Open To Work

Open To Work

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Open To Work episodes

  • Is it harder for trans people to get a job?

    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.

    Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://opentoworktoolkit.substack.com/

    Be sure to check out HireGuide's exclusive glossary of interview questions by job type -https://www.hireguide.com/resources/interview-questions

    As ever thank you to our Sponsors:

    Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/

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    41 min
  • A foolproof framework for finding your next job in 2025

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

    In today's episode, Matthew is joined by Alex Ayin, founder of Elite Team Tactics, with conversation focusing on high performers and what candidates can do to adopt the mentality required to operate at the highest level. The podcast features several key tips on how to focus your time and what you can do now to be better prepared for the future.
    Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://gethiredtoolkit.substack.com/
    Be sure to check out HireGuide's exclusive glossary of interview questions by job type -
    https://www.hireguide.com/resources/interview-questions
    As ever thank you to our Sponsors:
    Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/
    Hireguide https://www.hireguide.com/

    45 min
  • Companies Don't Hire Candidates for Skills. But They Should.

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

    This week, Matthew is joined by Steve Lewis, the managing director of Hire Guide as our two experts discuss the current problems facing modern day company hiring techniques. AI continues to be a hot topic as the duo look at defining the right balance between structured interview approaches and proper company feedback.
    Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://gethiredtoolkit.substack.com/
    Be sure to check out HireGuide's exclusive glossary of interview questions by job type -
    https://www.hireguide.com/resources/interview-questions
    As ever thank you to our Sponsors:
    Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/
    Hireguide https://www.hireguide.com/

    43 min
  • How to Improve Your Job Search - Top Experts 2025 Predictions

    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.

    Sign up for our free weekly job search tips in our newsletter - https://gethiredtoolkit.substack.com/


    As ever thank you to our Sponsors:

    Alderson James https://aldersonjames.com/

    Hireguide https://www.hireguide.com/

    47 min
  • “If You’re Doing It, Everyone Else Is Too. Here’s How to Stand Out.”

    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.

    Special thanks to our sponsors:

    Alderson James: ⁠https://aldersonjames.com/

    ⁠Metaview: ⁠https://www.metaview.ai/⁠

    39 min
  • Morgan Williams: "I Had to Lay Off My Friends"

    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.


    Special thanks to our sponsors:


    Alderson James: https://aldersonjames.com

    Metaview: https://www.metaview.ai

    36 min
  • Luke Victor: “If You Want To Know How Much A Company Pays, Ask"

    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.

    Special thanks to our sponsors:

    Alderson James: https://aldersonjames.com/

    Metaview: https://www.metaview.ai/

    36 min

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We want to help you find your next job! Join expert recruitment leader Matt and other seasoned recruiters as they share decades of insights and strategies to help you navigate today's challenging job market.