Resume A to Z and Weird Interview Tests

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08/09/24 • 51 min

In this feature-length episode of the Futurizm podcast, we discuss everything resume (or CV!) related. Former Big Tech recruiter Will shares his insider tips and advice, covering everything from common resume mistakes and myths to the role of AI and irksome buzzwords. Who knows, it could make the difference between getting an interview or not! We also look at how salt and pepper, coffee cups and late-night messages could affect your chances of landing a job.

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The Futurizm Tech Career Podcast - Resume A to Z and Weird Interview Tests

Transcript

00:14.28
futurizm
Hello and thank you for tuning into the Futurism podcast with me, Peter Scott.
00:22.99
futurizm
ah You nailed it.
00:23.79
Will Grady
just just for a bit sorry mate just just for farm just for farm it's a blooper can we start again mate can we start again yeah mate right
00:25.27
futurizm
You nailed it. It's all right, mate.
00:29.17
futurizm
Well, as it says in the title, this week, it's a blooper. Do you want to start again? All r