Everyone’s suddenly an “AI-powered professional.” Open LinkedIn and you’ll see a wave of resumes listing ChatGPT, Perplexity, Notion AI, Midjourney. It’s starting to look a lot like when everyone used to put “Microsoft Office” under skills. Yes, demonstrating familiarity with AI tools is nearly a non-negotiable requirement now. But here’s the truth: AI tools aren’t the differentiator anymore; it’s how you …

