The Career Transition Experts

Hosted by Jonathan Flaks

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Aug 2026

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The Career Transition Experts is designed to help you get hired for the job you’ll love. Discover what top recruiters and job search professionals have to say about current job trends and what hiring parties are looking for. You’ll also get expert leadership and career transition advice on writing your resume and cover letter, interviewing, networking, and more. In this podcast, we interview members of our executive recruiter network, including CEO recruiters and CFO recruiters as well as many other successful professionals in the executive search business. Discover how to love your career with financial success, happiness, and work-life balance. If you are interested in leadership career success, listen up! You can find more from Jonathan at https://betheonebest.com

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September 8, 2026Episode 181 min

EP 198. Why AI Agent Management Is the Future of Work — And How to Position Yourself Ahead of It

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts podcast, we deliver one of the most forward-looking career insights every professional and leader needs to hear in today's job market; the future of work is not about AI replacing people . It is about people managing AI agents. And the career professionals and leaders who start developing that skill set right now will be the ones leading in tomorrow's hiring landscape. Dr. Tsipursky cuts straight to what every career professional navigating a transition needs to understand, AI agent management is not a future concept. It is the present reality reshaping how companies hire, how leaders build teams, and how professionals at every level need to position themselves. Whether you are preparing for your next interview or leading an organization through change, this is the skill set that will set you apart in any job market. Our guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky , is a behavioral scientist, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and author of the hot new book The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results . Called the "Office Whisperer" by The New York Times, his work has been featured across NPR, CBS News, and 550-plus media interviews worldwide. You may contact him at gleb@disasteravoidanceexperts.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

August 25, 2026Episode 1712 min

EP 197. Stop Hunting Jobs, Start Solving Problems: Navigating the New Leadership Market - with Rick Diana Pt. 2

I recently had an impromptu phone conversation with Rick Diana , Principal and Founder of Trinitas Talent Management , along with the premonition that it would be good to record and tee-up as a podcast episode. During this empassioned exchange, as we often have as business colleagues and friends, we distinguish between being an employee/job hunter and the new reality of being a business person and problem solver. Listen to this second installment of a two-part series as Rick shares invaluable insights on the kind of results and impact you must convey to get attention and get hired . We also get into the advantages of consulting, interim, fractional, and paid board roles that you can enjoy if you embrace this trend in high-level leadership hiring. You may contact him at rdiana@trinitastalent.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

August 20, 2026Episode 1615 min

EP 196. Stop Hunting Jobs, Start Solving Problems: Navigating the New Leadership Market - with Rick Diana Pt. 1

I recently had an impromptu phone conversation with Rick Diana , Principal and Founder of Trinitas Talent Management , along with the premonition that it would be good to record and tee-up as a podcast episode. During this empassioned exchange, as we often have as business colleagues and friends, we distinguish between being an employee job hunter and the new reality of being a business person and problem solver. Listen to this two-part series as Rick shares invaluable insights on value propositions and the big gap between job descriptions and talent search methods in today’s market , and learn what that means regarding your use of a resume and the way people have traditionally represented themselves. We also get into the advantages of consulting, interim, fractional, and paid board roles that you can enjoy if you embrace this trend in high-level leadership hiring. You may contact him at rdiana@trinitastalent.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

August 3, 2026Episode 1517 min

EP 195. From Passive Applicant to Strategic Candidate: AI Job Search, Networking, and Hiring Insights for Today's Job Market - with Carrie Christiano

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts podcast, we cover the following key strategies for career transition success in today's AI-driven job market: The EMPOWER Framework : How to stop being a passive applicant and put yourself in the driver's seat of your career, building a clear action plan that takes you from stuck to strategic Understanding Your Industry Landscape : Why the most important first step in any job search is researching what is happening in your specific industry space and mapping your strengths to the right opportunities AI Detectors, the ATS Evolution, and Strategic Research : How to use AI to go far beyond resume tailoring, researching why a position is open, what a company is currently prioritizing. How to position yourself around their real challenges and initiatives PLUS- Smart AI Prompting for Job Search : Why the quality of your prompts determines the quality of your results and how to ask AI the strategic questions that produce a narrative response, not just a generic output AND The Biggest Job Search Mistake to Avoid : Why relying on automated services to tailor and mass-submit resumes is one of the most damaging things a job seeker can do in today's hiring landscape and what to do instead Our guest, Carrie Christiano , is a career strategist, recruiter, and author with a background spanning talent acquisition, résumé writing, and career coaching . She is the founder of Empower Career Studio and author of EMPOWER Your Job Search with AI. Carrie's work focuses on helping experienced professionals stop reacting emotionally to career change and start navigating today's job market with clarity, strategy, and confidence. You may contact her at carrie.christiano@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

July 27, 2026Episode 142 min

EP 194. The Networking Strategy That Opens the Hidden Job Market

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we uncover one of the most powerful and often overlooked career transition strategies, using AI to unlock the hidden job market through smart, confident, and strategic networking . Our guest explains why networking is the key that opens doors no job posting ever will. From crafting outreach messages that feel natural and comfortable to holding meaningful conversations with decision makers inside companies where you want to work, AI is giving career professionals a level of confidence and clarity in their networking campaigns that was simply not possible before. Our guest, Carrie Christiano , is a career strategist, recruiter, and author with a background spanning talent acquisition, résumé writing, and career coaching . She is the founder of Empower Career Studio and author of EMPOWER Your Job Search with AI. Carrie's work focuses on helping experienced professionals stop reacting emotionally to career change and start navigating today's job market with clarity, strategy, and confidence. You may contact her at carrie.christiano@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

