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2025 speaker

Blake Coleman

Blake Coleman

Co-Founder @ STEM Search Group

STEM Search Group

Greenville, SC

Meet Blake—a seasoned technical recruiter since 2005 and co-founder of STEM Search Group, which he helped launch in 2020. Over the years, he's built a versatile career working with VC-backed startups, tech giants, Fortune 500 companies, and bootstrapped SaaS shops across various industries.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Blake's journey has taken him through six different states before settling in Greenville, SC. Beyond his recruiting work, he enjoys geeking out developing his company’s proprietary AI tools. He also serves on the board of IT-oLogy, a South Carolina-based tech outreach nonprofit.

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2025 · intermediate

How AI is Reshaping Hiring, Job Searching, and Your Career

Why does it seem like there are 100+ applicants for every job? Why do I not hear back about a role I'm a perfect fit for?

AI and automation have shifted the landscape faster than talent acquisition teams, and recruiters have been able to adapt. Both the job seeker and those hiring are feeling the strain.

We'll discuss:

Tools candidates should be aware of and how to use them

Share what hiring companies see

What's changing to combat automated applications

What job seekers can do to get noticed

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