The go-to podcast for employers dedicated to unlocking the potential of young talent. Hosted by Holly and Shoshanna, this podcast delves into the evolving landscape of early careers, offering fresh insights into hiring, developing, and retaining the next generation, explores the world of Gen A-Z, challenges stereotypes and the latest social and societal trends affecting young people. Whether you're looking to refine your attraction and retention strategies, or stay ahead of the curve, tune in to stay informed, inspired, and ready to shape the future of work!
Where we've been, end of season review AND what's next?!?! 👀
Holly Hobbs and Shoshanna Ebrahimian reflect on the past season, share key takeaways, and reveal what's next for their podcast and personal growth journeys.
4 Nov 2024
How to ACTUALLY attract diverse early careers talent with Stephen Adeoye!
Is DE&I cancelled? How can organisations actually attract diverse talent? How do diverse talent actually feel?
Let's find out...
We are SO excited to welcome our first EVER guest Stephen Adeoye Founder and CEO of Beyond Education, the hottest talent and employer branding agency helping employers become the go-to choice for diverse talent.
In this episode we discuss:
00:00 Intro to the episode and Stephen
6:15 Deep dive into the state of DEI for candidates + employers
20:59 How to actually attract diverse talent + what you’re doing wrong!
35:47 Simple tips and tricks to keep diverse talent at your organisation
42:23 Summary, takeaways and homework!
To hear more from Stephen check him out on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-adeoye/)
And to work with us 🤩
* Shoshanna: fill out the contact form (https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact) on her website
* Holly: visit her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/) and fill out the contact form
Please support the podcast by doing one of the following👇
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- Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!
28 Oct 2024
Should interview questions be provided in advance to early careers candidates? Why are non-degree apprenticeships ignored? | Answering YOUR questions...
We've had an amazing response to our podcast and as a thank you, we're answering some of your questions from this season.
In this episode we answer YOUR questions & share advice on the following:
How much pre boarding support apprentices + grads actually want..
Young peoples biggest concerns over the next 3-5 years
How to build mentors and teachers within a business for apprentices
Pro's + cons of sharing questions to grads/apprentice before interviews
Why the industry is ignoring the value of non-degree apprenticeships
Why it's important to bring cross country cohorts together and how often
And MUCH more..!
There were lots of questions we didn't have time to answer so will definitely be doing another Q&A - if you want us to answer your question next drop it in the comments or email us below!
How to support the podcast 👇
Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube our podcast is worth listening to and help recommend it to more people, ultimately helping more young people!
Sign up to our mailing list here (https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks) to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips
Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!
How to work with us 🤩
If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here (https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact)
If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and send her a message here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/)
21 Oct 2024
Things about Gen Z that NO ONE is talking about & how to prep for Gen Alpha!
Everyone's talking about Gen Z but who actually are they and why do they seem so different? Let's discuss the things you need to know about this generation and some of the pressures they face that no one's talking about.
How to support the podcast 👇
Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube our podcast is worth listening to and help recommend it to more people, ultimately helping more young people!
Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips here (https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks)
Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!
How to work with us 🤩
If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here (https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact)
If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/)
00:00 Intro
3:04 Chapter 1: Why we’re talking about Gen Z why this episode is different
7:24 Chapter 2: Who Gen Z REALLY are, themes showing up at work, pressures they face, generational differences/similarities + more.
21:07 Chapter 3: Our top tips for attracting and retaining Gen Z + how to prep for Gen A..
41:08 Chapter 4: Summary and homework to help implement your learnings
14 Oct 2024
The REAL reasons why young people ghost + back out of offers! Our perspective + personal experiences.
93% of Gen Z confessed to not showing up for an interview according to Indeed. We dive into why this is happening and how to stop it, plus share our own personal experiences.
Topics we cover:
00:00 Intro and catch up!
3:25 How often young people ACTUALLY ghost and renege!
9:48 Why young people ghost and back out of job offers and our own personal experiences..
28:05 Our TOP tips to prevent ghosting, no-shows and reneges!
43:37 Summary and homework
How to support the podcast 👇
Subscribe! Subscriptions help our podcast get shown to more people!
