S2.E2.The Disappearance of Junior Roles: Hiring Smarter, Leading AI-Driven Teams with Gerard Pietrykiewicz
Description
What happens when AI becomes a job requirement—and human roles have to justify their own existence?
In this eye-opening episode, Aina Alive welcomes back Gerard Pietrykiewicz to explore a bold internal memo from Shopify’s CEO (https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaslaney/2025/04/09/selling-ai-strategy-to-employees-shopify-ceos-manifesto/) that declares a hiring freeze unless a role cannot be done by AI. What does that mean for hiring managers, career paths, and the future of work as we know it?
Together, Aina and Gerard unpack:
Why polished answers in interviews might now be a red flag
How to tell if someone is truly skilled—or just great at prompting ChatGPT
What the disappearance of junior roles means for long-term talent development
Why communication—not just technical skill—is now the top hiring priority
What “AI-ready” really means—and how to test for it ethically
This episode is your preview to a deeper conversation happening in our upcoming live webinar on May 1st:
“Hiring for the Future: Building and Leading AI-Driven Teams” (https://www.linkedin.com/events/hiringforthefuture-buildingandl7312833137795821568/)
Whether you’re a hiring manager, team lead, volunteer, or future-focused professional—this one’s for you.
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