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Industry Insights: Episode 3 - Career Readiness in the Age of AI - A Conversation with Matt Berndt

April 29, 2025
01:00 PM EST
Virtual
Industry Insight Series
April Epi 3 II (3)

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We welcome you to join us on April 29th at 1 PM (ET) for the third episode of our hit series, “Industry Insights with Randy Bitting”. Randy’s Industry Insights series has officially made a name for itself as the destination for pursuing conversations that push the boundaries of intellectual comfort zones and challenge the status quo of Higher Education.

For his third episode, Randy has an insightful conversation about the evolving landscape of career readiness with industry veteran Matt Berndt, Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy. This session will challenge the traditional views of career preparation and address the critical challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies and job search trends, particularly with AI and competency development. Matt, with over 30 years of experience in career services and talent acquisition, brings a unique perspective on how higher education and job seekers can adapt and thrive in this rapidly changing environment.

Randy and Matt will also discuss actionable strategies for improving student employability and job search readiness, along with insights into managing support for career readiness programming at the university level. This webinar is essential for educators, career services professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the future of work and invested in the future of career development. 

This event will explore:

  • The impact of AI and automation on the future of work and career readiness.
  • The 7 essential steps for a successful job search to help you get closer to better work with ease and efficiency.
  • Key strategies for empowering students and job seekers with essential skills and competencies.
  • Practical insights from Indeed's Job Search Academy on navigating the modern job market.
  • Actionable ways to bridge the gap between academic preparation and employer expectations.
  • A live Q&A session with Matt Berndt, allowing you to get your specific questions answered.

Attendance is free, and a post-event recording will be sent out to all who register.

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Each month, Randy interviews different top industry experts and visionary thought leaders. Together, they will examine and investigate some of the most pressing issues (and possible solutions) facing post-secondary education. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn about innovative technologies coming to market, stay up to date on current career readiness trends, and hear what's new in the ever-evolving landscape of student success.

Matt Berndt has been helping people get jobs for more than 30 years. Currently, he is the Career Strategist leading Indeed’s Job Search Academy -  a job search readiness and education program for job seekers to help them get jobs and manage their careers.

Agenda

Tuesday, April 29 1:00PM-1:05PM

Opening Remarks

Join Randy Bitting for a brief icebreaker before he chats with jobs expert, Matt Berndt

Tuesday, April 29 1:05PM-1:45PM

Episode 3 - Career Readiness in the Age of AI - A Conversation with Matt Berndt

Randy Bitting welcomes insightful conversation about the evolving landscape of career readiness with industry veteran Matt Berndt, Head of Indeed’s Job Search Academy.

Tuesday, April 29 1:45PM-2:00PM

Live Q&A

Get all your burning questions answered by Randy and Matt!!

Speakers

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Randy Bitting

Head of Strategy & Career Readiness, Suitable

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Matthew Berndt

Head of Indeed's Job Search Academy & Career Strategist

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