Jess Get Hired

I'm celebrating my birthday this month, and I'd love for you to join me as I reflect on how much the hiring world has changed.  Throughout my career, I've witnessed how human resources has changed, evolved, and created new opportunities to focus on various aspects of the employee and candidate experience.

In this episode, I explore how much has changed in my career from the "personnel department," "staffing ...

Do you manage a business?  Do you manage people?  Are you hiring?  If you are posting jobs and not getting traction with filling your jobs, the answer could be right in front of you!  Your existing employees are looking for mobility and if you don't have a retention strategy, your employees will be looking for other jobs.  

If you have a team that has been running for weeks without a manager because you are trying to hire one, ...

Episode 19 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast features Elena Joy Thurston, Founder of  Pride and Joy Foundation, a non-profit that is dedicated to reducing the rate of suicide and homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. Elena Joy is an inspirational LGBTQ+ speaker and trainer. She is also a  Mormon mom of four who lost her marriage, her church, and her community when she came out as a lesbian.  Elena’s viral TEDx talk on surviving...

Have you all ever worked in an organization where the leaders didn’t match the culture? A place where you loved your job, but your manager totally sucked at doing the one job they were supposed to do, which was lead and manage a team?  

Special Guest for this episode is Eric Harkins, a motivational speaker, a consultant, and author of the book, Great Leaders make sure Monday Morning Doesn’t Suck.  We are going to have a blunt discu...

Cue in the party balloons, pop the champagne, and throw some confetti! It’s a Fiesta!  It's my 1 year anniversary as a podcaster!  Jess Get Hired started as a passion project and I am excited for all of the accomplishments I have had this year!  17 episodes, which include 2 bonus episodes, several guests, and achieving Top Talent Acquisition / Recruiting podcast on a few lists!    In this episode, I opened up my social media ch...

Since the pandemic last year, employers have been focused on employee health and well-being. Millions of people were laid off, leaving them with financial and professional insecurity. Working from home has added to challenges, as parents have had to learn how to work and teach their kids at the same time. Several people are finding it hard to separate work and personal life, which is creating tension and, ultimately, workplace burn...

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network.  Last year, I published Episode 3 titled "Your LinkedIn Profile Sucks," in which I discussed what makes a bad profile and offered advice on how to improve your online presence. Episode 12 expands on some of the previous tips by reminding listeners of some of the key components of your LinkedIn profile as well as new tips to help you build your brand. 

Employers, recr...

Matthew Kosec, a Servant Leader, Consultant, and all-around nice guy, joins me in this episode. We met before the pandemic when he was a guest speaker at a company conference. Matt transitioned from a long career in law enforcement to a career in learning and development, eventually becoming a consultant for top organizations in the United States. His evolution and transition into a new career shows his resilience and determination...