CJ Wooden

The AI bubble will probably burst. And...the AI talent shift won’t.

There is a lot of talk right now about whether AI is turning into the next big tech bubble. Maybe it is. At least parts of it.

The valuations are wild. Companies are spending huge amounts on infrastructure....

One thing I was reminded of over the past few weeks..

The best hires almost never come from the most obvious search results.

These days, everyone has access to the same AI tools, LinkedIn searches, and sourcing platforms. That's not the advantage anymore.

The real advantage is...

AI doesn’t replace recruiters. It exposes weak recruiting judgment faster.

A lot of recruiting teams are trying to “add AI” before fixing the basics.

But AI won't save a broken search.

It won't clarify a vague role. It won't repair weak calibration. It won't make generic outreach...

The 3 Traits of Strong AI Operators

The best AI operators I see are not always the people collecting the most tools or writing the fanciest prompts.

They usually have three traits that are harder to fake:

workflow obsession, judgment, and speed.

Workflow obsession means they care...