Hired, Not Fired
Hired, Not Fired
Podcast Description
Hired Not Fired is the podcast for Gen Z job seekers who are done with vague advice from coaches and bloggers and ready for actionable tips from the ones actually doing the hiring. Real Talk. Real Job Tips. Real Jobs.
Whether you're applying for internships or your first or second real job, this podcast is your secret weapon to getting hired. The host, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz, TheRealMe's VP of Learning and Development, interviews talent acquisition leaders and early career hiring managers about what they're really looking for in their new hires. No corporate buzzwords. Just short, sharp, real-world advice from early career hiring managers and talent acquisition leaders who make the decisions
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers essential topics pertinent to Gen Z job seekers, including behavioral interview techniques, effective resume building, the importance of networking, and the use of AI tools in job applications. Specific episodes delve into subjects such as the significance of company values in employee satisfaction, practical networking strategies, and ways to highlight soft skills effectively.
Hired Not Fired is the podcast for Gen Z job seekers who are done with vague advice from coaches and bloggers and ready for actionable tips from the ones actually doing the hiring. Real Talk. Real Job Tips. Real Jobs.
Whether you’re applying for internships or your first or second real job, this podcast is your secret weapon to getting hired. The host, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz, TheRealMe’s VP of Learning and Development, interviews talent acquisition leaders and early career hiring managers about what they’re really looking for in their new hires. No corporate buzzwords. Just short, sharp, real-world advice from early career hiring managers and talent acquisition leaders who make the decisions
In Part 2 of our interview, Stephanie Steele returns to share practical, real-world advice for Gen Z job seekers aiming to stand out—even if you’re short on experience.
What’s Covered:
- How to ace behavioral interviews
- Tips for using AI in resumes and cover letters (without getting into trouble)
- Building your network from scratch—even if you don’t have industry connections
- Why ghosting recruiters can hurt your career later on
- The role of company values in keeping employees happy at Rapid7
If you’re searching for your first job or just starting your career journey, this episode is packed with hiring manager insights you can use right now.
Listen in to learn how to build confidence, make the right impression, and stack the odds in your favor!
Rapid7: https://www.rapid7.com/
Stephanie Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-steele-30695443/
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