Hey y’all, I’m Nicole. You’re reading the very first edition of Beyond the Gig, and I’m glad you’re here.

The job search has changed. Between automation, algorithms, and AI-written everything, it’s getting harder to stand out.

The goal here is to help you go further than short-term work or surface-level advice. You should be in control of your career, not the algorithm, not the job board, and definitely not some AI-generated nonsense.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, smart strategies, and maybe even a few laughs. Everything here is designed to help you stand out and level up

I asked one of my best friends, easily one of the most experienced talent acquisition partners I know, what she’s been seeing lately. Her answer was crystal clear

Here’s what candidates are doing:

• Using AI to auto-fill their resumes

• Copy-pasting interview responses

• Even reading off scripts during Zoom calls (recruiters can see it in their glasses 👓)

🎯 Takeaway
AI is a great assistant, but you still have to show up as yourself. Rewrite your resume in your own voice. Use AI to prep, but don’t become a script-reading robot.

🔗 AI-Powered Job Search: Opportunity or Overload?
Real Talk: There are a ton of AI tools out there right now. This breaks down what’s useful, what’s noise, and how not to drown in it all.

🔗 Why 80% of Hiring Managers Discard AI-Generated Applications
Real Talk: If your resume sounds like ChatGPT wrote it, it might be headed straight for the trash. Hiring managers want something real, not something robotic.

🔗 AI Cheating and Hiring: How Talent Teams Can Stay Ahead
Real Talk: Recruiters are already onto the AI tricks. They can spot generic applications a mile away, and they’re not falling for it.

I’m shaping the next editions of Beyond The Gig and I want to hear from you.
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