AI is reshaping how work gets done, but the hiring process hasn't caught up. Employers are asking for AI skills they can't clearly define, while application volumes hit record levels. Resumes mean less than ever because candidates can now use AI to tailor them to any job in seconds, and traditional screening methods are struggling to keep pace.

At the same time, something more interesting is happening underneath all the noise. Candidates are often further ahead on AI than the companies hiring them. Forward-thinking employers are turning to work sampling, and rather than treating AI use as cheating, they're integrating it into the assessment as a necessary part of the process. Despite predictions that coding would be the first job to disappear, engineering hiring is actually up in some areas.

So how should employers rethink assessment, upskilling, and what they look for in technical talent?

My guest this week is Amanda Richardson, CEO of CoderPad. In our conversation, Amanda shares what's really happening in technical hiring and where it's heading next.

In the interview, we discuss:

What are AI skills?
How is recruiting evolving?
Previewing the actual work in the recruiting process
AI-assisted assessment
Upskilling, adaptability, and curiosity
How is AI coding changing tech jobs?
Candidates are ahead of employers on AI adoption.
What does the future of jobs and hiring look like?

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