Episode 157 is live! This week, we talk with Alex Smith in Memphis, TN. Alex is the Chief HR Officer for the City of Memphis. She also served on the HR teams at Brightstar Device Protection, Target Corporation, and Microsoft. Alex will be speaking this year at SXSW on a panel called, "Dear HR: Ditch the pool table and pay student loans."

On today’s episode, Alex shares:

• The details on the student loan reimbursement plan the City of Memphis has implemented
• What types of creative benefits companies are offering
• The differences in interviewing at a corporation versus a government
• Tips on deciding if you should work at a corporate job, or a government job
• Tips for transitioning between different cities

Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher.

To learn more about Alex, you can find her on LinkedIn. Learn more about the City of Memphis on the City of Memphis website. And, learn more about Alex's SXSW panel on the SXSW website.

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