Mallory sits down with career strategist Robert Braathe to unpack the paradox shaping today’s workforce: nearly 80% of professionals don’t feel ready for the job market, while recruiters say they can’t find quality talent. Together, they explore how AI in hiring is reshaping career progression, what networking really means in 2026, and why impact—not titles—drives advancement.
Mallory sits down with career strategist Robert Braathe to unpack the paradox shaping today’s workforce: nearly 80% of professionals don’t feel ready for the job market, while recruiters say they can’t find quality talent. Together, they explore how AI in hiring is reshaping career progression, what networking really means in 2026, and why impact—not titles—drives advancement.
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