All That Said

Carey O'Connor

AI isn’t replacing every job, it’s reshaping the work inside them. For students and early-career professionals, that makes career decisions more complex than ever. On All That Said, Carey O’Connor and Brittney Dorr cut through the headlines with data-driven conversations about the future of work. Carey is a workforce expert, former Fortune 500 executive, and current professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Brittney is the bridge between expert advice and the questions people are asking. Together, they make sense of the changing job market and help you confidently navigate your career.

  1. 1d ago

    Should You Help AI Learn Your Job?

    Every time you use an AI tool at work, you might be teaching it how to do your job. Should you be worried? The biggest unspoken tension in the modern workplace is not whether AI will replace jobs. It’s whether you’re actively helping it replace yours... right now, today, with every prompt you write and every workflow you hand over. Carey O’Connor breaks down the real difference between working alongside AI and quietly training your own replacement. Because there’s a growing ecosystem of companies paying workers to train AI models through a process called reinforcement learning from human feedback. These companies have scraped all the publicly available text on the internet and hit what experts call a "data wall." Now they need your industry-specific knowledge to get better. And they’re willing to pay for it... sometimes. But the gig economy version of this is only half the story. The other half is happening inside your company right now. Enterprise AI tools are capturing how you work, what you write, and how you solve problems. The question nobody is asking out loud: at what point does your employer own your proprietary knowledge of how you do your job? Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: What AI training gig jobs actually involve — and why the boring work teaches you something invaluable about how AI thinks What Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI tools are actually monitoring — and what they're not (yet) Why refusing to use AI tools at work is more likely to cost you your job than AI itself is What the law currently says about employee privacy and AI surveillance — and why the regulations are lagging badly The three things to do right now to use AI tools confidently without compromising your data or your position This is not an episode about rejecting AI or refusing to use it. It’s about understanding the exchange you’re making every time you interact with it. If you’re using AI tools at work and you haven’t thought about what you’re giving in return... don’t wait until the answer surprises you. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

  2. Aug 11

    Your Degree Isn't Dead... But It's Not Enough Anymore

    Is your college degree actually worth $100K... or did you just pay six figures for a piece of paper? A recent NBC News poll found that 63% of Americans no longer believe a four-year degree is worth the cost. If you're a Gen Z woman who just graduated, is currently in school, or is questioning whether higher education was the right call... this episode is the honest breakdown you deserve. Carey O'Connor sits down to unpack what this poll actually means and, more importantly, what it does not mean. Because the conversation around college has gotten loud, polarized, and misleading. Some voices say degrees are completely worthless. Others insist that the old playbook still works perfectly. The truth is more nuanced, and Carey brings the data to prove it. What you'll learn: Why Georgetown and the Social Security Administration say a degree adds over $1 million in lifetime earnings — and what that actually means for you The 43 million Americans who have some college but no degree — and why finishing matters more than you think Which degrees pay off right out of school vs. which ones require further education to reach a living wage Why AI is killing the traditional resume — and what employers are actually looking for instead How to translate any job — even a barista gig — into the skills language employers respond to Carey also opens up about her own college experience and how the degree itself was only one piece of a much bigger puzzle. This is not an episode that tells you college was a scam. And it's not one that blindly defends the system. It's the grounded, data-backed, real-talk conversation about what a degree can and cannot do for you right now. If you're early in your career and wondering whether your degree will actually pay off... don't risk navigating this alone. Learn how to make the education you already have work harder for you. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

  3. Aug 4

    Nobody’s Hiring Entry-Level Anymore (So Now What?)

    Entry-level jobs are disappearing, and if you just graduated with a degree and an empty inbox... this episode explains exactly why and what to do about it. A recent CNBC report highlighted how companies are cutting traditional starter roles, and a Stanford study called "Canaries in the Coal Mine" confirmed what many feared: the simple tasks that used to train new hires are now being handled by AI. So where does that leave you? Carey O’Connor and Brittney Dorr break down what’s really happening in the entry-level job market. Because the panic online is loud, but the full picture is more nuanced than "nobody’s hiring." The unemployment rate for recent college graduates is around 5.6%, which means the vast majority of grads are finding work. But the process is taking longer, applications are up, and offers are down. The Class of 2025 submitted nearly double the applications their 2024 counterparts did and received fewer offers on average. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why AI made the job market more competitive — not by eliminating jobs, but by flooding employers with applications What underemployment actually means — and why 52% of recent grads are caught in it right now How to turn a cold contact into a network connection using the informational interview, step by step What the Stanford 'canaries in the coal mine' study reveals about which jobs AI is already targeting Why geographic flexibility and industry targeting might matter more than your resume right now This is not an episode that tells you the sky is falling. And it’s not one that pretends everything is fine. It’s the grounded, research-backed breakdown of what the new first step into your career actually looks like... and how to take it with confidence. If you’re a recent grad wondering why no one is calling you back... don’t sit in the confusion alone. Learn what’s actually happening and what moves to make right now. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

