Chad Sowash: Navigating the Future of Recruitment & Podcasting for HR - HR Approved Podcast 5

Chad Sowash is HR's Most Dangerous Podcaster - Host of the Chad & Cheese Podcast, Startup Advisor, Angel Investor, Business Leader, Enterprise Growth, Partner Dev, GTM Strategy, Marketing, & U.S. Army Veteran. Chad has chosen to focus his energy on making a difference in veteran hiring, workforce, economic, business and technology development within the recruitment and staffing industry. Chad has inspired thousands through various speaking engagements focused on military hiring, digital strategy, workforce, education and economic development. In addition, Chad has been showcased on NBC Nightly News, CNN American Morning, and NPR Weekend Edition while also being quoted in several publications throughout the world.

GUEST:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/
Website: https://www.chadcheese.com/

The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Rumble, Odysee, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcast, Podcast Index, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Listener Notes, Deezer, and RSS dot com.

TIMESTAMPS:
01:31 - The Evolution of the Chad and Cheese Podcast
05:43 - Chad's Background & Podcasting Journey
10:17 - Using Profanity & Other Podcasting Advice
13:12 - Current Job Market Challenges
16:54 - Elon Musk and the Future of DOGE
23:10 - Drones over NJ - WTF?
24:36 - The Death of the Resume & ATS Shortfalls
32:36 - The Ethics of Data Collection in Job Applications
34:35 - The Debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
35:36 - The Role of AI in Recruitment and Job Creation
44:37 - Could Brain Chemistry Dictate Political Opinions
45:55 - Core Issues Inhibiting the USA
52:27 - How Chad uses AI
55:52 - What's Happening with Job Boards
01:00:21 - The Problem with AI Interviewing Agents
01:02:51 - Exploring AI Sales Agents
01:08:55 - The Importance of Self-Care and Media-Free Reflection
01:12:40 - Bonus conversation with Walter - AI Support Agent

HOST:
Blake Williams - Founder / Headhunter at Hyperdrive Recruiting
Resume Writer at HR Approved
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