Leading Women in Tech Podcast 277: URGENT UPDATE: What's Really Happening in the 2025 Tech Job Market (AI, Hiring & Recruiter Insights)
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Nov 18, 2025 
Nicole Bugenske, Vice President and Practice Director at Robert Half, dives into the evolving tech job market. She reveals how AI is influencing hiring practices, from the rise of fake resumes to the importance of authentic networking on LinkedIn. Nicole shares insights on the trend of quiet hiring and how risk-averse employers are reshaping candidate profiles. She emphasizes the need for personal touches in resumes and encourages candidates to confidently stand out in a flooded market. Plus, hear her take on the future of tech leadership and candidate visibility.
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AI Shifts Roles Toward Strategy
- AI is reshaping IT roles by automating admin tasks and creating space for strategic work.
- Nicole Bugenske advises staying current on AI-related skills to remain marketable.
Network Over Mass Applications
- Use LinkedIn and networking rather than mass-applying on job boards to improve interview chances.
- Shorten interview processes to avoid losing candidates to competing offers.
Fake Resumes Are Proliferating
- Recruiters are seeing AI-manipulated or fabricated resumes flood the market.
- Employers increasingly rely on third-party recruiters to vet candidate authenticity.