AI and Your Next Job

Brian Newman
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This podcast explores how artificial intelligence is transforming hiring and careers. Each episode delivers practical strategies, tools, and insights to help job seekers stand out, adapt their skills, and land real opportunities in today’s evolving job market. 

Episodes

  1. JAN 1

    A New Year Message for Anyone Navigating Career Uncertainty

    The new year begins with a clean page, even if the path ahead still feels unclear. In this short New Year’s Day episode, Brian shares a grounded, encouraging message for anyone starting 2026 without a job, without clarity, or in the middle of a career transition. No resolutions. No pressure. Just perspective, patience, and a reminder that momentum comes from alignment, not urgency. Welcome to 2026. Your next chapter is still being written.

    2 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    The New Year Career Reset: Your 90-Day AI-Powered Job Launch Plan

    The calendar flips to a new year, and you're starting it without a job—but that doesn't mean starting from scratch. This episode delivers your complete 90-day framework for launching a strategic job search powered by AI tools and focused intention. Learn why January is actually the best month to be job hunting, how to build what I call your "Career Capital Portfolio," and the week-by-week action plan that moves you from unclear to undeniable. We'll cover the mindset resets that matter, the AI tools that actually work, and the practical strategies that land offers. This is your roadmap from New Year anxiety to job offer confidence. Key Takeaways: Why January-March is peak hiring season (with specific data on posting increases)The Career Capital Portfolio framework: Skills, Stories, SystemsWeek-by-week breakdown of the 90-day job launch planFive AI tools that automate your search while maintaining authenticityThe networking approach that generates 3-5 quality conversations weekly

    7 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    A Christmas Message for Anyone Between Jobs

    Christmas can feel complicated when you’re between roles. In this short, reflective episode, Brian offers a calm, encouraging message for anyone navigating uncertainty, career transition, or quiet anxiety during the holidays. No strategies. No pressure. Just perspective, grace, and a reminder that your worth is not defined by your current job status. Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and reset. Your next chapter is still unfolding.

    2 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    AI-Powered Side Hustles: Your Bridge to Your Next Career Move

    Waiting for your next career opportunity doesn't mean sitting idle. In this episode, discover how AI tools are democratizing side hustles and creating immediate income streams while you navigate your job search. Learn the three-tier framework for selecting AI-enhanced side work that builds your resume, generates cash flow, and positions you for your next role. We'll explore specific platforms, realistic earnings potential, and how to frame side gig experience in interviews. Whether you need $500 next month or want to test a career pivot, this episode provides the roadmap. Key Takeaways: The Strategic Side Hustle Framework: Cash Flow, Skill Building, and Network ExpansionFive AI-powered side hustles generating $2,000-$5,000 monthly (with real platform examples)How to translate gig work into compelling resume bullets that hiring managers valueThe 70-20-10 rule for balancing job search, income generation, and skill development

    9 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    The Jobs AI Is Creating (That Nobody's Talking About)

    Stop asking "Will AI take my job?" Start asking "How do I become the person who manages the AI?" This episode reveals the four categories of new roles emerging from AI transformation - and how to position yourself for them before your competition figures out they exist. Key Insights: ✓ AI handles the repetitive; humans handle the exceptional ✓ Most new AI roles require domain expertise + AI application skills, not CS degrees ✓ Four automation-proof skill layers: Complex problem-solving, relational intelligence, adaptive creativity, ethical judgment ✓ The job market divides between AI operators and AI competitors - choose wisely Four New Role Categories Explained: AI Operators (prompt engineers, training specialists, quality auditors)AI-Human Orchestrators (workflow designers, change management, collaboration trainers)AI Ethics and Governance (ethics officers, compliance specialists, bias auditors)AI-Enhanced Specialists (existing roles that now require AI proficiency)Your Action Plan: Identify which role category aligns with your expertiseSearch LinkedIn for actual jobs in that category (note the skills requested)Audit your role: which parts are automating vs. becoming more strategic?Reframe your experience using automation-proof skills frameworkFind 3 job postings mentioning AI and translate your experience into their termsPerfect for professionals who want to stop competing with AI and start positioning themselves as the people who manage it. Real roles. Real positioning strategies. No hype. Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn job search strategiesFour-layer automation-proof skills frameworkExperience positioning formula#AIJobs #FutureOfWork #CareerDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #JobTransformation #AIRoles #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmergingJobs #AISkills

    11 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    The AI Job Search Arms Race: Why Your Resume Keeps Disappearing (And How to Fix It)

