DiscoverRuined By The Internet?The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock
The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock

The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock

Update: 2025-08-31
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It was once a very human-centric process, but for so many of us, the internet has transformed looking for work into an automated, opaque, and intensely competitive digital gauntlet.

To help us unpack what’s going on, we’re joined by Edan Haddock, Global Head of Talent and People Experience at Movember.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/edan-haddock-total-talent/id1833735442

In this episode, Edan Haddock gives us an insight into the transformation of job seeking due to the Internet and technology. We explore the impact of AI on recruitment, the importance of maintaining human connections in virtualinterviews, and the need for personalisation in job applications.

We also look at the ethical implications of AI in hiring and the future of recruitment, emphasising the importance of creativity and human-centric approaches in the hiring process.

00:00 The Evolution of Job Hunting in the Digital Age

03:02 The Impact of Technology on Recruitment

06:03 The Human Connection in Virtual Interviews

08:50 Navigating the Job Application Process

11:43 The Role of AI in Recruitment

14:58 Addressing Bias and Ethics in AI Hiring

17:52 The Future of Recruitment: Human-Centric Approaches

21:08 Strategies for Candidates and Employers

23:46 The Importance of Personalisation in Applications

26:52 The Balance of AI and Human Interaction

29:41 Looking Ahead: The Future of Job Searches

32:54 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

If you like what you hear, please follow the show, leave a review, or let us know what else you’d like us to look into at ⁠⁠https://www.ruinedbytheinternet.com/⁠⁠

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The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock

The Job Hunt: has the internet traded humanity for efficiency? – Edan Haddock

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