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Cleaning Toilets, Cracking CVs, and Changing Recruiting with Steven McGrath - My First Job ep24
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…
From Women’s Shoes to Workforce AI with Ben Mones - My First Job ep23
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…
From Landscaping to Director of Partnerships w Tom Horne - My First Job ep 22
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…
From Admin Assistant to Parental Leave Coach w Ariana Hillis - My First Job ep 21
Join host Mike Wood as he chats with Ariana Hillis about her diverse and entrepreneurial career path on "My First Job." Ariana shares how her actual first job, starting at age 15 as an Administrative…
From Counting Money to Equity Activations w T. Tara Turk-Haynes - My First Job ep 20
In this episode of "My First Job", host Mike Wood speaks with T. Tara Turk-Haynes, the founder and consultant for Equity Activations. Turk-Haynes shares the unconventional story of her very first job…
From Programmer to CEO of Greenhouse w Daniel Chait - My First Job ep 19
In this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood sits down with Daniel Chait, the CEO of Greenhouse, to discuss his career journey, starting with his first job as a programmer at a small software…
From Ice Cream Maker to Custom Camps Founder w Ben Hanna - My First Job ep 18
In this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood speaks with Ben Hanna, the founder of Custom Camps, about his winding career path. Ben recounts his very first job making ice cream at the age of 14…
From Retail HR to CEO w Jocelyn King - My First Job ep 17
In this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood interviews Jocelyn King, CEO and founder of Virtual HR. Jocelyn recounts her eventful first job in HR at a large retail company, where she navigated…
From Paper Route to HR Expert w Kevin Grossman - My First Job ep 16
In this episode of “My First Job,” host Mike Wood chats with Kevin Grossman about his very first job: a paper route. Kevin shares humorous and insightful anecdotes about the challenges and surprising…
From Baseball Umpire to Director of Strategic Partnerships w. Michael O'Sullivan - My First Job ep 15
In this episode of "My First Job," host Mike Wood welcomes Michael O'Sullivan to discuss his career journey, starting with his surprisingly enduring first job as a baseball umpire, which he began at…
From Demolition to TikTok Influencer w Joel Lalgee - My First Job ep 14
In this episode of "My First Job," host Mike Wood welcomes Joel Lalgee, the "Realist Recruiter" and TikTok influencer, to share the surprising story of his early work experiences. Joel recounts his…
From Flash Flashes to Career Pivots w Adam Posner - My First Job ep 13
Join Mike Wood in San Diego at TA Week as he chats with Adam Posner about his truly unique first job as a photographer's assistant, complete with tuxedo attire, film cartridges, and learning to…
From Cold Calls to Corporate Recruiting w Keirsten Greggs - My First Job ep 12
Join Mike Wood in a special in-person episode from TA Week in San Diego as he chats with Keirsten Greggs of Trapper Cruder. Keirsten shares her surprising first job involving persuasive (and often…
From Dishwasher to HR Tech Guru w Sean Luitjens - My First Job ep 11
Discover the unconventional journey of Sean Luitjens, from washing dishes at the Elks Club to becoming a leading voice in HR tech. In this episode of My First Job, Sean shares how the customer…
From Italian Restaurant to TA Week with Kara Mignanelli - My First Job Ep 10
In this episode, Mike welcomes Kara Mignanelli, the leader of TA Week, ahead of the upcoming event in San Diego. They discuss the significance of TA Week, insights into talent acquisition trends, and…
From Pizza to People with Allie Wehling - My First Job Ep 9
In this episode of My First Job host Mike Wood sits down with Allie Wehlink and talks about her journey from working at a pizza parlor to her career as an applied industrial-organizational…
A Monster Episode with Jeff Taylor - My First Job Ep 8
This episode of My First Job, hosted by Mike Wood, features an engaging conversation with Jeff Taylor, the founder of Monster.com, a groundbreaking platform in the online recruiting industry. The…
The "Forrest Gump" of the HR Tech World w Dan Miller - My First Job Ep 7
In this episode of 'My First Job,' host Mike Wood welcomes a special guest: a former colleague from WorkHuman with a fascinating career journey. Often referred to as the 'Forrest Gump' of the HR tech…
Punk Rock HR with Laurie Ruettiman - My First Job Ep 6
In this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood sits down with Laurie Ruettimann, a trailblazer in the HR Tech space and the dynamic force behind Punk Rock HR. From her multifaceted career to her…
From T-Rex to Star with Elena Valentine - My First Job Ep 5
In this inspirational episode of My First Job, Mike Wood sits down with the amazing Elena Valentine to details her journey going from performing in a T-Rex costume to community leader and a voice for…
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