Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s

Breaking into the job market has always been tough, but right now, it feels harder than usual. Hiring is slow. Competition is high. And at the same time, artificial intelligence is changing the kinds of tasks that once defined entry-level roles. So what’s really behind this shift? We hear from economist and professor Larry Smith, who says new technology has always shaken up the labour market, but AI is doing so at a much faster speed. He also explains why creativity and adaptability matter more than ever. Then, recruiter Travis O’Rourke joins us to explain how AI is already reshaping hiring. From fewer entry-level roles to a surge of AI-generated applications, he breaks down what job seekers are up against and what actually makes someone stand out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Thanks to AI, your resume is perfect. So is everyone else’s is an episode from Stress Test by The Globe and Mail.

This episode is 00:28:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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