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: Olivia Gatison, Talent Manager of Early Careers at URBN
What’s the quickest way to stand out—or flame out—when you’re new to a job or internship? Olivia knows firsthand. After ten years working her way up from sales associate to leading early career development across Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Anthropologie Group, she’s seen where early talent shines and where they trip themselves up.
Why is striving for perfection a rookie mistake? What “unspoken skills” are employers really watching for? And how can you bounce back from early fumbles with confidence?
In this episode, Olivia pulls back the curtain on:
- The single quality that separates those who advance from those who stall out
- The real story behind “coachability”
- How to leverage feedback to grow and get noticed
If you want to know what gets you hired and sets you up for long-term success don’t miss this conversation.
Olivia Gatison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-gatison/
URBN Careers: https://www.urbn.com/work-with-us
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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