July 20, 2026Episode 132 min

EP 193. How to Use AI to Build a Value Proposition That Wins in Any Job Market

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we explore one of the most powerful and underused job search strategies available to career professionals today using AI not just to tailor your resume, but to think and research strategically like a career consultant. Our guest also breaks down why the real value of AI in your job search goes far beyond plug and play resume tweaks . Our guest, Carrie Christiano , is a career strategist, recruiter, and author with a background spanning talent acquisition, résumé writing, and career coaching . She is the founder of Empower Career Studio and author of EMPOWER Your Job Search with AI. Carrie's work focuses on helping experienced professionals stop reacting emotionally to career change and start navigating today's job market with clarity, strategy, and confidence. You may contact her at carrie.christiano@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

June 8, 2026Episode 1225 min

EP 192. What Every Career Professional Must Know About AI, the Job Market, Networking, and Getting Hired in 2026 - with Adam Smith

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we cover the following key strategies for career transition success in the age of AI: AI & the Job Market : Understand how AI is already reshaping hiring across every industry and why waiting to engage with these tools is the most dangerous career move you can make right now The Jevons Paradox & Job Security : Why AI is not going to shrink the job market, it is going to expand it and how to position your career to benefit from that growth Skepticism & Fear in the Workplace : How to navigate colleagues and leaders who resist AI, why ego silently drives that resistance, and how to bring people along on the journey as a multiplier Company Culture & Career Growth : The three non-negotiable ingredients of a great workplace culture open mindedness, bidirectional communication, respect and trust and why culture determines whether even the most brilliant AI professional will succeed or fail Overcoming Imposter Syndrome : How to silence self-doubt, reframe rejection, show up confidently in interviews, and stop letting fear of being found out hold your career back Resume Strategy in the AI Era : Why even the AI expert needed outside expertise to craft a truly compelling resume and why AI gets it wrong more often than most people realize Interview Mastery : Why the best hiring managers have completely abandoned old-school whiteboarding interviews and what they are actually measuring in candidates today Career Advice for Every Industry : Why AI is coming across every field without exception and why the professionals who experiment constantly, fail forward, and teach others will always be the ones writing their own ticket Our guest, Adam Smith , Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager , has spent years on the front lines of AI adoption building automated AI pipelines that generated nearly a million dollars in labor value in just three weeks, leading high-performing teams with exceptional retention, and championing a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and human connection. His journey from self-driven AI experimenter to recognized thought leader and career success story is a masterclass in what it truly means to future-proof your career in today's job market. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

June 1, 2026Episode 111 min

EP 191. AI Is Not Coming, AI Is Already Here — Why Every Career Professional Needs to Stop Waiting and Start Experimenting Now

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we share one of the most powerful and urgent career wake-up calls: AI is not coming, it is already here . And the professionals who are waiting for someone else to teach them may already be falling behind. Our guest explains what every career professional needs to hear right now regardless of industry. Stop waiting. Start experimenting. The job market is not going to slow down for anyone, and the only way to build real confidence with AI is to get in, let the tool fail, and learn from it. The people who will lead in tomorrow's hiring landscape are the ones teaching others today not waiting to be taught. Our guest, Adam Smith , Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager , has dedicated years to experimenting with, applying, and championing AI across his organization. His hands-on approach to AI adoption has made him a recognized thought leader and a trusted voice on how professionals at every level can embrace these tools to accelerate their careers. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

May 25, 2026Episode 102 min

EP 190. Why Fear of AI Is the Biggest Career Threat Nobody Talks About

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we dive into one of the most honest conversations happening in today's job market, the fear and skepticism surrounding AI that is quietly holding professionals back from career growth. Our guest breaks down why so many people struggle to embrace AI in the workplace, how ego and the fear of being replaced silently drives resistance, and what mindset shift separates the professionals who thrive in today's hiring landscape from those who get left behind. If you are navigating a career transition or simply trying to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving job market, this conversation will challenge the way you think about AI and your own potential. Our guest, Adam Smith , Director of AI Development and former Senior Software Engineering Manager , has dedicated years to experimenting with, applying, and championing AI across his organization. His hands-on approach to AI adoption has made him a recognized thought leader and a trusted voice on how professionals at every level can embrace these tools to accelerate their careers. You may contact him at asmith0935@gmail.com If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .

May 18, 2026Episode 910 min

EP 189. AI, Recruiters & The Hidden Job Market: Job Search Strategies You Need to Stay Ahead - with Michael Neece

In this episode of The Career Transition Experts, we cover how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the hiring process and how savvy job seekers can use the same tools hiring managers are using to get ahead of the competition. Key strategies covered in this episode: Navigating AI screening : Understand how employers are using AI to screen hundreds of resumes and get down to a shortlist of 10 to 20 candidates, and what that means for you Resume formatting trick : Learn why leading your resume header with your target job title before your name is getting candidates noticed Interview prep with AI : Use the job description to generate likely interview questions, then prepare bullet-point responses so you're never caught off guard Mock interview strategy : How to simulate a real interview with a friend using AI-generated questions even before you have an interview scheduled Research your hiring manager : Use Claude or ChatGPT to research the hiring manager or recruiter across LinkedIn, industry publications, and beyond Tapping the hidden job market : Why companies are advertising less and turning to social media, and how to find opportunities before they're posted Video cover letter : How a short, authentic video can make you immediately more relatable and memorable than any resume alone Our guest, Michael Neece , is a Chief Product Officer at Bowmo Inc and Interview Mastery . Michael is a TEDx speaker and former Interview Master at Monster.com who has also appeared and contributed on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, Financial Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, and NY Times. He works with job-seeking executives and consults to hiring companies to improve their hiring processes. You may contact him at michael.neece01@gmail.com . If you're interested in how to apply these insights to gain traction in your job search, let's schedule a FREE Resume and Strategy Review session - click here for more information .