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: Cici Lyne, Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner at PTC
What’s it really like to hunt for your first job as a Gen Z grad—and what do hiring managers actually want to see from early-career candidates? In this episode, Cici Lyne from PTC joins us again and pulls back the curtain on her unique journey from student athlete to tech industry recruiter. Cici shares how she turned college challenges (hello, canceled sports seasons and pandemic chaos!) into strengths, how being in-person can supercharge your career, and why networking within your company is just as important as networking to land the job.
• What makes the culture at PTC so special for new grads?
• How can experiences outside the classroom give you an edge?
• What are the soft skills that really get you noticed—and how do you build them?
If you’re ready for practical, real-world tips to help you level up your job search and shine at work, you don’t want to miss this. Listen now!
Cici Lyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cici-lyne-341483186/
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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