    Your resume isn't reaching humans - it's being filtered by AI systems before anyone sees your name. But while companies use AI to screen you out, you can use AI to get back in. This episode breaks down the three invisible barriers between you and your next job, with exact tactics you can implement this week. Key Takeaways: ✓ 90% of jobs need AI application skills, not AI development expertise ✓ Strategic keyword optimization isn't gaming the system - it's speaking ATS language ✓ AI handles optimization; you handle differentiation through genuine networking ✓ 10 strategically optimized applications beat 50 spray-and-pray submissions Your Action Steps This Week: Extract ATS keywords from 3 target job descriptions using AIAudit your resume for 70% keyword match on critical termsIdentify your required AI skills tier and choose one portfolio projectCustomize every application with AI assistanceSend 5 genuine networking messages to people at target companiesPerfect for mid-career professionals feeling invisible in the AI-transformed job market. No theory - just practical strategies that work right now. Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT and Claude for resume optimizationLinkedIn for strategic networkingThree-tier AI literacy framework#AIJobs #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #ResumeTips #ATSOptimization #CareerTransition #JobSearchStrategy #AITools #ProfessionalDevelopment

    8 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Your 2026 AI-Powered Job Search Blueprint: Bypass Application Black Holes and Create Direct Opportunities

    Tired of submitting hundreds of applications and hearing nothing? The traditional job search playbook is broken—hundreds of people are competing for every posted role while 70% of jobs never get advertised publicly. This episode delivers a completely different strategy using AI tools to identify opportunities before they're posted, demonstrate value to decision-makers, and create direct pathways to offers. What You'll Learn: Why cold applications have a 2-4% success rate and what to do insteadThe four-phase system for identifying target companies before they post rolesHow to create "speculative value projects" that prove your capabilities before anyone asksSpecific AI prompts for personalizing outreach at scale (40-60% response rates vs. 2-4%)Advanced tactics including network acceleration, content authority building, and alternative application methodsResources: Download the free AI Job Search Toolkit with complete prompts, templates, and examples at www.briancnewman.com Tags: #JobSearch #AITools #CareerChange #JobSearchStrategy #LinkedInTips #CareerDevelopment #JobHunting #Networking #ProfessionalBranding #AIJobSearch #CareerAdvancement

    14 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Turn Your Performance Reviews Into Job Offers: Build an AI-Powered Achievement Documentation System

    Most professionals lose thousands in salary negotiations because they can't recall specific achievements when they matter most. This episode reveals a practical three-layer system for capturing performance feedback in real-time, using AI to synthesize it weekly, and strategically packaging it for maximum career impact. What You'll Learn: Why the "Performance Documentation Gap" is costing you 12-18% in salary negotiationsThe exact three-layer framework for capturing achievements without manual journalingSpecific AI prompts that transform daily notes into compelling resume bullets in 15 minutesHow to build a "Career Capital Portfolio" that makes interview prep and resume customization nearly instantReal strategies for leveraging documented achievements in negotiationsResources: Download the free Performance Documentation Toolkit with prompts and templates at www.briancnewman.com Tags: #CareerDevelopment #AITools #JobSearch #SalaryNegotiation #ProfessionalGrowth #PerformanceReview #CareerAdvancement #ResumeWriting #InterviewPrep #AIProductivity

    9 min

  9. 12/04/2025

    The AI Arms Race. When Both Sides Use AI to Find Each Other

    AI now shapes every stage of hiring. Recruiters use AI to write job descriptions, screen applications, and source talent. Candidates use AI to generate resumes, tailor applications, and prepare for interviews. Everyone is using AI. Yet the hiring process feels more confusing than ever. In this episode, Brian C. Newman breaks down the new AI arms race between employers and job seekers. You will learn how companies are deploying AI across the hiring lifecycle, how candidates are responding with their own AI tools, and why this escalation has created an authenticity crisis, unpredictable filters, and a growing skills mismatch. This episode covers:  • How employers use AI for job descriptions, ATS screening, chatbots, and sourcing  • How job seekers use AI for resumes, keyword optimization, interview prep, and mass applications  • The three major problems this arms race creates  • How to use AI strategically without losing your voice or credibility  • Practical guidelines to stand out in a hiring landscape where everyone is automated If you want to understand the realities of AI driven hiring and how to navigate it effectively, this episode gives you a clear, grounded strategy.

    12 min

  10. 12/01/2025

    The ATS Black Box. Why Your Perfect Resume Gets Rejected

    Most job seekers never hear the real truth. Seventy five percent of resumes are rejected by machines before a human ever sees them. If you have felt the sting of unexplained rejection, this episode breaks down exactly why it happens and what you can do about it. In this episode, Brian explains how modern Applicant Tracking Systems parse, filter, and score resumes. You will learn why qualified candidates get screened out, the hidden filters that quietly eliminate strong applicants, and the specific formatting and language choices that help your resume pass the first gate. This episode covers:  • How ATS platforms actually read and rank your resume  • The top reasons qualified applicants get rejected  • Common formatting mistakes that break resume parsers  • How keyword matching really works today  • Smart strategies to improve your chances without gaming the system  • How to tailor your resume for context, clarity, and measurable impact If you are a mid career professional or recent graduate struggling with silent rejections, this episode helps you understand the system and take back control.

    10 min
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This podcast explores how artificial intelligence is transforming hiring and careers. Each episode delivers practical strategies, tools, and insights to help job seekers stand out, adapt their skills, and land real opportunities in today’s evolving job market. 

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  • Creator
    Brian Newman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AI and Your Next Job