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
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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
Guest: Jon Schlesinger, Executive Director of the Brandeis University Career Center
How do you actually stand out and “land well” after graduation? This week, Deb sits down with Jon Schlesinger, the powerhouse behind Brandeis University’s Career Center and an expert on what really drives student success in today’s unpredictable hiring landscape.
Ever heard of the “chaos theory of careers”? Jon breaks down why strategic exploration (spoiler: trying things is good!) and smart preparation are game changers for new grads. You’ll also hear real talk on the most persistent career readiness gaps, creative ways to actually find networking opportunities (even if you dread the “N” word), and the number one skill hiring managers are still wishing you had.
Want the inside scoop on what makes employers take notice—and what might be holding you back? Hit play for practical advice, myth-busting, and stories that could change the way you approach your next career move.
Jon Schlesinger https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdschlesinger/
Hiatt Career Center https://www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/
Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io The soft skills-first hiring solution that takes early career applicants from candidate to rockstar employee
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