Show Notes: Careers in Review Podcast with Mike PedittoIntroduction

In this episode of the Careers in Review podcast, host Ariana Rosen interviews Mike, a recruiter with over a decade of experience in the industry. Mike is also a content creator who brings a human and vulnerable feel to the job search process. He shares his insights and tips on how to navigate the job market and career space like a pro.

Overview

In this interview, Mike talks about his passion for recruiting and talent, and how he started creating content on social media to help job seekers. He shares his approach to recruitment and how he focuses on how things are done, rather than how he wishes they were. He also discusses the challenges of talent acquisition in a year that has been rough for job seekers. Additionally, he shares his experience of losing his job and the importance of being vulnerable on social media. Finally, Mike explains the difference between internal and external recruiters.

Timestamped Chapter Summary

• Introduction to Mike (0:00:09)
• Mike's background and passion for recruiting (0:02:51)
• How Mike started creating content on social media (0:03:43)
• Mike's approach to recruitment (0:04:39)
• Challenges of talent acquisition in a rough year for job seekers (0:05:04)
• Mike's experience of losing his job and being vulnerable on social media (0:05:51)
• The difference between internal and external recruiters (0:09:40)
• Understanding the differences between recruiters and how to find them (0:10:59)
• Mike's recent content on the job search process and interview questions (0:11:20)
• The importance of focusing on the present job market and being realistic (0:12:31)
• The difficulty of the current job search process, especially for Gen Z (0:15:35)
• The power dynamic shift in the job market due to the pandemic (0:16:27)
• The need to play the game until we can make it better (0:18:54)
• The positive changes in the workforce over the years (0:19:44)
• Uninspired hiring and the need for change (0:21:09)
• The importance of creating a comfort level with candidates during interviews (0:21:33)
• The downside of budget cuts in the talent acquisition world (0:23:10)
• Mike's number one tip for job seekers (0:23:54)
• The reality of the current job market and the importance of not blaming oneself (0:25:08)
• The current job market competition and the importance of being prepared (0:27:07)
• Mike's underrated job searching or career advice (0:27:32)
• The importance of adapting the interview through each step of the process (0:28:02)
• The difference between being at the final interview and being the shoe-in for the job (0:29:42)
• Mike's social media handles and upcoming opportunities (0:31:47)
• Mike's plans for his content creation and social media presence (0:32:16)
• The challenge of creating a newsletter and Mike's email list (0:33:09)
• Ariana's advice for Mike on expanding his reach beyond social media (0:33:47)
• Conclusion and final thoughts (0:34:56)

Relevant Links and Resources

• Mike's LinkedIn profile: link
• Realistic Recruiting on TikTok: link
• Mike's resources: link
• Eddiana's LinkedIn: link

Quotable Moments with Mike!

• "Recruiters are people too" (0:01:57)
• "I think I just landed in the middle of this Venn diagram that people wanted to hear" (0:05:04)
• "During this time, as a third party recruiter, I'm grabbing coffee with people, I'm meeting them and I know ten senior software engineers who are looking" (0:10:33)
• "Stop worrying about how it should be...let's focus on what it's like today and how we're going to deal with this" (0:14:17)
• "People need to pay rent this month and I'm trying to help them get a job this month" (0:14:47)
• "Perfect can be the enemy of good" (0:20:41)
• "Uninspired hiring to me, is this right? It's the same questions that you've heard passed down from generation to generation" (0:21:14)
• "The best tip is understand the basis of how to get a job, which is build a strong resume" (0:24:19)
• "This market is like nothing young people especially have ever seen, and there's no easy way out of it" (0:25:37)
• "You are now up against the cream of the crop for this job. So what can you do to prove that you are the best there?" (0:29:51)

Conclusion

Mike's passion for recruiting and talent shines through in this episode of the Careers in Review podcast. He shares his insights and tips on how to navigate the job market and career space like a pro, including the challenges of talent acquisition in a year that has been rough for job seekers. Mike's experience of losing his job and being vulnerable on social media highlights the importance of authenticity and honesty in the job search process. He also provides practical advice for job seekers, such as building a strong resume and adapting the interview process through each step. Finally, Mike's upcoming plans for his content creation and social media presence show his commitment to helping job seekers and making a difference in the industry.