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Hire Ground is a job search podcast presented by Rezi, delivering practical, bite-sized strategies for navigating today’s hiring market. From AI-powered resumes and ATS optimization to interview prep and smarter job search tactics, each short episode breaks down what actually works in the modern hiring landscape. If you want clearer positioning, stronger applications, and better offers — you’re in the right place.

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  1. Record Profits. Record Layoffs. What’s Really Happening in 2026

    Feb 23

    Record Profits. Record Layoffs. What’s Really Happening in 2026

    Tech companies are posting record profits. At the same time, layoffs are at their highest levels since 2020. So what’s actually going on? In this episode of Hire Ground, we break down the “pivot penalty” — the hidden financial rule driving mass layoffs in 2026. As CEOs double down on AI infrastructure and capital expenditures, human payroll is being slashed to fund the shift from OpEx to CapEx. This isn’t a recession. It’s a structural reset. We unpack: • Why mentioning “AI” on earnings calls correlates with deeper layoffs • The OpEx → CapEx swap reshaping corporate balance sheets • 1.2 million layoffs in 2025 — and why January 2026 tripled December’s cuts • The $600B hyperscaler AI infrastructure surge • Project Rainier and the race to break the Nvidia tax • AI-washing: when “innovation” becomes a PR cover for cost cutting • The SaaS collapse and the death of the per-seat model • The broken career ladder and disappearing entry-level roles • The ghost worker economy behind “automation” • The AI salary premium paradox • The coming “layoff boomerang” and wage resets The companies winning right now aren’t just building AI. They’re rewriting labor economics. And if you want to compete in 2026, you need to understand the math behind the headlines. Stay skeptical. Check the CapEx.

    23 min
  2. The Bot vs Bot Job Market (And How to Win It)

    Feb 12

    The Bot vs Bot Job Market (And How to Win It)

    Since 2021, job applications have increased by 182%. At the same time, hiring has slowed down. What’s going on? In this episode of Hire Ground, we unpack the rise of the bot-driven job market — where candidates use automation tools to apply to hundreds of roles, companies use AI to auto-reject applicants, and interviews are monitored by detection software. We break down: • The 182% application spike and why it’s misleading • “Spray and pray” automation tools flooding the system • The sameness epidemic caused by AI-generated resumes • Mass auto-rejection and AI screening • Prompt injection tactics and adversarial resume hacks • Real-time AI interview assistants • Surveillance tools tracking eye movement and speech patterns • The hidden bias inside AI hiring systems • Why soft skills now carry a 56% wage premium • The EPOCH framework: Empathy, Presence, Opinion, Creativity, Hope The job market isn’t broken. It’s automated. And the only way to stand out in a bot vs bot war… is to be aggressively human.

    18 min
  3. Resume Must-Haves for Today’s Job Market

    Feb 12

    Resume Must-Haves for Today’s Job Market

    Staring at a blank resume and not sure what to include? In this episode of Hire Ground, presented by Rezi, we break down exactly what to put on a resume in 2026 — from contact information and professional summaries to work experience, skills, formatting, and ATS optimization. You’ll learn: • How applicant tracking systems (ATS) scan your resume • Why tailoring your resume to each job description is critical • How to use keywords correctly • How to turn job duties into measurable achievements • How to quantify results (even without obvious metrics) • Resume tips for students and recent grads • Resume strategies for professionals with 10+ years of experience • The right way to format your resume for modern hiring systems • Resume vs CV differences • The top skills employers want in the AI era Whether you’re writing your first resume or refining your 15th, this episode will help you position yourself strategically — and get past the robot gatekeeper. Stop guessing. Start positioning.

    14 min
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Hire Ground is a job search podcast presented by Rezi, delivering practical, bite-sized strategies for navigating today’s hiring market. From AI-powered resumes and ATS optimization to interview prep and smarter job search tactics, each short episode breaks down what actually works in the modern hiring landscape. If you want clearer positioning, stronger applications, and better offers — you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Rezi
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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 Rezi
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