In this episode, I chat with Scott Dettman - CEO & Board of Directors at Avenica.We'll be exploring the crossroads of career paths, the power of unlocking human potential, and the transformative world of employment with our insightful guest.Scott's journey takes us from his roots in Milwaukee, through the uncertainties of a post-2009 job market, to the pivotal moment of turning down a legal career, based on a realization that he was more suited to shaping laws rather than practicing within their confines. His passion for data and connecting people to meaningful work eventually led him to take over a company just before the onslaught of COVID, where he faced and overcame significant business challenges.At Avenica, Scott leads an innovative approach to career launching, harnessing tools like the Halo assessment and prioritizing personal stories over standard resumes. We'll discuss Avenica's unique process, their quest to find the elusive narrative behind each candidate's resume, and how they are training their team to approach hiring with empathy and a focus on potential rather than just experience.Join us as we analyze the addiction to traditional resume formats, the inefficiencies in current recruitment algorithms, and Scott's prediction of a workforce demanding multifunctional skills in an AI-driven age. And of course, we'll tap into the continuous learning mindset with Scott sharing how ChatGPT, an AI technology, played a role in his being listed as a finalist for a prestigious award.Tune in to hear about the shift towards the age of the consumer candidate, the potential future of multifunctional roles, and reflections on continuous development. We'll see how Scott's perspectives on transformation and his mission to redefine the employment landscape might just change the way we think about our own career trajectories.So, get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that might just inspire you to reassess your own resume and career path. Connect with Scott:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdettman/Website: https://avenica.com/Time stamps:Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support