AI tools. Red flags for candidates include long employment gaps without career progression, spelling errors, and applying for roles that do not match their background. Successful candidates are encouraged to be honest, prepare for more thorough interviews, and maintain consistent, thoughtful communication with recruiters.
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