From Resumes to AI: Hiring Trends You Need to Know (Season Recap)

Hiring in 2025 is messy, complicated, and evolving fast. Season 11 proved it.

In this season wrap-up of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre breaks down the biggest lessons from the Recruiter’s Perspective 2025 series. From resume and interview strategies to cover letters, ATS myths, and the rise of AI in recruiting, Julia highlights what job seekers need to know to stay competitive.

Julia also shares powerful themes that emerged throughout the season including self-awareness, bias in hiring, and the importance of storytelling in your career. She ends with an honest discussion about AI’s growing role in recruitment, what it means for candidates, and how to prepare.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Resume tips recruiters actually want you to follow (metrics, impact, storytelling, and yes, you can go beyond one page).

• How to stand out in interviews with preparation, smart questions, and genuine interest.

• Why cover letters are still debated, and when they might make or break your application.

• The truth about ATS: why humans, not software, reject your application (for now).

• How hiring bias and “likability” still play a major role in decisions.

• Why self-awareness and your career story matter more than ever.

• A candid look at AI’s growing role in recruiting: What’s here now, what’s coming soon, and why it’s both exciting and concerning.

If you’re navigating today’s competitive job market, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and tools you need to move forward strategically.

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