Do you think it's getting harder for trans people to find jobs? In this week's episode Matthew sits down with Talent Acquisition leader Bertie Jenner who talks through her experience on the job market, as a recruiting leader, and as a trans person.

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We've been assessing a foolproof framework for finding your next job!

Companies don't hire candidates for skills, but we think they should!

Structured, skills-based interviews lead to better interview decisions. This episode we really dig into the future of interviewing and why you're not getting your skills assessed properly.

This week Matthew is joined by Darren Bush, the Head of Talent Acquisition at Ericsson as they outline their predictions for the Job Market in 2025. AI came up (more than once), but importantly they outlined how AI can help and hurt your job search.

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In episode 37 Darren and Matt review the big changes that could impact Job Seekers in 2025

In this episode, Open to Work Podcast host Matthew Parker—LinkedIn Top Voice and founder of the Open to Work Community—is joined by Daniel Space (known as TheDanFromHR on TikTok), a seasoned HR Business Partner with over 20 years of experience in Big Tech and consulting.

Together, they uncover the golden rules of job seeking and share actionable advice on what candidates should do differently to stand out in today’s competitive market.

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Eric Guidice is a seasoned recruiting leader with an impressive background. He has held key roles at Uber, Bird, and Clutter and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Headcount365.

Morgan Williams is the Founder and CEO of Peak HR and serves on the Harvard Business Review advisory council. With over a decade of expertise in employee lifecycle development, corporate diversity, and people operations strategy, Morgan is recognized for her compassionate approach and strategic insight. She has successfully led large-scale initiatives across various industries, including downsizing, employee engagement, and performance optimization. Her experience spans unionized and non-unionized organizations, where she has played a key role in driving cross-functional collaboration and organizational growth.

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Luke Victor is a seasoned talent leader and current Head of Talent at Cleo, bringing a robust background in technical recruitment. Known for his transparent approach and deep industry insight, Luke champions open conversations about compensation and career growth, empowering candidates and organizations to navigate the hiring process more effectively.

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