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Don't wait for permission, go after your dreams
Dave Lu is a seasoned Silicon Valley technology professional who transitioned from being a successful entrepreneur, Emmy Award-winning producer to a venture capitalist. He established Hyphen Capital, an investment firm dedicated to supporting and empoweri
"My Story As A CIA Agent For 37 Years": Dale Bendler
Dale Bendler served in Force Recon and is a former CIA paramilitary officer for the United States.In this episode, Dale reflects on how his study abroad through Rutgers University was a litmus test for a career in intelligence, and walks us through his j
Meeting Gen-Z Where They Are: Becky Frankiewicz, President North America at ManpowerGroup
Becky Frankiewicz is the Chief Commercial Officer, President North America at ManpowerGroup, a global leader in staffing and recruitment.In this episode, Becky discusses the overwhelming nature of the Gen-Z experience, highlighting their increased suscept
Despite The Soul-Crushing Job Market, Here’s How You Can Succeed: Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait
Daniel Chait is the cofounder and CEO of Greenhouse, a cloud-based hiring software.In this episode, Daniel delves into the current state of the job market, describing it as the most challenging he's ever encountered, despite misleading headline figures
Navigating the Tech Job Market: Recruitment Insights for 2025
In this episode, we are joined by three tech recruiting heavyweights from the banking, fintech and startup sectors to discuss the 2024 tech job market.They highlight the growing prevalence of contract roles, which can be just as lucrative as full-time
The Current Trend In The White Collar Job Market and What To Anticipate In The Future of Work
Jeff Schwartz is the VP of Insights and Impact at Gloat, an AI talent marketplace platform.Whats happening today in the white-collar job market is as slow as its ever going to be, according to Jeff. Were going to see disruption and substantial change
How To Get Fired At Your Office Holiday Party
Company holiday parties are an extension of the workplace, and its important to maintain a professional image when enjoying the festivities.These events can be a minefield of potential missteps that could have lasting consequences on your career and wor
Gen-Zs Are Delusional When It Comes To Salaries
A recent survey has unveiled a startling disconnect between young peoples perception of financial success and their economic reality. The study revealed that Gen-Z believe an annual salary of $587,797 and a net worth of $9.47 million are necessary to ach
What Can Go Horribly Wrong When You Bring Your Whole Self To Work
There is an ongoing debate about whether or not you should bring your authentic self to work. Critics say that you should check all that at the door, leaving behind your personal politics, social causes and sob stories. In this episode, we discuss the ex
What You Need To Know About The Job Market, Economy & Inflation: Ex-Chief Economist At Glassdoor
Aaron Terrazas is an economist who has worked for the U.S. Treasury, Zillow and was most recently, the chief economist at Glassdoor. He spent his career providing research, analysis and commentary on today’s evolving workplace and fast-changing labor mark