Randy Carroll, Human Resources Manager and Leader at Olin Chemical Company, joins for a walk through his extensive HR career journey through UPS, Fedex, the State of Tennessee, Publix, TVA, BCBST, and beyond. This episode contains great tips for crafting your resume, getting hired, finding talent, and more.

This episode of CTRL ALT STORY also touches on the following topics

• Olin Chemical Company - what they make/do
• How Randy got into HR - for a girl and to prove UPS wrong
• How the world of HR can be different and the same across different companies
• The Grim Reaper of giving bad news
• Funny HR stories - A giveaway bidet and very moist cake
• Technology in HR - From faxed in resumes to the age of AI and how to balance the personal touch
• LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Networking - The best way to get hired and find recruits
• Tips to help your resume stand out
• How watsonx Orchestrate can simplify and automate HR functions
• Advice for someone who wants to get into HR as a career
• Why you should put the green banner on your LinkedIn (#OpenToWork)

Your host is Josh Spurgin and I’m a watsonx Technical Specialist at IBM. I can also be found under the name Data Nerd Josh on various social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn. My website is www.DataNerdJosh.com

CTRL ALT STORY is a new technology podcast / career podcast where I have conversations with people who work in and with technology, go through their career journeys, dive into career advice, and even share some fun stories along the way. If you're interested in being a guest, just let me know!

Please enjoy and reach out with any questions, comments, or feedback you may have for this new podcast!

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