Open To Work

Yaser Ahmed, the VP of People at Hello Fresh, joins us for our first-ever guest episode. Yaser brings fresh insights on successfully answering interview questions and what it takes to land a job in today’s job market. He also peels back the curtains to reveal Hello Fresh's transparent approach to hiring. Are you open to work? Remember to like, share, and subscribe. Enjoy!

The perfect job may not exist but an enabling and healthy environment does. On this episode of Open To Work, Matt and James walk us through three major red flags to watch out for when you're interviewing and how to interview the interviewer to help you make smarter decisions in your job search. We can't afford to spill too much of the tea, so enjoy the episode! Remember to like, share and...

We love how much you enjoy the weekly insights from Matt and James, so we're back with the 11th episode! In this one, the duo holds nothing back as they answer your top questions. As a wise man once said, the only stupid questions are the ones left unasked. This episode proves that, as Matt and James address a range of topics: from positioning yourself in a job market dominated by college degr...

After nine impactful episodes of the OpenToWork podcast, this season comes to an end with a must-watch episode.  Matt and James tackle the myth of the hidden job market and why you shouldn’t waste your time looking for it. Spoiler alert – it’s not there.  Remember to like share and subscribe if you're open to work. Enjoy!  #jobmarket #jobsearch #jobapplication 

Getting a job in itself is a job. But few things are worse than getting lowballed on a job offer. In this conversation, Matt and James discuss the pay gap, and share everything you need to know about salary and benefits before you accept a new job. Listen, share with a friend and enjoy! Subscribe to Open To Work’s Podcast here: https://youtube.com/@Opentoworkpod?si=6VHI8BrPNr1l7Wma Follow us on Ti...

With two more episodes until the season finale, James and Matt take things up a notch by dedicating this episode to one of the most discussed but rarely understood topic in the job market; salaries & total compensation packages. In the first part of this episode, they break down how salary bands work and share tips on getting the most out of what you earn by thinking through the entire compens...

This week we’re having an essential conversation on interviewing. Matt & James share practical tips on how to interview, approach feedback and maintain perspective while waiting on feedback for a job.  This episode highlights the need for humanity in the job search processes and is a must watch. Enjoy!  Subscribe to Open To Work’s Podcast here: https://youtube.com/@Opentoworkpod?si=6VHI8BrPNr1...

The job interview process comes with a power dynamic that can turn even the most confident professional into a bundle of nerves. In their most vulnerable episode yet, Matt and James bare it all, shedding light on the realities of interviewing in today's job market. From overcoming interview anxiety, to why job rejections hurt so much, and how you can best prepare – even though they’re totally...

"Recruiters aren’t doing what you think they’re doing" In the fifth episode of "Open To Work", Matt & James take us down the corridors of the recruiting industry. From executive recruiting to agency recruiting, you get the 411 on how your recruiter is thinking and what to do in relating with them while you apply for jobs. If you've ever found recruiters mysterious, inti...

There’s so much advice on how job applications are a waste of time. But, how much of this is supported by data? In this eye-opening episode, Matt and James unveil the top sources for hires, discuss why everything you’ve been told about job applications is a lie, and share how to combine the trifecta of job applications, referrals and outreaches to get to the job you want. You’ll be at the edge of...

Do you know what your CV or resume needs to catch a recruiters eye? If you’re not sure, then you’re in for a treat on this third episode of #OpenToWork.  In this CVs and resumes episode, Matt and James share their insights on your CVs must-haves, why they belong there and how to use data storytelling to position your application for success.  From the XYZ formula, to using anchor statements in you...

LinkedIn is great, but could you be getting more juice out of the squeeze? Matt and James go into the second episode of the podcast sharing how you can go beyond merely having a LinkedIn profile to actually using it to land your dream role.  With a combined 30+ years of recruiting experience between them, this episode is packed with actionable tips backed by real-world experience on how best to us...

Have you been having a hard time making sense of the job market? Well you’re in the right place; welcome to the first edition of the Open To Work Podcast, where two recruitment leaders, Matt and James, cut through the noise and peel back the curtains of what's really going on in the post-pandemic job market. In this opener episode, Matt and James dish on three of the top recruitment myths that...