Guest: Stephanie Steele, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Programs at Rapid7

Stephanie Steele knows what it takes to get hired. With years of experience recruiting early-career talent, she’s passionate about helping Gen Z candidates bridge the gap between school and the workforce. As Senior Manager at Rapid7—a global cybersecurity company—Stephanie has reviewed countless entry-level applications and interviews.

In this episode, Stephanie shares:

• What she really looks for on Gen Z resumes
• The most common resume and interview mistakes—and how to easily avoid them
• Why soft skills like communication and problem-solving matter, and how to show them off beyond “buzzwords”
• Her take on the media buzz about Gen Z’s workforce readiness

If you’re applying for your first job or internship, Stephanie’s insights will help you stand out for all the right reasons.

Don’t miss Part 2, where she’ll dive into how to prove your soft skills, why networking matters, and mistakes that could hurt your job search!

Links:

Rapid7: https://www.rapid7.com/

Stephanie Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-steele-30695443/