Unofficial HR

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  • Ep 7 - Virtual job fairs, outdated job application tips, and are companies listing jobs that are actually open?

    Are virtual job fairs just data-collection schemes? And how many job postings are for positions that are LEGITIMATELY open?!

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
    - Are confused by how so many jobs say they're hiring but getting an interview is so hard
    - Are curious about virtual job fairs
    - Want to know what job application advice is irrelevant
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
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    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    31 min
  • Ep 6 - Job hunting trials and tribulations, imposter syndrome, and avoiding job scams

    What's your job application style? One of us is thoughtful and selective and one goes the spray-and-pray route...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Are currently job hunting and want to hear other job applicants' stories
    - Struggle with imposter syndrome at work
    - Want to know job scam red flags
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently applying
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    25 min
  • Ep 5 - Passion vs pay, comparing our Myers-Briggs types, and Indeed horror stories

    Is it just us, or are the companies hiring on Indeed a special kind of f*cked?...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Know your Myers-Briggs personality type and want to hear others'
    - Have applied to jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn
    - Are torn between doing what you love and making money
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    20 min
  • Ep 4 - Work culture differences around the world and the post-travel sads

    Europeans be taking their lunch breaks...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Love traveling
    - Enjoy learning about other cultures
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    33 min
  • Ep 3 - Leavin' for Mexico: Job hopping, travel, and burnout

    The stigma of staying for less than a year vs. knowing when it's time to go...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Have changed jobs several times or worked in several different industries
    - Have experienced burnout at work or think you might be
    - Like to travel
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    25 min
  • Ep 2 - Early career moves, work motivation, quotes, and inspo

    Sometimes your hustle is folding panties at Victoria's Secret, sometimes you need a little inspiration...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Have changed jobs several times or worked in several different industries
    - Enjoy a motivational quote or two
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    30 min
  • Ep 1 - Work-related expenses, PTO, and four years of friendship

    A nurse and a marketer walk into a bar...

    You might enjoy this episode if you:
    - Think paid time off should be actual paid time away from your job
    - Have had to pay out of pocket for work expenses
    - Are a nurse or have worked in nursing
    - Are active military or a military veteran
    - Work in corporate America
    - Have a job you aren't 100% satisfied with, want a new job, or are currently job hunting
    - Had a job you hated in the past
    - Are curious about other people's career experiences
    - Are confused about what your employer can tell you to do
    - Enjoy casual conversations between friends
    - Don't mind excessive swearing
    - Don't mind less-than-perfect audio (we are entirely self-produced and edited!)
    - Want to support indie podcasters
    πŸ’œ

    Note: This show contains profanity. Listener discretion advised.

    Disclaimer: As the title of our show suggests, we are not HR professionals. The topics discussed in this show are for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as expert career advice.

    AI Transparency: We may occasionally rely on artificial intelligence or AI-enabled tools to assist in the production, editing, or promotion of this podcast. We will never use AI to mislead, impersonate, or deceptively portray other people or information.

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    Send your workplace stories, questions, show feedback, or advertising opportunities to [email protected].

    πŸ’œ Connect with us: linktr.ee/unofficialhr

    27 min

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The career podcast your job doesn't want you to know about. 😈

Having no professional training in human resources whatsoever, friends Ali and Kayla casually discuss what they've learned,…