This episode features Dave Larson, a technology professional pursuing his next role as a cloud marketplace specialist who shares what it is really like trying to reenter the tech industry in an AI driven hiring market. You will learn how automation affects technical hiring, why networking still matters, and how resilience and motivation play a critical role in finding the right opportunity. Contact Dave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davelarsoncloud Key takeaways AI tools shape how tech candidates are screened Breaking back into tech requires persistence Networking creates new opportunities Cloud skills remain in demand Resilience helps during long job searches Hiring systems often overlook experienced professionals Clear positioning improves recruiter interest Motivation affects job search outcomes Technology careers continue to evolve Human connection still matters in hiring Timestamps 00:00 Dave’s background in technology 00:40 Competing in an AI driven job market 01:30 Reentering the tech industry 02:20 Networking and resilience 03:10 What Dave wants employers to know 04:00 What gives Dave hopeKeywords job searchcloud careersAI hiringtechnology jobscareer resiliencenetworkinghiring processprofessional growthcloud marketplacetech industry