How to Use AI for a Competitive Edge in Your Career – with Noelle Russell

In this episode of Laid Off. Life On! host Kelsey Waldrop sits down with Noelle Russell, a globally recognized AI executive and founder of the AI Leadership Institute. Noelle shares how job seekers can use AI to gain a competitive edge in today’s challenging job market. They dive deep into the changing job search landscape, the role of AI in hiring, and how to leverage AI tools to accelerate your career growth.

🚀 About Noelle Russell: Noelle is a multi-award-winning AI executive, a four-time Microsoft Responsible AI MVP, and the founder of the AI Leadership Institute. She’s led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, and Amazon Alexa, and is a leading voice in responsible AI and data literacy.

🎯 Who This Episode Is For: ✔️ Job seekers looking to stand out in a competitive market. ✔️ Professionals aiming to integrate AI into their work. ✔️ Career changers seeking to differentiate themselves. ✔️ Executives looking to understand AI’s role in hiring and business strategy.

👉 Key Takeaways: ✅ Partnering with AI – How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to refine your job search strategy, improve your resume, and prepare for interviews. ✅ AI in Hiring – Why AI is reshaping how companies evaluate and select candidates—and how to align with what algorithms are looking for. ✅ Strategic Branding with AI – How to position yourself as an expert and create content that establishes your personal brand in your industry. ✅ Upskilling with AI – Why understanding AI tools and integrating them into your work will differentiate you from other candidates. ✅ Responsible AI – The importance of ethical AI practices and why businesses need leaders who understand how to apply AI responsibly.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• The AI Leadership Institute: Join the Free I Love AI Community
• Upcoming Live Lab: "How to Get a Job With and In AI" – Register Now
• Noelle’s Book – Responsible AI – Pre-Order Here

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Connect With Noelle 

• Follow Noelle Russell on LinkedIn: Noelle Russell (Microsoft MVP, AI) | LinkedIn
• Pre-order "Responsible AI": Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution
• Participate in "I Love AI" challenge: I ❤️ AI Community
• Maven Course: "Landing AI Jobs" (Feb 13)
• https://maven.com/the-future-solving-company/how-to-get-into-ai?promoCode=NOELLE
• Join AI Leadership Institute:  https://www.aileadershipinstitute.com

Connect With Kelsey 

• Follow Kelsey Waldrop on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywaldrop
• Apply For the Executive Edge April Cohort Group Coaching - Kelsey Waldrop
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