Career Gems with Merete
Career Gems is the podcast for mid-career professional women who are ready to make their next move with confidence. Host Merete, a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience, has sat on both sides of the hiring table and shares honest, practical advice on career pivots, interviews, salary negotiation, and advocating for yourself at work. With a special focus on women of color, every episode gives you clear next steps and the insider view of what recruiters and hiring managers are really thinking.
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Career Gems with Merete
Latest Episodes
S2 | Ep 2: The Resume Red Flags Recruiters Won't Tell You
Your resume is being read for about 7 seconds, and most people make the decision before a recruiter ever gets to your experience.Merete pulls back the curtain on the top 4 resume red flags recruiters see and rarely mention:Th...
S2 | Ep 1: She's Back and She's Got Receipts
Career Gems is back, and so is the straight talk. After 15 years in talent acquisition, Merete has been in the room when hiring decisions are made, and the real reason someone doesn't get the job is rarely what they think.In this relaunc...
S1 | Ep 43: What are Recruiters Looking for in Candidates?
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd, or what recruiters are looking for? Wonder no more!This series is all about how to get a competitive edge in the job market. I sat down with Dionne Letts, an Amazon recruiter at the time ...
S1 | Ep 42: Red Flags You Can’t Ignore!
Sometimes the red flags are glaringly obvious, but we find a way to excuse terrible behavior and give someone the benefit of the doubt, even when they do not deserve it.In this episode, I talk with Lauren Lake about how to recogni...