Rejected Or Selected

By Simon Carabetta

A podcast all about job search woes, hiring horror stories, and all things fair and unfair in and around our work lives.

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

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May 21, 2026 Unplugged 2
Another unplanned, unscripted, (mostly) unedited episode of RoS this week - it's Unplugged 2.
Listen in as Deany and Simon discuss everything in and around their work lives including what's going on personally: Did Simon flatline in the emergency ward? What interesting and somewhat racist encounter did Deany have in Paris? How can someone go 44 years of their life without realising they have dual citizenship?
It's all here and more in this week's unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.
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53min
May 07, 2026 Rare Exotic Animal
We have another special guest on Rejected or Selected and this week they don't hold back! Daisy Wong joins us to discuss her personal journey and career, from project coordination to now Cyber Culture and Awareness specialist, Daisy has dealt with plenty of bullshit over the years, and she enjoys telling us all about it.
From being treated like she's a rare exotic animal, to being undermined by previous bosses and co-workers, Daisy gives us insight as to just what it's like living with a disability in Corporate Australia.
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April 28, 2026 Fear, Failure, and Fraud
A true master at what he does, Shil Shanghavi is one of the world's most prolific public speakers and public speaking coaches. In our 6th episode for 2026 and first show with a guest for this year, Shil speaks authentically and genuinely about his journey from a 10 year old with a stutter and a dream to stages all around the world where he has spoken with leaders and people from all walks of life.

Deany and Simon discuss Shil's mastery of public speaking, the way he manages his stutter and his imposter syndrome, and his love for Manchester United.

You can find out more about Shil here www.shilshanghavi.com and you can also watch the documentary film made about him right here https://youtu.be/O73eDeg4-VY?si=5XRpkkUvsDO7G02C
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45min
April 09, 2026 Unplugged
It's finally come to this, our first unplanned, unscripted and "unplugged" (I mean, what even is "unplugged" these days, we're not Nirvana, this isn't Madison Square Garden, and it's not 1994)

Well, if you managed to ignore all of that, then Deany and Simon have a treat for you as our raw conversation takes a turn from LinkedIn algorithms, enshittification, and how people with ADHD are propping up the digital economy. There's something for (almost) everyone in this week's edition and our first ever unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.
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47min
March 26, 2026 You're Not A Culture Fit
In this episode of RoS Deany asks Simon to recount a time that he was told he simply wasn't a culture fit when rejected for a job. The team discusses what this term means and the possible reasons as to why it's used so often in Corporate Australia.
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30min
March 12, 2026 Mind The Gap
In our third and STILL guestless episode, Deany and Simon dissect a number of Australia's most "trusted" salary guides. However, are these guides the source of truth that they make themselves out to be, or is something more nefarious at play?
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38min
February 26, 2026 Please, May I Have Some More?
In our second (guestless still) episode for 2026, Deany discusses her own request for a pay rise and has unlocked more questions on how to do so in Australian workplaces. We ask why talking salaries and pay rises is so taboo in Aussie corporate culture and try to figure out the best way to navigate these delicate situations.
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36min
February 12, 2026 Just When I Thought I Was Out...
Ever been this close to throwing in the towel on a career? Well, our co-host Simon certainly came within a breath of doing just that late last year. In our premiere episode of our second season, Deany and Simon explore what happened and the 'why' behind Simon's decision to stay in Cyber Security.
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38min
September 15, 2025 Like a Phoenix Rising
Deany and Simon take a break from our amazing list of guests and have a good old fashioned heart to heart about their careers, the state of recruitment, and the truth behind cliches.
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53min
July 21, 2025 Episode 5
In this episode we are joined by Natalie Ludwig of Plant With Willow. Natalie has a strong background in tech sales and tech recruitment, plying her trade in her native land of Germany, then London and now in Perth, Western Australia. She speaks to us candidly about her experience in getting her head around Australian corporate culture and the differences between where she currently resides, and Europe, particularly as someone who speaks English as a second language.
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38min

FAQs about Rejected Or Selected:

How many episodes does Rejected Or Selected have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.