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: Rex Trewin, Assistant Vice President of Early Careers at Wells Fargo
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to land a job at a leading bank, or thought a banking career was only for business majors, this is the episode for you. With over 30 years of experience ranging from university career centers to global employer leadership, Rex Trewin is the ultimate insider when it comes to recruiting early-career talent.
· How does Wells Fargo define “career readiness” and where do students and employers sometimes misread each other?
· What are the unwritten rules of campus recruiting that could make or break your chances?
· And why does showing up still matter more than ever?
In this episode, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz and Rex Trewin pull back the curtain on what employers expect (and what Gen Z might be missing). If you’re looking for straight talk and actionable tips to level up your job search, don’t miss this conversation!

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