This episode features Albert Holaso, a user experience designer from Portugal who shares how he navigated a year long job search after being laid off and how AI changed the way his applications were evaluated. You will learn how automation affects creative professionals, why adaptability and self confidence matter more than ever, and how Albert made the decision to pivot from UX design toward building his own artistic brand in a rapidly changing job market. Contact Information LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-holaso Key takeaways AI filters most job applications before humans see them Creativity cannot be fully captured by algorithms Adaptability is difficult to show on a resume Self confidence helps guide career decisions Long term employment is becoming less common Building a personal brand creates new opportunities UX and product design skills transfer to creative work Job searching requires resilience Human connection still matters in hiring Career pivots can lead to personal growth Timestamps 00:00 Albert’s journey after being laid off 02:47 Navigating job search challenges 05:35 How AI affects applications 07:39 Pivoting to art and personal growth Keywords job search user experience design AI in hiring career pivot personal growth adaptability creativity self confidence hiring process job market