The Career Transition Experts

Jonathan Flaks
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The Career Transition Experts is designed to help you get hired for the job you’ll love. Discover what top recruiters and job search professionals have to say about current job trends and what hiring parties are looking for. You’ll also get expert leadership and career transition advice on writing your resume and cover letter, interviewing, networking, and more. In this podcast, we interview members of our executive recruiter network, including CEO recruiters and CFO recruiters as well as many other successful professionals in the executive search business. Discover how to love your career with financial success, happiness, and work-life balance. If you are interested in leadership career success, listen up! You can find more from Jonathan at https://betheonebest.com

  1. Season 5, Episode 14 Trailer

    EP 194. The Networking Strategy That Opens the Hidden Job Market

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we uncover one of the most powerful and often overlooked career transition strategies, using AI to unlock the hidden job market through smart, confident, and strategic networking. Our guest explains why networking is the key that opens doors no job posting ever will. From crafting outreach messages that feel natural and comfortable to holding meaningful conversations with decision makers inside companies where you want to work, AI is giving career professionals a level of confidence and clarity in their networking campaigns that was simply not possible before.  Our guest, Carrie Christiano, is a career strategist, recruiter, and author with a background spanning talent acquisition, résumé writing, and career coaching. She is the founder of Empower Career Studio and author of EMPOWER Your Job Search with AI. Carrie's work focuses on helping experienced professionals stop reacting emotionally to career change and start navigating today's job market with clarity, strategy, and confidence. You may contact her at carrie.christiano@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 194. The Networking Strategy That Opens the Hidden Job Market

  2. Season 5, Episode 13 Trailer

    EP 193. How to Use AI to Build a Value Proposition That Wins in Any Job Market

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we explore one of the most powerful and underused job search strategies available to career professionals today using AI not just to tailor your resume, but to think and research strategically like a career consultant. Our guest also breaks down why the real value of AI in your job search goes far beyond plug and play resume tweaks.  Our guest, Carrie Christiano, is a career strategist, recruiter, and author with a background spanning talent acquisition, résumé writing, and career coaching. She is the founder of Empower Career Studio and author of EMPOWER Your Job Search with AI. Carrie's work focuses on helping experienced professionals stop reacting emotionally to career change and start navigating today's job market with clarity, strategy, and confidence. You may contact her at carrie.christiano@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 193. How to Use AI to Build a Value Proposition That Wins in Any Job Market

  3. Jun 8

    EP 192. What Every Career Professional Must Know About AI, the Job Market, Networking, and Getting Hired in 2026 - with Adam Smith

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts,  we cover the following key strategies for career transition success in the age of AI: AI & the Job Market: Understand how AI is already reshaping hiring across every industry and why waiting to engage with these tools is the most dangerous career move you can make right now The Jevons Paradox & Job Security: Why AI is not going to shrink the job market, it is going to expand it and how to position your career to benefit from that growth Skepticism & Fear in the Workplace: How to navigate colleagues and leaders who resist AI, why ego silently drives that resistance, and how to bring people along on the journey as a multiplier Company Culture & Career Growth: The three non-negotiable ingredients of a great workplace culture  open mindedness, bidirectional communication, respect and trust  and why culture determines whether even the most brilliant AI professional will succeed or fail Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to silence self-doubt, reframe rejection, show up confidently in interviews, and stop letting fear of being found out hold your career back Resume Strategy in the AI Era: Why even the AI expert needed outside expertise to craft a truly compelling resume  and why AI gets it wrong more often than most people realize Interview Mastery: Why the best hiring managers have completely abandoned old-school whiteboarding interviews and what they are actually measuring in candidates today Career Advice for Every Industry: Why AI is coming across every field without exception and why the professionals who experiment constantly, fail forward, and teach others will always be the ones writing their own ticket Our guest, Adam Smith, Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager, has spent years on the front lines of AI adoption  building automated AI pipelines that generated nearly a million dollars in labor value in just three weeks, leading high-performing teams with exceptional retention, and championing a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and human connection. His journey from self-driven AI experimenter to recognized thought leader and career success story is a masterclass in what it truly means to future-proof your career in today's job market. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 192. What Every Career Professional Must Know About AI, the Job Market, Networking, and Getting Hired in 2026 - with Adam Smith

  4. Season 5, Episode 11 Trailer

    EP 191. AI Is Not Coming, AI Is Already Here — Why Every Career Professional Needs to Stop Waiting and Start Experimenting Now

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we share one of the most powerful and urgent career wake-up calls: AI is not coming, it is already here. And the professionals who are waiting for someone else to teach them may already be falling behind. Our guest explains what every career professional needs to hear right now regardless of industry. Stop waiting. Start experimenting. The job market is not going to slow down for anyone, and the only way to build real confidence with AI is to get in, let the tool fail, and learn from it. The people who will lead in tomorrow's hiring landscape are the ones teaching others today  not waiting to be taught. Our guest, Adam Smith, Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager, has dedicated years to experimenting with, applying, and championing AI across his organization. His hands-on approach to AI adoption has made him a recognized thought leader and a trusted voice on how professionals at every level can embrace these tools to accelerate their careers. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 191. AI Is Not Coming, AI Is Already Here — Why Every Career Professional Needs to Stop Waiting and Start Experimenting Now

