What job seekers and employers need to learn about AI and hiring, according to Indeed's top marketer

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Indeed's chief marketing officer James Whitemore, speaking at the company's 2025 Future Works event

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I called myself 'James' on my résumé and finally got a job. Here's why I've started using my birth name again at work.

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Mwangi Wanjau changed the name on his résumé to James M. Wanjau to land jobs.

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I'm still unemployed after applying to 100 jobs since my layoff. Many of us job seekers don't need a dream job — just stability.

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Sarah Cate Patten.

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I quit Amazon for a $400,000 AI job offer from Meta at 22. Here's how I got into the industry and my advice for others.

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Manoj Tumu was working at Amazon when a Meta recruiter reached out to him.

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Readers told us how they use AI in their job search — or why they avoid it

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AI job interviews

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Companies are relying on aptitude and personality tests more to combat AI-powered job hunters

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I've helped write over 700 résumés after leaving my decadelong recruiting career. Here's what I tell my clients to add and remove.

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How to make the most of AI when looking for a job — and the pitfalls to avoid

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 AI can streamline your job search, but you still need your personal touch to stand out.

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Your résumé is probably getting too long. Here's how to fix it.

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When a résumé gets too long, it can make it harder for a job seeker to stand out.

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Résumé gaps don't have to kill your job search — here's what to say about them

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Having a gap in your résumé doesn't have to derail your job search.

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