Lindsay Ellis

Colton Massey, a recent software engineering graduate, shares his frustrations about the job hunt, feeling lost amidst countless applications and little feedback. Lindsay Ellis, a writer for The Wall Street Journal who specializes in workforce issues, discusses how AI is reshaping hiring processes, often leaving entry-level roles vulnerable. They delve into the emotional toll of job searching, the pressure of societal expectations, and the struggle to remain optimistic in a competitive market where technology seems to close doors rather than open them.

Lindsay Ellis, WSJ workplace reporter, discusses reverse recruiters, job search trends, and AI in hiring. Neil Mahoney, Stanford economist, explores the costly “annoyance economy” of spam, fees, and friction. Elizabeth Troval, energy reporter, breaks down why California gas stays pricey. Nova Safo, labor reporter, explains the San Francisco Fed finding that immigration flows and job growth move together.

Justin Lahart, WSJ economics reporter who digs into data quirks, and Lindsay Ellis, WSJ workplace reporter covering careers and AI’s workplace effects. They unpack why headline job gains clash with high layoffs and data revisions. They explore older workers’ struggles, intense competition for young applicants, and how AI is quietly reshaping hiring and work practices.

Lindsay Ellis, a Wall Street Journal reporter who covers labor and the job market, discusses the fraught landscape for recent college grads. She explores how AI is reshaping entry-level roles, shrinking internships, and changing hiring networks. Short takes cover UX and design risks, accounting and finance impacts, and whether schools should teach AI fluency or hands-on skills.

Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis discusses how second-year MBA students are navigating a slower job market, with challenges in tech, finance, and consulting sectors. The podcast explores reasons behind the shift, strategies students are using, and advice to keep their options open.