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My First Job hosted by Mike Wood

My First Job hosted by Mike Wood

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Ever wondered how the brightest minds in HR, talent acquisition, and recruiting got their start? My First Job, hosted by industry insider Mike Wood, takes you on a journey through the early beginnings of today’s top thought leaders in the world of HR. Each episode dives into the formative first jobs that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned along the way. With engaging conversations and plenty of inspiring moments, My First Job offers valuable insights into the people behind the policies, the strategies that lead to success, and the power of embracing humble beginnings. Whether you’re an HR pro or just starting your career, this podcast will spark new ideas and remind you that every journey has a first step.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • Cleaning Toilets, Cracking CVs, and Changing Recruiting with Steven McGrath - My First Job ep24
    2025/07/03
    Steven McGrath, Product Experience Manager at Poetry, kicks off his recruiting story far from the tech world—scrubbing bathrooms at 13 and cycling uphill to wash dishes and walk dogs in rural Scotland. From Canada’s hot tub scene to oil and gas recruitment back home, Steve shares how his unconventional path gave him an empathy-first view of hiring. In this episode, he tells Mike how he went from paper résumés to revolutionizing recruiter productivity with Poetry. Along the way, Steve opens up about staying human in an AI-powered world, why recruiters deserve better tools, and how being “too nice” can actually be your greatest strength. Highlights Include: Manual labor in Canada and how immigration laws changed his life Recruiting in pre-LinkedIn days using paper files and intuition Giving free résumé help to overlooked candidates How Poetry is giving recruiters their time (and sanity) back What makes Scottish OnlyFans truly unforgettable 📍 Connect with Steven on LinkedIn and visit poetryhr.com to learn more.
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    26 分
  • From Women’s Shoes to Workforce AI with Ben Mones - My First Job ep23
    2025/06/26
    Before launching Fama, one of the most innovative companies in talent screening, Ben Mones was hustling on the Nordstrom sales floor selling women’s shoes. In this episode, Ben joins host Mike Wood to reflect on lessons from retail, grilling whole hogs, and the early mistakes that inspired him to build a company around online behavioral screening. Ben opens up about his entrepreneurial roots, the experience that made him realize social media should be part of background checks, and how Fama helps companies hire smarter while staying compliant. He also dishes on AI’s impact on hiring, Gen Z’s digital footprint, and why good judgment still beats a great résumé. Key Moments: Selling Uggs and learning upsell tactics at 18 Running a barbecue business inspired by his dad, a former pork cook-off champ The turning point that led to founding Fama How to responsibly screen online behavior during hiring What the future of work looks like in the age of AI 📍 Learn more at Fama.io or find Ben on LinkedIn.
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    31 分
  • From Landscaping to Director of Partnerships w Tom Horne - My First Job ep 22
    2025/05/01
    On this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood talks with Tom Horne, Director of Partnerships at Hari, about his initial foray into the working world: landscaping for a tough neighbor. Tom shares how that challenging first job, along with a subsequent lifeguarding role, instilled crucial lessons in efficiency, hard work, communication, and taking responsibility, which have shaped his career path. The conversation moves to Tom's current role in HR tech, the current state of the job market dynamic, and the potential impact of AI, highlighting how prioritizing skills and using AI to offload tasks can free up time for professional growth.
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    27 分

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