Today's Episode

The professional world is changing fast, and gone are the days of going to Kinko’s to print out 20 copies of your resume on special paper you bought at Office Depot before mailing them off to potential employers. Now, businesses large and small use software called Applicant Tracking System (ATS), a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that scans resumes for keywords before they are reviewed by hiring managers. According to the Harvard Business School, 75% of resumes are rejected by ATS, with 88 to 94% of highly qualified applicants being rejected by the algorithm before a human lays eyes on them.

About Dr. Castonguay

Dr. Brittany Castonguay, owner and CEO of Strategic Human Resources & Innovations (SHRI), shares expert tips and tricks to understand how AI is being used by employers, and what you can do to beat the algorithms and land your dream job!

Before founding SHRI, Brittany served as a Human Resources officer in the Air Force for 8 years. Brittany is a quick-witted and charismatic leader who uses her authenticity to relate to people at different levels.

She holds a doctorate in Global Leadership and Change from Tiffin University. Her educational expertise covers Generation Z and supporting a multi- generational workforce. As an HR officer in the Air Force, Brittany held various positions as an Executive HR Director, managing the entire HR lifecycle and human capital programs. Prior to commissioning into the Air Force, Brittany was a Compliance Manager for juvenile justice programming, where she oversaw mental health and substance abuse programming for 12–19-year-old teenage boys and girls.

SHRI: www.strategichrinnovations.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-castonguay/

About Becca Spahr

Becca Spahr is a dynamic keynote speaker and leadership coach dedicated to helping professionals build and lead amazing teams. With a 20-year career as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, Becca gained extensive experience leading men and women in high-pressure, fast-paced environments—experiences that shaped her belief in the power of approachable and authentic leadership. Her mission is to teach leaders how to inspire high-performing, cohesive, and happy teams without sacrificing authority or accountability.