Labor markets are changing fast, and much of this change is being driven by AI.

But how can financial sciences and services professionals and employers keep up with the pace at which AI is evolving?

In this episode, we find out.

We're joined by Cary Sparrow, Founder and CEO of WageScape - an expert in labor market intelligence. We dive deep into how AI is transforming skills demand, its growing influence on the hiring process, and how hiring and HR teams can stay ahead.

Whether you’re a leader trying to future-proof your recruitment strategy or a professional wondering how to stay relevant and stand out, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 – Intro
• 01:33 – How labor market trends are shifting in 2025.
• 03:54 – What skills are going to be in high demand in the near future?
• 05:09 – Graduate labor market trends.
• 07:03 – The “AI gold rush” and how to take advantage of it.
• 09:26 – Is it worth using AI to apply for a role?
• 10:38 – The impacts of agentic AI on recruitment.
• 13:25 – How hiring teams are handling increased applicant volume.
• 18:21 – The evolution of tools and tech for talent professionals.
• 20:48 – Does inclusion still matter to candidates?
• 24:01 – AI’s limitations and how to be a smart AI user.
• 27:03 – Underhyped or overhyped: AI’s future in hiring.

LEARN MORE

WageScape - https://wagescape.com/

Selby Jennings - https://hubs.la/Q03qrs-70

Phaidon International - https://hubs.la/Q03qsqrh0

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

Cary Sparrow on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carysparrow/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw