The Recruitment Show with Lewis Maleh

AI has made it easier than ever for candidates to produce a perfect-looking resume in minutes. The problem? Perfect doesn't mean honest.

Hiring managers are now wading through hundreds of AI-optimised CVs that clear every ATS filter — but don't reflect the real person behind them. And the uncomfortable truth is this: candidates aren't cheating. They're playing the game you created.

In this episode of Espresso With Lewis, Lewis Maleh — Founder & CEO of Bentley Lewis — breaks down what's really happening inside the hiring funnel right now:

• Why AI resumes are winning on paper and failing in interviews
• How junior employees with AI skills are out-earning their managers
• The most in-demand executive role most companies aren't hiring for yet
• The AI tools every hiring manager needs on their radar
• Why the fix isn't banning AI — it's rebuilding around human judgment

If you're a hiring manager, CHRO, or business leader trying to make sense of where recruitment is heading, this one's for you.

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Over the last few weeks, one question keeps coming up: Should I still move to the UAE?

The opportunity is real. Salaries are 40–100% higher than most home markets, with zero tax.

The UAE economy is growing faster than almost anywhere in the world, with over a million new jobs projected by 2030.

But since February 28th, everything feels different.

In this episode I share two real stories — a senior tech leader from Hong Kong who decided to move, and a candidate from London who paused their interview process. Same market. Same opportunity. Completely different decisions. Both right.

I also walk through the questions I'd ask anyone thinking about making this move right now — career, family, risk, timeline, financial cushion.

The opportunity is still there. The decision is more personal than ever.

I have been placing senior leaders globally for 16 years across Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Life Sciences, and Industrials in 40+ countries.

Get in touch or learn more: bentleylewis.com

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Core Dilemma

2:15 - Why is Everyone Talking About the UAE?

5:30 - The Shift in Sentiment

8:00 - What's Changed Since February 28th

10:20 - Case Study 1 (The Hong Kong Exec)

12:45 - Case Study 2 (The London Candidate)

14:30 - How to Decide for Yourself

16:15 - Final Thoughts

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Only 24% of global workers feel confident about their career future — and AI is accelerating that gap faster than ever.

As hiring becomes more automated and recruiters rely on AI tools to find candidates, being good at your job is no longer enough. You also need to be visible, relevant, and connected.

In this episode, we break down three strategies that separate people who get left behind from those who move forward in the AI era.

You'll learn:
✅ How to stay relevant as AI reshapes hiring
✅ Why visibility now matters as much as performance
✅ How to network without sounding desperate or salesy
✅ What recruiters actually look for in 2025 and beyond
✅ Why “being better” doesn’t guarantee you’ll be chosen

If you're trying to advance your career, transition industries, or land leadership roles, these principles can dramatically improve your chances of being found and hired.

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I’m breaking down the dystopian headlines from Elon Musk and Sam Altman, and what Jensen Huang thinks.
I share the latest data from LinkedIn and the World Economic Forum and what story it tells.
We explore how many new jobs have already been created, and why the trade industry is seeing a $100k salary boom thanks to AI infrastructure.
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👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh
🌍 About Bentley Lewis
https://bentleylewis.com/
➡️ Follow Us
🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis

LinkedIn just released its 2026 “Skills on the Rise” report — and it’s a massive wake-up call.

Degrees are losing value. AI literacy is driving a 23% wage premium. And the skills that actually protect your career aren’t the ones you think.

In this episode, I break down what the LinkedIn data is really telling us about the job market, and what you need to do now to stay employable.

In this video, I cover:
Why being a “pure” coder is becoming a commodity
The 23% AI wage premium (and what “AI literacy” really means)
Why relationship-building is now the #1 career skill
The strategic thinking gap recruiters can’t fill
Why EQ is no longer a “soft” skill
How Gen Z is moving away from linear careers
Why middle managers are becoming “agent managers”
The one habit that future-proofs your career

If you’re still relying on a 2024 CV in a 2026 job market, this is for you.
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👨🏻‍💼 Connect with Lewis Maleh
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh

🌍 About Bentley Lewis
https://bentleylewis.com/

➡️ Follow Us
🔗 All socials: https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis