The new year begins with a clean page, even if the path ahead still feels unclear. In this short New Year’s Day episode, Brian shares a grounded, encouraging message for anyone starting 2026 without a job, without clarity, or in the middle of a career transition. No resolutions. No pressure. Just perspective, patience, and a reminder that momentum comes from alignment, not urgency. Welcome to 2026. Your next chapter is still being written.

The calendar flips to a new year, and you're starting it without a job—but that doesn't mean starting from scratch. This episode delivers your complete 90-day framework for launching a strategic job search powered by AI tools and focused intention. Learn why January is actually the best month to be job hunting, how to build what I call your "Career Capital Portfolio," and the week-by-week action plan that moves you from unclear to undeniable. We'll cover the mindset resets that matter, the AI...

Christmas can feel complicated when you’re between roles. In this short, reflective episode, Brian offers a calm, encouraging message for anyone navigating uncertainty, career transition, or quiet anxiety during the holidays. No strategies. No pressure. Just perspective, grace, and a reminder that your worth is not defined by your current job status. Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and reset. Your next chapter is still unfolding.

Waiting for your next career opportunity doesn't mean sitting idle. In this episode, discover how AI tools are democratizing side hustles and creating immediate income streams while you navigate your job search. Learn the three-tier framework for selecting AI-enhanced side work that builds your resume, generates cash flow, and positions you for your next role. We'll explore specific platforms, realistic earnings potential, and how to frame side gig experience in interviews. Whether you need $...

Stop asking "Will AI take my job?" Start asking "How do I become the person who manages the AI?" This episode reveals the four categories of new roles emerging from AI transformation - and how to position yourself for them before your competition figures out they exist. Key Insights: ✓ AI handles the repetitive; humans handle the exceptional ✓ Most new AI roles require domain expertise + AI application skills, not CS degrees ✓ Four automation-proof skill layers: Complex problem-solving, relat...

Your resume isn't reaching humans - it's being filtered by AI systems before anyone sees your name. But while companies use AI to screen you out, you can use AI to get back in. This episode breaks down the three invisible barriers between you and your next job, with exact tactics you can implement this week. Key Takeaways: ✓ 90% of jobs need AI application skills, not AI development expertise ✓ Strategic keyword optimization isn't gaming the system - it's speaking ATS language ✓ AI handles op...

Tired of submitting hundreds of applications and hearing nothing? The traditional job search playbook is broken—hundreds of people are competing for every posted role while 70% of jobs never get advertised publicly. This episode delivers a completely different strategy using AI tools to identify opportunities before they're posted, demonstrate value to decision-makers, and create direct pathways to offers. What You'll Learn: Why cold applications have a 2-4% success rate and what to do instea...

Most professionals lose thousands in salary negotiations because they can't recall specific achievements when they matter most. This episode reveals a practical three-layer system for capturing performance feedback in real-time, using AI to synthesize it weekly, and strategically packaging it for maximum career impact. What You'll Learn: Why the "Performance Documentation Gap" is costing you 12-18% in salary negotiationsThe exact three-layer framework for capturing achievements without manual...

AI now shapes every stage of hiring. Recruiters use AI to write job descriptions, screen applications, and source talent. Candidates use AI to generate resumes, tailor applications, and prepare for interviews. Everyone is using AI. Yet the hiring process feels more confusing than ever. In this episode, Brian C. Newman breaks down the new AI arms race between employers and job seekers. You will learn how companies are deploying AI across the hiring lifecycle, how candidates are responding with...

Most job seekers never hear the real truth. Seventy five percent of resumes are rejected by machines before a human ever sees them. If you have felt the sting of unexplained rejection, this episode breaks down exactly why it happens and what you can do about it. In this episode, Brian explains how modern Applicant Tracking Systems parse, filter, and score resumes. You will learn why qualified candidates get screened out, the hidden filters that quietly eliminate strong applicants, and the spe...