  4. Jul 28

    5 Careers Projected to Grow No Matter What AI Does

    Carey O'Connor and Brittney Dorr break down the five AI-resistant careers that workforce data says are actually growing — and one of them will catch you off guard. Every week a new headline warns about the jobs AI is coming for. But nobody is making the other list. In this episode, Carey pulls from demographic data, workforce projections, and real-world research to build that list — five career categories projected to grow over the next decade no matter what AI does. This is the episode for early-career women who want evidence, not anxiety. From healthcare professionals meeting the demands of 73 million aging baby boomers, to cybersecurity experts fighting AI-powered threats, to a fifth career nobody sees coming; Carey shows you where the real opportunities are hiding in plain sight. If you're navigating what to build toward in the age of AI, this is your roadmap. What you'll learn: Why healthcare jobs are experiencing a shortage right now, and how AI is making it worse, not better How 60 million diagnosed Americans are creating generational demand for mental health professionals Why cybersecurity is a 29% growth field, and why AI is actually driving that number up What data scientists actually do, and why a human has to be in the room making ethical calls The surprising fifth career category, and what it reveals about what humans will always want Don't let the fear-driven headlines define your career strategy. Learn what the data actually says and start building toward something real.

  5. Jul 21

    Welcome to All That Said

    Welcome to All That Said

  6. May 4

    The Final Episode of Career Blueprint | Why We’re Launching Something New

    This is the final episode of Career Blueprint… but it’s not the end—it’s a new beginning. When I launched this podcast, my goal was simple: help students, young professionals, and families understand how AI is changing the future of work—without fear, confusion, or jargon. And after hearing from so many of you, one thing is clear: 👉 This conversation is not only important—it’s needed right now.But I’ve also realized something else…There’s an even better way to deliver this message. So we’re taking a short break for a couple of weeks before launching something new: 🎙 All That Said with Carey O’Connor (launching mid-May) This next chapter will go deeper, be more dynamic, and bring you even more valuable conversations about navigating work, life, and opportunity in a rapidly changing world. If you’ve been part of Career Blueprint, I’d love for you to come with me. 👉 Subscribe now and be the first to see the new show 👉 Drop a comment with what you want to see next 👉 Share this with someone thinking about their future Thank you for being part of this journey. This isn’t goodbye—it’s just the next step. See you soon over at All That Said.

    The Final Episode of Career Blueprint | Why We’re Launching Something New

  7. Apr 22

    AI Is Taking Over Call Centers… But Not How You Think (Jobs Explained)

    Call centers are one of the first industries being transformed by artificial intelligence—but is AI actually replacing jobs… or reshaping them? In this episode of Career Blueprint, Carey O’Connor breaks down how AI is changing customer service roles, from chatbots and virtual agents to real-time call assistance tools.  You’ll learn what AI does well, where it still struggles, and what this means for millions of workers in the industry. 📌 In this episode: How AI chatbots and virtual agents are handling customer interactions What tasks are being automated vs. what still needs humans Why call center jobs aren’t disappearing—but evolving The new skills customer service professionals need to stay relevant What the future of AI-powered customer experience looks like AI is no longer just answering questions—it’s actively managing workflows, assisting agents in real time, and reshaping how companies interact with customers. If you work in customer service, operations, or are just curious about how AI is impacting jobs, this episode will give you a clear, real-world breakdown. 👉 Subscribe to Career Blueprint for practical insights on AI and the future of work.

    AI Is Taking Over Call Centers… But Not How You Think (Jobs Explained)

  8. Apr 1

    The AI Startup Boom: How AI Is Creating New Companies (And Jobs) Faster Than Ever

    AI isn’t just changing jobs—it’s creating entirely new companies. In this episode of Career Blueprint, we explore the explosive rise of AI startups and why artificial intelligence is making it faster, cheaper, and easier than ever to launch a business. There are now over 33,000 AI startups globally, with thousands more launching every year—and billions of dollars flowing into this new wave of innovation.  But here’s what makes this moment different: You don’t need a massive team, office, or even deep coding skills to build something real anymore. We also sit down with Josh Levine, CEO of Thorian AI, to break down what it’s actually like to build an AI company today—and what opportunities exist for founders, students, and professionals. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why AI is triggering a new startup gold rush How AI is lowering the barrier to building software Where billions in venture capital are flowing Why small teams can now build powerful companies How to identify startup ideas in your own industry The real skills founders need in the age of AI AI isn’t just replacing jobs—it’s creating new opportunities for people who know how to use it. 🎧 Subscribe to Career Blueprint for clear, practical insights on AI and the future of work. 👍 Like, comment, and share if you want to stay ahead of what’s coming next.

    The AI Startup Boom: How AI Is Creating New Companies (And Jobs) Faster Than Ever
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AI isn’t replacing every job, it’s reshaping the work inside them. For students and early-career professionals, that makes career decisions more complex than ever. On All That Said, Carey O’Connor and Brittney Dorr cut through the headlines with data-driven conversations about the future of work. Carey is a workforce expert, former Fortune 500 executive, and current professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Brittney is the bridge between expert advice and the questions people are asking. Together, they make sense of the changing job market and help you confidently navigate your career.

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  • Creator
    Carey O'Connor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carey O'Connor
  • Show Website
    All That Said