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, CTO, I.M.P. Concerts – @tbridge@theinternet.social
• Marcus Ransom, Senior Sales Engineer, Jamf – LinkedIn
• Selina Ali, Product Manager, Addigy – LinkedIn

Guests:

• Chris Lo, Insider Tech Talent – 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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