AI is changing how people get hired — and it's happening fast.
In this episode of Leading Women in Tech, Dr. Toni Collis sits down with Nicole Bugenske, a recruiter from Robert Half, to unpack what's really going on in the 2025 tech job market.
From fake résumés and AI-generated cover letters to the rise of quiet hiring and risk-averse employers — we're breaking down what job seekers and hiring managers need to know right now.
Learn how to stand out as the human signal in a sea of AI, what recruiters are really looking for, and how to future-proof your career in tech leadership.
If you're applying for jobs, leading a team, or planning your next career move — this episode will help you navigate the new hiring landscape with clarity, authenticity, and strategy.
What You'll Learn
- How AI-written résumés are flooding the job market (and how recruiters are spotting them)
- Why 1 in 4 candidate profiles may now be fake — and how hiring managers are adapting
- What to do when applying through job boards vs. networking directly
- The truth about quiet hiring and the hidden job market
- How to show strategic visibility instead of applying to hundreds of roles
- What makes a candidate a "safe bet" in today's risk-averse hiring climate
- Real recruiter insights on résumés, references, and interview trends
- What hiring looks like for women in tech leadership in 2025
- Want to make your résumé stand out — without sounding like a bot?
Download my free AI-Powered Résumé Writing Guide to learn how to use AI ethically and effectively to land more interviews:
👉 tonicollis.com/resume-guide
Ready to connect with today's guest? Find Nicole online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-bugenske-46165958/
Learn more about Robert Half Recruitment at: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en
