<p>The job market looks strong on paper, but for many people it still feels incredibly hard to get hired.</p><p>In this episode, John and Carolyn break down the growing disconnect between economic headlines and the real experience of job seekers. They discuss the rise of AI-driven hiring, the explosion in job applications, and why candidates and employers are stuck in what feels like an AI arms race.</p><p>From the realities of Big Law recruiting to the deeper challenge of identifying talent beyond a résumé, the conversation explores why the hiring process is becoming less human and what both firms and candidates can do to fix it. </p><p>If you are navigating the legal job market or trying to hire in an era of AI, this episode digs into what is really going on behind the scenes.</p><p>Brought to you by <a href="https://thyme.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Thyme </a>and <a href="https://legalrev.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LegalRev</a>.</p>