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Episode Synopsis
👉 Job Seeking in 2025, Part 2: Inside the Hiring Room: What Recruiters & Leaders Want You to KnowIn today’s episode of The HumanUp Imperative, host Rex Wallace flips the lens to the people connecting candidates to opportunities. He’s joined by Jamie Masters (Senior Director of Recruiting, Executive Staffing Solutions), Timshel Tarbet (former Chief Healthcare Experience & Equity Officer), and Jeff Grant (President & Founder, Schedule F Healthcare Strategies) to share what truly stands out and what quietly sinks you in this market.These leaders bring deep experience across healthcare quality, equity, HR/recruiting, and Medicare/Medicaid programs, and they get candid about how hiring really works in 2025.We cover:The new normal in hiring: return-to-office/hybrid expectations, tighter comp ranges, and longer interview cycles.What makes candidates pop: referrals, results-driven resumes, org-specific prep, strong follow-through, and a clean, professional virtual presence.Bias-aware applications: why to skip headshots, be smart about dates, and highlight outcomes over duties.Networking that actually moves the needle: relationship-first habits on and off LinkedIn, and how to ask for help without feeling awkward.How to support job seekers: don’t ghost, check in on the human behind the resume, offer introductions, and create psychologically safe spaces.Mindset for the long haul: why rejection ≈ redirection, how making progress builds hope, and why kindness matters on both sides of the screen.📌 Chapters:0:00 – Introduction1:20 – Meet the panel: Jamie, Timshel, and Jeff6:00 – The 2025 job market: hybrid, comp ranges, and slower hiring cycles12:00 – What candidates often get wrong (and how to stand out)18:30 – Networking, referrals, and the courage to ask for help25:00 – Resumes: outcomes vs. job descriptions32:00 – Virtual presence, interviews, and avoiding hidden bias39:30 – How to support job seekers: what helps vs. what hurts46:00 – Mindset shifts: rejection, resilience, and hope50:00 – Rapid-fire: book recommendations & final adviceWhether you’re searching, supporting someone who is, or hiring in healthcare, this conversation delivers practical tactics and honest truths to navigate a tough market with clarity and heart.
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