👻Ghosting is the new norm but you can still stand out.💫
Everyone uses AI.. but not correctly. Our takeaways with recruiter Emma Hunt.
Hi besties,
Thank you so much to all of you who joined our second lunch & launch session yesterday with tech and start-up recruiter, Emma Hunt! And for your thoughtful questions :)
Emma recently wrapped up a maternity leave contract as a director at RBCx (RBC’s start-up incubator) and is now taking some time to herself to determine her next move. Like many of you, she has also been interviewing, but unlike us, Emma has experience on both ends of the table: as a recruiter and as a candidate.
Key Takeaways📝
The 2026 market is the toughest in 15 years. High competition, lean hiring teams, and AI screening make standing out critical.
Use AI as a preparation tool, not a crutch. It’s effective for research and drafting, but using it live sounds robotic and signals low credibility.
Master the STAR method for interviews. Prepare 6–8 reusable stories (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide structured, complete answers without prompting.
Apply directly on company sites, not via LinkedIn Easy Apply. This ensures your application is received and lets you provide more detail, increasing your chances.
📅MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Our next lunch and launch session is happening on July 22, 2026 at 12PM EST with a tech leader who has worked as Facebook, META, US Mobile and RBC.
Details will be shared in the upcoming newsletters and paid subscribers will get priority access to tickets.
Upgrade to view the session recording for “What a recruiter looks for in 2026” and the resources Emma shared that can help you with levelling up your job search and interview prep.
