AI. It’s a hot topic in every workplace, and the financial sciences and services industry is no exception. New technologies are reshaping talent acquisition and career search alike.

That’s why in this episode, we’re diving deep into AI technologies and practices with

two expert voices in the field - Mike Chapman, Managing Director of Technology at Phaidon International and Jonathan F. Kestenbaum, Managing Director at Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS).

Together, we dig into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the workplace, particularly when it comes to talent acquisition within the financial sciences and services sector. In a world where a job seeker can apply to a thousand jobs in a minute, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to stand out.

And for recruitment firms, keeping up with the latest AI advancements, while retaining the human element and staying compliant, consistently poses a challenge. Whether you're a job seeker, hiring manager, or just curious about the future of AI, in this episode, you’ll discover what lies ahead in the talent acquisition and job search industries.

Covered in this episode:

• The upcoming AI technologies that are revolutionzing job search and talent acquisition.
• How we can retain the human element in hiring and why it’s important.
• Is using AI during interviews cheating if the job requires it?
• What does a recruitment agency need to look out for when it comes to AI regulation and compliance?
• How AI can make job search easier for both the applicant and the hiring manager.

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LEARN MORE

Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

Mike Chapman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-chapman-6b35a81/

Jonathan F. Kestenbaum on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankestenbaum/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw

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