Cracking the code interview in the age of AI | Episode #016

Here's a YouTube description for The AStand Up episode:The 40 hour work week is dead. AI just changed everything about how we work, how we interview, and how we build careers in tech.Mike Rispoli and I break down what's actually happening in the job market right now. We're talking about the brutal reality of working longer hours with AI tools, why traditional interviews are broken, and what you actually need to do to stay relevant as a software engineer.This isn't theory. This is what we're seeing with our teams, our hiring, and the companies we work with every day.What We Cover:The uncomfortable truth about productivity and AIWhy the 40 hour work week doesn't make sense anymoreHow interview processes need to evolve (and why most haven't)Why coding skills still matter more than everBuilding a personal brand that actually gets you hiredThe skills AI can't replace (curiosity, creativity, real problem solving)What practicing code really means in 2025How to prepare for interviews when everyone has AIKey Moments:0:00 The New Work Reality2:48 Rethinking the 40 Hour Work Week5:34 The Evolution of Tech Interviews11:20 Interviewing in the Age of AI17:05 The Future of Software Engineering23:03 Navigating Job Market ChallengesIf you're in tech, if you're hiring, or if you're trying to figure out where your career goes from here, this one's for you.Drop a comment if you've experienced any of this in your own interviews or job search.#SoftwareEngineering #AI #CareerDevelopment #TechCareers #Productivity #JobSearch #CodingSkills #PersonalBrand #TechInterviews #WorkLifeBalance