Is AI making the job market better or worse? Jonathan Green talks with executive job-search expert and Army veteran Dante Crowther about breaking through a market where hundreds apply for every role — why AI screening can filter out the best candidate, why human connection still wins, and how to bet on yourself when the algorithms are stacked against you.
Key Takeaways:
• The problem isn't too few jobs — it's the signal-to-noise of too many applicants per role
• AI hiring filters can screen out the most qualified person because they read keywords, not people
• The nonverbals and judgment that land jobs are exactly what AI can't replicate
• Networking is the edge — most real opportunities come from human connection, not applications
• Bet on yourself: your time and what you offer are more valuable than you think
Notable Quotes:
"Good luck insulting me — I'm a salesman, I'll sit down and talk with anyone." — Dante Crowther
"If you believe what you have to offer is that valuable, you should bet on yourself." — Dante Crowther
Connect with Dante Crowther:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-crowther
Website: https://executivejobsearch.net/
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Key Takeaways:
• The problem isn't too few jobs — it's the signal-to-noise of too many applicants per role
• AI hiring filters can screen out the most qualified person because they read keywords, not people
• The nonverbals and judgment that land jobs are exactly what AI can't replicate
• Networking is the edge — most real opportunities come from human connection, not applications
• Bet on yourself: your time and what you offer are more valuable than you think
Notable Quotes:
"Good luck insulting me — I'm a salesman, I'll sit down and talk with anyone." — Dante Crowther
"If you believe what you have to offer is that valuable, you should bet on yourself." — Dante Crowther
Connect with Dante Crowther:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-crowther
Website: https://executivejobsearch.net/
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