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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jul 23, 2025

AI vs Recruiters and Applicants, Turmoil in the Games Industry, What to Put on a CV

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Alla Pavlova

Alla Pavlova warns that an AI arms race is overtaking tech recruitment. Escape the automated screening trap with simple resume formatting and human-centric interview strategies.

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#1 about 4 min

Networking and community building at developer conferences

In-person tech events foster diverse industry perspectives and valuable career connections.

#2 about 4 min

Introducing the technical recruiter perspective in software hiring

Talent acquisition professionals strive to understand developer roles and bridge trust gaps.

#3 about 7 min

Trimming large video files with open-source desktop tools

Using losslesscut and native operating system tools prevents slow re-encoding when editing large assets.

#4 about 3 min

Automating multi-angle video cuts using PHP and FFmpeg

A simple PHP script orchestrates FFmpeg to slice multi-camera event recordings along shared timestamps.

#5 about 3 min

Security and privacy risks of leaked candidate resumes

High-profile data breaches in recruiting software expose sensitive applicant details to the public.

#6 about 3 min

Why applicant tracking systems reject heavily formatted resumes

Complex layouts and unique fonts prevent automated ATS parsers from efficiently reading candidate profiles.

#7 about 4 min

The rise of AI-generated resumes and invisible prompt text

Candidates deploy hidden instructions and large language models to bypass automated hiring filters.

#8 about 5 min

Candidates deploying AI agents to apply and interview

Fully automated bots spam job boards and attend remote interviews on behalf of applicants.

#9 about 4 min

Protecting personal data and privacy during job applications

Adhering to GDPR standards means candidates should exclude street addresses and marital status from resumes.

#10 about 4 min

Bridging the trust gap between software engineers and recruiters

Talent acquisition professionals add value by aligning candidate expectations with specific company technology stacks.

#11 about 4 min

Shrinking talent acquisition teams and AI bot recruiters

Companies replace human sourcers with automated scheduling agents amidst industry-wide workforce reductions.

#12 about 4 min

Managing candidate ghosting after technical coding challenges

Failing to provide feedback on intensive technical assessments damages employer branding and applicant trust.

#13 about 6 min

Ethics and best practices for unpaid technical interview assignments

Forward-thinking organizations pay freelance rates for practical interview tasks rather than demanding speculative work.

#14 about 3 min

Comparing engineering and design technical interviews in gaming

Assessing creative roles requires conceptual portfolio reviews while engineering focuses on specific programming tests.

#15 about 9 min

Evaluating AI avatars and synthetic voices in recruitment communication

Generating introductory videos with digital clones provides scale but risks falling into the uncanny valley.

#16 about 4 min

Candidate backlash against automated recruiter outreach messages

Disclosing the use of artificial intelligence in sourcing emails helps maintain authenticity and applicant trust.

#17 about 6 min

Red flags in resumes and formatting tips for developers

Highlighting relevant impact without exceeding standard page lengths prevents immediate rejection by hiring managers.

#18 about 8 min

Discussing workplace behavior and upcoming community events

Public missteps at corporate events highlight the importance of professional boundaries and digital footprints.

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Navigating candidate assessment challenges within an automated hiring landscape

Anastasija Removic Anastasija Removic +3 · WWC Europe 2026

1:16 min

Adjusting technical interviews for an AI-native industry

Ayotunde Obasa Ayotunde Obasa · Europe 2026 Virtual

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Examining AI recruitment implementations in major talent platforms

Malcolm Myers Malcolm Myers · WWC 2024

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