Unofficial HR
Unofficial HR
The career podcast your job doesn't want you to know about. 😈
Having no professional training in human resources whatsoever, friends Ali and Kayla casually discuss what they've learned, avoided, and overcome in their own careers so you can do better in yours.
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show conveys, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. However, we will never use AI to intentionally mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray people or information.
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
All episodes
Best episodes
Seasons
Top 10 Unofficial HR Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Unofficial HR episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Unofficial HR for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Unofficial HR episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
08/02/24 • 33 min
Why are companies ghosting job applicants like LinkedIn's the new Tinder?
In this episode, we talk about how we manage job application rejection and job search burnout.
Related links:
- The National Crisis Helpline (US only)
- iHire survey on job search mental health
- Mr. Beast's housing project video
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Are job hunting while unemployed
- Are submitting applications while trying to leave a job
- Are feeling burnt out in your job search
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
07/05/24 • 20 min
Maybe take the handcuffs off the bedframe before the dog sitter comes over...
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Have a side hustle or side gig that you do in addition to working full-time
- Are curious about the gig economy and side hustle opportunities
- Have done pet sitting through Rover or are considering it
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
Ep 9 - Work life balance, setting boundaries, and should you add coworkers on social media?
Unofficial HR
06/28/24 • 34 min
What better way to tell if a coworker respects your boundaries than by ignoring their follow request?
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Struggle with setting boundaries at work
- Want a better work/life balance
- Get requests to add your coworkers on social media
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
09/27/24 • 35 min
Good communication, flexible scheduling, respectful boundaries... all the green flags.
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Enjoy positive job characteristics and job green flags
- Want to hear about other people's workplace green flags
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Are curious about other people's career and job hunt experiences
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
06/14/24 • 30 min
Who else had to take a weird job interview etiquette class in high school or college?
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
- Are curious about job fairs
- Want to know if you really need a cover letter
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
Ep 7 - Virtual job fairs, outdated job application tips, and are companies listing jobs that are actually open?
Unofficial HR
06/07/24 • 30 min
Are virtual job fairs just data-collection schemes? And how many job postings are for positions that are LEGITIMATELY open?!
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
- Are confused by how so many jobs say they're hiring but getting an interview is so hard
- Are curious about virtual job fairs
- Want to know what job application advice is irrelevant
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
05/31/24 • 24 min
What's your job application style? One of us is thoughtful and selective and one goes the spray-and-pray route...
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
- Struggle with imposter syndrome at work
- Want to know job scam red flags
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
05/24/24 • 19 min
Is it just us, or are the companies hiring on Indeed a special kind of f*cked?...
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Know your Myers-Briggs personality type and want to hear others'
- Have applied to jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn
- Are torn between doing what you love and making money
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
05/10/24 • 32 min
Europeans be taking their lunch breaks...
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Love traveling
- Enjoy learning about other cultures
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
04/26/24 • 24 min
The stigma of staying for less than a year vs. knowing when it's time to go...
You might enjoy this episode if you:
- Have changed jobs several times or worked in several different industries
- Have experienced burnout at work or think you might be
- Like to travel
- Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
- Are active military or a military veteran
- Work in corporate America
- Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
- Had a job you hated in the past
- Are curious about other people's career experiences
- Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
- Enjoy casual conversations between friends
- Don't mind excessive swearing
- Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
- Want to support indie podcasters
💜
Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.
Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.
AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.
--------------------------------
Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].
💜 Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Unofficial HR have?
Unofficial HR currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Unofficial HR cover?
The podcast is about Career, Self-Help, Work, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Job, Human Resources, Business, Advice, Tips and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Unofficial HR?
The episode title 'Ep 12 - Handling job search rejection, burnout, and staying motivated in your job hunt' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unofficial HR?
The average episode length on Unofficial HR is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unofficial HR released?
Episodes of Unofficial HR are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unofficial HR?
The first episode of Unofficial HR was released on Apr 13, 2024.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