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How are hiring managers thinking about AI as it relates to candidates? Are you looking for a new skill set or strengths in areas that AI won’t replace?

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  1. Jarred Keneally
    Jarred Keneally

    PayPal Senior Director of Product Management AI Platform • 7mo

    I look for people who use AI, not just talk about it. I look for: Concrete examples: Show me your n8n workflows, your automation stack, how you've 10x'd output without sacrificing quality. How you connect github, jira, and confluence with MCP and redefine how you do product planning. Creative application: Beyond the obvious—research, competitive intel—how are you using AI for scenario planning, GTM experimentation, or stakeholder alignment? Growth mindset: Candidates who experiment, iterate, and ...Read More

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  2. Rupali Jain
    Rupali Jain

    Optimizely Chief Product Officer • 2mo

    We're hiring for judgment, not just execution. AI compresses the execution layer significantly, so the premium skill is knowing what to build and why, not just how to build it. Specifically, here's what I look for now (always needed these, but alongside core execution and synthesis skills which were equal weight, but the former just became non negotiable and the latter a lot less important): Problem framing over problem solving. The ability to define the right problem is more valuable than churn ...Read More

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  3. Mona Salvi
    Mona Salvi

    Capital One Director, Product • 5mo

    Hiring managers are increasingly thinking about AI in two complementary ways when evaluating candidates: AI‑enhanced skill sets: Candidates who can leverage AI to amplify their work whether that’s data analysis, content generation, process automation, or product insights. Understanding how to use AI responsibly, strategically, and efficiently is becoming a baseline expectation in many roles. Human strengths AI won’t replace: At the same time, managers value uniquely human capabilities: critical ...Read More

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