Episode Summary
In this episode of The AI Cognitive Shift, host Alastair Goldfisher interviews Andy Mowat, founder of Whispered, a platform reinventing how executives find their next role. They discuss the hidden job market, the growing role of AI in recruitment, and why personal relationships still carry more weight than résumés. Andy explains how Whispered blends AI with a human-first approach to help leaders navigate their career journeys.
Keywords
AI recruiting, executive search, Whispered, unposted jobs, networking, job market trends, hiring tech, career strategy, future of work, VC talent
Key Takeaways
Most executive roles are never posted publicly—they're shared through personal networks.
AI is helping screen and organize applicants but can’t replace human decision-making.
Whispered uses AI to scale executive coaching and unposted role discovery.
Networking remains one of the most effective ways to land a new opportunity.
Many résumés are now AI-generated, making it harder for candidates to stand out.
AI can assist with interview prep and targeting, but not with authentic connection.
Recruiters are overwhelmed by application volume and often avoid posting senior roles.
The future of hiring lies in a hybrid model—AI-powered efficiency with human intuition.
Suggested Titles
Your Next Job Won’t Be Posted — It’ll Be Whispered
AI, Hidden Roles, and the Human Side of Hiring
The Unposted Job Market: Andy Mowat on the Future of Executive Recruiting
Sound Bites
“Companies are overloaded with AI applications.”
“Your next role won’t be posted — it’ll be whispered.”
“AI is changing recruiting, but relationships still drive outcomes.”
Chapters
00:00 — Introduction: AI and the future of hiring
02:00 — What Whispered is and how it works
06:00 — Running lean with AI instead of full-time staff
08:30 — The flood of AI-generated applications
10:45 — Why most VP and C-level roles are unlisted
14:00 — Advice for standing out in the age of AI
20:00 — What VC talent teams are missing
24:43 — Final thoughts on AI, recruiting, and the road ahead
