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.
Visit her website: MereteFields.com | Social: @meretefields
Career Gems with Merete
S1 | Ep 29: Does No Really Mean No?
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What do you do when you are told no over and over?
I sat down with celebrity stylist and designer Raquel Smith, who kept hearing no and ended up working for Beyoncé. Raquel shares what it is like to work with Beyoncé and how her drive, tenacity, and passion for fashion helped her get to where she is today.
Guest: Raquel Smith
Resource References:
- Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFields
- Free guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next Move
- About Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves.
MereteFields.com | @meretefields