Chris Heilmann, Daniel Cranney & Alla Pavlova
AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV
#1about 9 minutes
Tools for fast and lossless video editing
Learn how to quickly trim large video files without re-encoding using macOS Preview, LosslessCut, and a simple FFmpeg script.
#2about 6 minutes
How resume formatting affects applicant tracking systems
Understand why simple PDF formatting is crucial for your CV to be correctly parsed by applicant tracking systems (ATS) and avoid being filtered out.
#3about 7 minutes
The challenge of AI-generated and fake job applications
Recruiters are facing a surge in AI-generated and entirely fake resumes, which complicates the hiring process and wastes time.
#4about 10 minutes
How recruiters can build trust with developers
Recruiters can move beyond being gatekeepers by acting as knowledgeable allies who provide insights on company culture, salary, and role fit.
#5about 3 minutes
Why companies ghost applicants and how to respond
Ghosting after a coding challenge is a major red flag about a company's culture, and while you can send a reminder, it's often best to move on.
#6about 8 minutes
Re-evaluating the role of coding challenges in hiring
As AI tools can now solve many standard coding tests, companies are exploring alternatives like paid tasks and pair programming to better assess skills.
#7about 12 minutes
The rise of AI avatars and bots in recruiting
While AI can automate repetitive communication, transparency is key, as candidates may feel deceived by AI-generated videos or messages that are not disclosed.
#8about 13 minutes
Essential tips for crafting a standout developer CV
Focus on highlighting key achievements, avoid common red flags like typos and unreadable fonts, and get a trusted colleague to review your resume.
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