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

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