The New Job Market: Hiring, Hunting, and AI in the Middle

This session looks at how AI is reshaping every stage of the job hunt - from the CV that gets written, to the screening system that reads it, to the interview on the other side, to the market candidates are landing in.

The focus is practical and aimed at job seekers, career changers, and anyone trying to make sense of how hiring actually works now - but recruiters, hiring managers, and HR folks will get plenty out of it too.

We'll explore-

• The current challenges, specifically in the Auckland NZ marketplace
• Writing CVs and cover letters with AI - what works, what flags as generic, and how to keep your voice
• Getting past the bots - how applicant tracking systems and AI screeners actually evaluate applications
• The new interview landscape - AI-assisted screening calls, async video interviews, and live AI note-takers
• Interview prep with AI - mock interviews, company research, and rehearsing tough questions
• Where AI helps you stand out vs. where it makes everyone sound the same
• Job market shifts - which roles are growing, shrinking, or changing shape, and what that means for positioning
• Building an AI-resilient career - skills, signals, and portfolios that hold their value
• Spotting fake jobs, scam recruiters, and AI-generated postings
• Practical workflows and tools that are actually worth using

After these sessions we typically grab dinner nearby if you want to keep the conversation going and connect with other professionals.