AI is transforming work, roles, and expectations across every industry. This episode focuses on how workers and businesses can build real resilience. We explore personal branding, ethical automation, rising opportunities in AI governance and deployment, and how to combine technological skill with human creativity. Listeners will learn how to adapt confidently, stay relevant, and lead through disruption in a world where change is constant. #AI #GenAI #Careers #FutureOfWork #...

Entry-level jobs are shrinking and early-career workers are feeling the impact. AI has automated many foundational tasks and employers now expect applied skills on day one. In this episode, we break down why the entry-level landscape changed and how young professionals can stand out by learning essential AI skills, building small proof-of-work projects, and targeting fast-growing sectors that reward adaptability. Listeners will leave with a practical roadmap for gaining relevance fast i...

AI is reshaping every industry... and the fastest learners are winning. In this episode, Brian C. Newman explores Rapid Reskilling Programs with 90-Day Job Guarantees that help workers move from vulnerable roles to in-demand AI careers in as little as twelve weeks. You’ll discover: Why companies like Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn are funding free AI training programsHow new government-backed reskilling grants are helping displaced workersWhat “AI-adjacent” careers are hiring right nowHow to...

AI isn’t just taking jobs — it’s transforming them. In this episode, Brian C. Newman breaks down which roles are thriving because of AI, not in spite of it. From AI Product Managers and Prompt Engineers to electricians using smart diagnostics, discover where human judgment and machine intelligence meet to create new opportunities. You’ll learn: Why the job market is splitting between AI competitors and AI collaboratorsThe fastest-growing AI-augmented roles hiring right nowHow to position your...

If you’ve been doom-scrolling job boards wondering whether AI will take your role, this episode is your 90-day escape plan. Brian C. Newman breaks down three free skills that make you indispensable in an AI-powered job market — no coding, no bootcamp, just practical upskilling you can start this week. You’ll learn: The 3 high-demand skills that every company wants in 2025 (AI-assisted research, workflow automation, and AI ethics auditing)How to use free tools like Perplexity.ai, Notion, Zapie...

Ever wonder why your résumé seems to vanish after you click Submit? In this episode, Brian C. Newman cracks open the AI hiring black box to reveal how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) silently reject up to 70% of candidates before a recruiter ever looks at them. You’ll learn: How AI résumé filters actually work (and what instantly gets you rejected)The four steps to building an AI-proof résumé that beats the botsReal examples of listener résumés that went from auto-reject to interview-readyHo...

Meta just cut 600 roles in its AI division. Amazon dropped 14,000. Chegg slashed nearly half its workforce. In total, more than 98,000 tech jobs have vanished in 2025 — all in the shadow of AI transformation. But here’s the truth: this isn’t the end of opportunity — it’s the start of reinvention. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down how to turn layoffs into launchpads. You’ll learn: What’s really driving recent AI layoffs — and why most companies are rebalancin...

The AI wave just claimed another round of corporate casualties. Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs—its largest ever—all in the name of “accelerating AI.” Meta and Chegg followed suit, cutting hundreds more as automation reshapes the modern workforce. But behind the fear and headlines lies a critical truth: this isn’t just a purge—it’s a pivot. In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down what’s really happening, why it’s happening now, and how you can adapt before it ...

Feeling anxious about falling behind in the AI skills race? You're not alone—but you might be worried about the wrong thing. In this episode, we tackle the AI skills gap head-on and reveal a surprising truth: it's not a talent gap, it's a confidence and training gap. And you can close it faster than you think. Host Brian C. Newman breaks down the reality behind the hype, showing you that while 81% of IT professionals think they can use AI, only 12% actually have the skills—and only 6% of empl...

Is AI killing the freelance economy? The data says the exact opposite. In this eye-opening episode, host Brian C. Newman reveals why AI is creating unprecedented opportunities for freelancers—not destroying them. If you're a freelancer, contractor, or considering gig work, this episode will completely change how you think about AI. The numbers are stunning: AI-related job postings on freelance platforms are up 30% year-over-year. Prompt engineering demand has jumped 50%. And freelancers who i...