Episode 476: Chris Lo on Recruiting and Jobs

Chris Lo was a Mac Admin for a long time before he started a recruiting practice. We're here to talk with him about the state of the job market, how AI has changed things for better and worse, and how to think about your next move.

Hosts:

• Tom Bridge - @tbridge@theinternet.social
• Marcus Ransom - @marcusransom
• Selina Ali - LinkedIn

Guests:

• Chris Lo - LinkedIn

Links:

• https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/27/a-record-number-of-crop-art-is-on-display-at-the-minnesota-state-fair 
• https://www.insidertechtalent.com/
• Why some Mac Admins thrive (and others burn out) | Chris Lo
• AI and IT Staffing, or How to Blow Up a Hiring Pipeline | Erin Merchant
• dueling banjos ukulele tutorial
• www.insidertechtalent.com
• www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lo-itt
• Why some Mac Admins thrive (and others burn out) | Chris Lo
• The Apple IT career blueprint - building a future-proof career - Chris Lo
• Chris Lo - The 2nd Essence (Guitar Playthrough)
• https://youtu.be/KriBBPMSRdA?si=xeqJj8YIvxXklQKp

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• Iru
• Fleet Device Management
• Watchman Monitoring

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