The Real Work of Proof of Work: Rob Pakulski on How AI is Changing Resumes

If you think a traditional PDF resume will get you hired in 2026, you might be playing an outdated game. Before human eyes ever look at your application, AI scrapers and digital auditing tools are already evaluating what you’ve actually built, written, and delivered online.

In this episode of *Real Work Ideas*, host Jennifer Tarle sits down with guest Rob Pakulski to unpack the new rules of getting hired, promoted, and vetted. They break down why your resume isn't dead—it's just downstream of your "proof of work"—and how candidates can build a verifiable digital footprint that makes opportunities come to them.

In this episode, we cover:
* Why the first job interview is now an automated, "invisible interview".
* The critical shift from claims-based resumes to problem-solving proof of work.
* How large language models (like ChatGPT and Gemini) discover and pull your third-party signal.
* How to run a personal "forensic audit" to spot digital red flags before recruiters do.
* 3 simple steps to publish your proof of work without becoming a full-time creator.
* Why being a "digital ghost" makes you an unvetted risk to potential employers.

Timestamps:
* **00:00** – Is Your Resume Dead in 2026?
* **01:15** – The Invisible Interview: How AI Filters Applicants
* **02:22** – Resumes as Marketing vs. Verifiable Proof of Work
* **03:20** – Where AI Finds Your Signal (Podcasts, GitHub, Substack, Conferences)
* **04:35** – Leveraging LinkedIn to Stop Being Invisible
* **05:25** – How to Perform a "Forensic Audit" on Yourself Using AI
* **06:40** – 3 Simple Steps to Publish Your Accomplishments Today
* **08:15** – Why Being a "Digital Ghost" Harms Your Career Leverage

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