  5. Season 5, Episode 10 Trailer

    EP 190. Why Fear of AI Is the Biggest Career Threat Nobody Talks About

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we dive into one of the most honest conversations happening in today's job market, the fear and skepticism surrounding AI that is quietly holding professionals back from career growth. Our guest breaks down why so many people struggle to embrace AI in the workplace, how ego and the fear of being replaced silently drives resistance, and what mindset shift separates the professionals who thrive in today's hiring landscape from those who get left behind. If you are navigating a career transition or simply trying to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market, this conversation will challenge the way you think about AI and your own potential. Our guest, Adam Smith, Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager, has dedicated years to experimenting with, applying, and championing AI across his organization. His hands-on approach to AI adoption has made him a recognized thought leader and a trusted voice on how professionals at every level can embrace these tools to accelerate their careers. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 190. Why Fear of AI Is the Biggest Career Threat Nobody Talks About

  6. May 18

    EP 189. AI, Recruiters & The Hidden Job Market: Job Search Strategies You Need to Stay Ahead - with Michael Neece

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we cover how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the hiring process and how savvy job seekers can use the same tools hiring managers are using to get ahead of the competition. Key strategies covered in this episode: Navigating AI screening: Understand how employers are using AI to screen hundreds of resumes and get down to a shortlist of 10 to 20 candidates, and what that means for youResume formatting trick: Learn why leading your resume header with your target job title before your name is getting candidates noticedInterview prep with AI: Use the job description to generate likely interview questions, then prepare bullet-point responses so you're never caught off guardMock interview strategy: How to simulate a real interview with a friend using AI-generated questions  even before you have an interview scheduledResearch your hiring manager: Use Claude or ChatGPT to research the hiring manager or recruiter across LinkedIn, industry publications, and beyondTapping the hidden job market: Why companies are advertising less and turning to social media, and how to find opportunities before they're postedVideo cover letter: How a short, authentic video can make you immediately more relatable and memorable than any resume aloneOur guest, Michael Neece, is a Chief Product Officer at Bowmo Inc and Interview Mastery. Michael is a TEDx speaker and former Interview Master at Monster.com who has also appeared and contributed on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Financial Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and NY Times. He works with job-seeking executives and consults to hiring companies to improve their hiring processes.  You may contact him at michael.neece01@gmail.com. If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 189. AI, Recruiters & The Hidden Job Market: Job Search Strategies You Need to Stay Ahead - with Michael Neece

  7. Season 5, Episode 8 Trailer

    EP 188. Using AI To Help with Job Hunting Research

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we uncover a powerful but often overlooked job search strategy using AI to research the people on the other side of the hiring table. We walk through how job seekers can use tools like ChatGPT or Claude to go beyond a basic Google search and build a deeper understanding of the company, location, hiring manager, or recruiter before ever stepping into an interview. Knowing who you're talking to before the conversation starts is no longer a luxury, it's a competitive edge. Our guest, Michael Neece, is a Chief Product Officer at Bowmo Inc and Interview Mastery. Michael is a TEDx speaker and former Interview Master at Monster.com who has also appeared and contributed on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Financial Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and NY Times. He works with job seeking executives and Michael consults to hiring companies to improve their hiring processes.  You may contact him at michael.neece01@gmail.com. If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 188. Using AI To Help with Job Hunting Research

  8. Season 5, Episode 7 Trailer

    EP 187. How Hiring Managers Are Using AI to Screen Your Resume (And How to Beat Them at Their Own Game)

    In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we explore how AI is reshaping the hiring landscape and how job seekers can use the same tools to their advantage. We break down exactly how employers, hiring managers, and agency recruiters are leveraging AI today: primarily to screen hundreds of resumes and get down to a shortlist of 10 to 20 candidates. Understanding this process is the first step to beating it. You'll learn how to use AI to align the language on your resume and LinkedIn profile with what hiring managers are actually searching for plus a simple but powerful resume formatting trick that's been getting applicants noticed. Our guest, Michael Neece, is a Chief Product Officer at Bowmo Inc and Interview Mastery. Michael is a TEDx speaker and former Interview Master at Monster.com who has also appeared and contributed on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Financial Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and NY Times. He works with job seeking executives and Michael consults to hiring companies to improve their hiring processes.  You may contact him at michael.neece01@gmail.com. If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information.

    EP 187. How Hiring Managers Are Using AI to Screen Your Resume (And How to Beat Them at Their Own Game)
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The Career Transition Experts is designed to help you get hired for the job you’ll love. Discover what top recruiters and job search professionals have to say about current job trends and what hiring parties are looking for. You’ll also get expert leadership and career transition advice on writing your resume and cover letter, interviewing, networking, and more. In this podcast, we interview members of our executive recruiter network, including CEO recruiters and CFO recruiters as well as many other successful professionals in the executive search business. Discover how to love your career with financial success, happiness, and work-life balance. If you are interested in leadership career success, listen up! You can find more from Jonathan at https://betheonebest.com

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Flaks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
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