H.I.R.E.D - Help, Inform, Reflect, Empower, Develop

In this episode of H.I.R.E.D Trevor and Paul are joined by Roger Lawrence. Roger is a current job seeker with a very deep and rich back story. He is a man of many talents and stories. Rogers walks through a number of stories to illustrate his version of resilience and introduces us to the term "anti fragility". Roger also explains how he sees resilience and stubbornness as being different things (...

Welcome back to our 6th episode of season 2. We appreciate you choosing to listen to H.I.R.E.D. A podcast that is created to help support job seekers (or those with an interest in this area) with information, support and a bit of a laugh. In this information we take on the mighty ATS beast (Applicant Tracking System). If you've followed social media you've likely become aware of the mythol...

The goal of job seeking is finding a job that you want. If you're a job seeker, chances are that you're not really enjoying being unemployed. It's not a fun place, but, finding balance, which includes finding some enjoyment and fun, is critical to surviving and functioning. In the episode Trevor and Paul talk to special guest Phil Kan about his tactics to stay upbeat when job hunting....

In this episode, Trevor and Paul are joined by special guest Travis Newing. The topic of discussion is The Hustle Game as invented by Trevor and offered through his company Talentology AU. We dive into the game, it's history, evolution, benefits and where it may go in the future. This game could well be the first of its type in the world. Travis talks about his participation in The Hustle Game and...

Welcome to another episode of H.I.R.E.D. A podcast tailored to helping job seekers through actionable information and insights. In this episode we talk to our guest David Lewis about the LinkedIn "green ring" and also "hustle culture" in job seeking. David talks about his experience with the "green ring" . Trevor and Paul chip in with their views on the subject. David also talks about his version...

Welcome to season 2, episode 2. This episode has guest Mahmoud Sleiman in the studio and talking about his experiences with fractional employment. If this term is new to you, listen in and get up to speed on what it means to be a fractional worker. As always Trevor brings his deep industry experience along with his weird desire to close out episodes with a song. I learned a lot from this episode a...

It's 2026 and H.I.R.E.D is back. Join Trevor and Paul as they revisit 2025 and then drop a few hints about what is ahead in 2026. We are stoked to be back and doing this show to help give job seekers a voice. As always, if you have feedback, or an idea, or would like to be on H.I.R.E.D contact us via: podcasthired@gmail.com LinkedIn direct message a comment on the podcast Remember that together we...

Welcome to H.I.R.E.D, where Trevor and Paul explore the job market, recruiting, job seeking and other related topics of interest. In this episode H.I.R.E.D joins Tomas Jajesnica as he continues his "happiness" data collection experiment. In a first for H.I.R.E.D we talk to Tomas a he drives an Uber. The conversation continues as Tomas collects a paying passenger and we sit in on the conversation w...

Come and join us at H.I.R.E.D. Finally, it's here. We've been through recording issues, illnesses and finally, on attempt 3, just when we thought we had "crossed the line", post production issues. In this podcast Trevor and Paul are joined by guest Kym Vassiliou (co-founder of EquallyU). Kym has extensive experience in disability employment, helping people with disabilities find work through coach...

In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Susan Mackay talk about the pros and cons or working from home. With over a decade of experience leading major digital, mobile, and internet banking transformations. From steering large-scale agile programs to balancing life with three kids under two, Susan embodies the idea of “working to live, not living to work.” As an early adopter of work from ho...

In our previous episode we went deep on the impact of ghosting on job seekers. In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Dean Ellis dive deep on the impacts of recruiters being ghosted. Both Trevor and Dean have deep experience in the recruiting industry, and it shows. Almost as much as their "people first" approach. You can reach out to Dean on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanellis-...

Some ghosts, like Casper, are friendly, helpful, and bring happiness. Unfortunately, ghosting in recruitment is nothing like Casper. It’s disrespectful, draining, and the opposite of making you feel happy and valued. In this episode, Trevor, Paul, and special guest Stephen Holland discuss ghosting from a job seeker’s perspective. We explore why it happens and share positive behaviours and actions...

In this episode of H.I.R.E.D Trevor and Paul discuss ageism and its impacts. Guest Margaret Gilbert shares her experiences, stories and sense of humour to provide us with compelling listening. Whether you’re applying, interviewing, networking, or just trying to stay positive—we’re here to help you get H.I.R.E.D. Contact us at podcasthired@gmail.com

In this episode Trevor and Paul talk about the shock of losing your job, some of the job market issues and how important it is to be kind to yourself.