URGENT UPDATE: What’s Really Happening in the 2025 Tech Job Market (AI, Hiring & Recruiter Insights)

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

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Ready to connect with today’s guest? Find Nicole online at:   / nicole-bugenske-46165958  

Learn more about Robert Half Recruitment at: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet recruiter Nicole Bugenske from Robert Half and learn why this urgent update on the 2025 tech job market matters.
03:05 – AI’s Growing Role in the Job Market
05:52 – Where the Opportunities Are in 2025
09:59 – Networking vs. Applying Online
10:30 – AI-Generated & Fake Résumés: The New Challenge
14:58 – How to Write a Résumé That Stands Out (and Passes AI Tests)
17:50 – How to Handle Reference Requests from Current Employers
20:16 – Advice for Hiring Managers in the Age of AI
24:19 – Best Practices for Screening Candidates
26:06 – Inclusive Hiring & AI Bias
30:29 – Quickfire Questions: Worst & Best Career Advice

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