Episode 543

Why Your Resume Isn’t Working (and What to Try Instead)

Leverage your strengths, your values, and AI to make the job search less daunting.

Bossed Up · Emilie Aries | Bossed Up, Sam DeMase

April 7, 202633m 35s

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Show Notes

How can you leverage your strengths, values, and AI tools to make the job search a bit less daunting? The job market in 2026 is chaotic and confusing. Job seekers are sending out hundreds of resumes and getting only a few interviews in return. But finding your dream job is still possible, and Sam DeMase can help you make that happen.

Sam is ZipRecruiter’s first career expert, and she goes by “Your Career Bestie” on social media. Our conversation spans everything from the human/AI skill dichotomy to moving on without guilt. Sam shares great advice on navigating current job market trends, the challenges job seekers are facing right now, and approaches you can take to avoid the endless apply-and-get-ghosted spiral so many people are experiencing.

Tune in to learn how to transform your job search:

The trends employers are looking for in applicants;
How you can make the most of an AI agent as you prepare your applications;
Why it’s time to “own your superpowers” on your resume;
How to avoid “job catfishing.”

Topics

negotiationvalue propositionresumejob searchself-advocacy

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