Episode 25: Eggrolls and Eyerolls - My AAPI life

05/31/22 • 28 min

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Episode 25 of the Jess Get Hired Podcast is entitled, Eggrolls and Eyerolls. In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month #AAPI, I made it in time to share my lighthearted take on what it's like to be an Asian in Corporate America. To be more specific, Filipino. I briefly discuss why Asian women are precluded from leadership positions at America's Top Companies, as well as the boardroom's lack of diversity. I'll also share a few of my "eye-roll" moments. I share my stories and experiences, as well as address the most common misconceptions that most people have: "Where are you from?" "You aren't Asian enough...." "Asians never seem to age,......you look like you're 12." "Asians become doctors or nurses..." "You know Karate, right?" ...and more.... This is a good-natured conversation that I hope entertains you while also shedding light on our differences and allowing us to laugh about it.. About the Jess Get Hired Podcast This podcast is hosted by Jessica Fiesta George, a Talent Acquisition Executive that consults Private-Equity backed companies on positioning them for growth. The podcast is for jobseekers, business professionals, the underemployed, and the unappreciated employee that are looking to level up their opportunities. Learn more at www.jessgethired.com This episode is sponsored by Kitcaster. Have a unique story to tell? Why not share it on a podcast? Get booked on top podcasts that your audience is listenting to! A special offer for guests of this podcast: https://www.kitcaster.com/jessgethired for more details! Like this episode? Buy her a coffee (or Boba Tea) Venmo or CashApp: FiestaGeorge

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Episode 24: Opportunity Overhaul! featuring Matt Warzel

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Jess Get Hired Podcast - Episode 24 - Opportunity Overhaul with Career Coach, Matthew Warzel Opportunity is out there. What are you doing to go after it? Join me in a conversation with Matt Warzel, a certified resume writing expert and career coach. We talk about bouncing back after being laid off and the different struggles many job seekers are facing today. He shares a few tips to stand out from the crowd so you can take advantage of the different opportunities ahead of you. Finding opportunities isn’t about submitting resumes you find on a job board and waiting for recruiters or companies to contact you. A part of finding your next opportunity is about putting in some work. That includes: Networking with a purpose – start with the people you already know and then get out of your comfort zone and find people in the industry or occupation you are looking to get into. Join professional organizations. These are groups that can give you the inside track. Job Boards are not the end-all and be-all solution, but use it as a starting point. Find recruiters to partner with who can help you. Get a career coach to help you take a strategic approach and keep you motivated for your next career opportunity! Find a Recruiter that will be your new bestie - They will advocate for you if they know who you are and your capabilities! It takes a lot of time and patience and depending on the position you’re chasing, the experience you bring to the table, finding the right opportunity will take time, so you will need patience and resilience. About Matt: Matthew Warzel, CPRW is a certified resume writing expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He manages MJW Careers and provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history of working in Human Resources and recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries. He fashions a resume that allows employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on the employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity. www.jobstickers.com About Jessica: Jessica Fiesta George is the Host of the podcast, "Jess Get Hired." With over 15 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, she currently advises private-equity-backed companies on how to scale their business, grow talent organically, build their teams through diversity initiatives, discover new HR technology, and manage all aspects of the talent acquisition and talent management process. Learn more: www.jessgethired.com #jessgethired

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Episode 26: Evolution of Hiring

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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 department," "recruitment department," and "talent acquisition department." All of these terms have one thing in common: they all aim to hire and fill a position. Otherwise, each role has some additional complexities, and I'll only scratch the surface of each of these roles in this episode.

Recruiting vs. Talent Acquisition. How different are they? I will talk about the shift from recruiting to talent acquisition and how to understand what makes each role unique.

Learn more about Jess Get Hired by visiting: www.jessgethired.com

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