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Apr 8, 2026 Travis O'Rourke, President of Hayes Canada and recruitment leader, explains how AI is reshaping hiring and entry-level roles. He describes which jobs are being automated and which sectors still need people. He offers practical moves for job seekers: learn AI tools fast, showcase unique projects, and use creative outreach to get noticed.
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AI Changes Careers Faster Than Past Technologies
- AI's difference from past tech is speed, not kind; it can collapse career paths mid-education.
- Larry Smith warns entire occupations can disappear within a year, forcing students to pivot while still studying.
AI Is A Powerful Lookup Tool Not True Creativity
- AI functions as an accelerated lookup and statistical language tool rather than true creativity.
- Larry Smith argues AI “stirs” pre-existing creative outputs, so human creative questioning retains unique value.
Use Hard Questions To Stand Out From AI Generated Applications
- Do ask better questions that AI agents can't originate to demonstrate original thinking.
- Larry Smith suggests using your unique question or perspective in a cover letter to avoid blending in with AI-generated applicants.