Sign up to our mailing list for exclusive tips, opportunities and events here (https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks)
Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback, future topic suggestions or questions!
How to work with us 🤩
If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact-
If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/
6 Oct 2024
Is TikTok ACTUALLY worth it for early careers attraction? Our verdict + TOP tips.
In this episode we're talking all things TikTok for early careers attraction, whether it's actually worth investing in and how to use it effectively...
Topics we cover:
Intro and catch up!
Why TikTok for early careers
Best practices and tips for using TikTok
The role of career influencers and current employees
Summary, homework and things you can implement right now
How to support the podcast 👇
Subscribe! Subscriptions tell Spotify it's worth recommending our podcast to more people, ultimately helping more young people!
Sign up to our mailing list for exclusive tips, opportunities and events https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks
Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!
How to work with us 🤩
- Shoshanna: fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact
- Holly: visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/
30 Sept 2024
The way you reject candidates is DAMAGING your employer brand! Our tips to protect it and better support candidates!
As we enter the 2024/2025 recruitment season, we're talking about rejection and the impact poor rejection practices are having on both employers and candidates.
In this episode we cover:
How young people are sharing their experiences online
Impact of poor rejection practices on employers + candidates with real life examples
Tips to protect your employer brand and deliver rejection effectively
Summary, homework and things you can implement right now
How to support the podcast 👇
- Subscribe! Subscriptions tell YouTube it's worth recommending our podcast to more people, ultimately helping more young people!
- Sign up to our mailing list here (https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks) to be the first to know when new episodes drop and get exclusive tips
- Email us futurettalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback or future topic suggestions!
How to work with us 🤩
- If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website here (https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact)
- If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/)
23 Sept 2024
Why Gen Z are ACTUALLY using AI to land their first job + how to respond!
We're diving into why young people are using tools like ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies during their job search and tips for employers on how to respond, plus some exclusive insights from our communities.
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intro
02:21 How young people are using AI
08:14 Why young people are using AI with insights from our communities
21:04 Our thoughts, tips and advice on managing and embracing AI
25:17 Summary, homework & things you can implement right now
How to support the podcast:
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How to explore working with us:
If you're interested in working with Shoshanna, fill out the contact form on her website https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact (https://www.fairyjobmother.co.uk/pages/contact)
If you're interested in working with Holly, visit her LinkedIn and fill out the contact form https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/)
16 Sept 2024
Things you NEED to cover in the first 30 days of apprentices + graduates starting!
In this episode we dive into all things onboarding and the first 30 days of graduates and apprentices starting. Your first 30 days at a new job (especially your first) can make or break your experience so we’re here to help you get it right and dispel some myths!
In this episode we cover:
00:00: Intro
02:12 Chapter 1: How young people are ACTUALLY feeling and what to expect
10:05 Chapter 2: Expectation vs reality: what you think they’ll be like vs what they’ll actually be like
26:36 Chapter 3: Things you need to cover at onboarding/within the first month
42:08 Chapter 4: Takeaways and activity for you to implement learnings!
As always, we'd love to hear from you!
- Email us at futuretalenttalks@gmail.com with feedback, questions, or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.
- Sign up to our mailing list here to be the first to know when new episodes drop https://subscribepage.io/futuretalent...
- Follow us on LinkedIn: Holly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/) and Shoshanna (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannadavis/)
9 Sept 2024
Get to know us and why we're worth listening to! PLUS season sneak peeks and what to expect!
We’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves and discussing why we’re so passionate about helping employers like you connect with and nurture young talent.
PLUS giving you a sneak peek of what’s in store for the season ahead and why our combined experience and expertise make this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the evolving world of early careers.
We’d love to hear from you!
Email us at futuretalenttalks@gmail.com (mailto:futuretalenttalks@gmail.com) with feedback, questions, or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.
Sign up to our mailing list here (https://subscribepage.io/futuretalenttalks)to be the first to know when new episodes drop
Follow us on LinkedIn (Holly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly--hobbs/) + Shoshanna (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannadavis/)) to stay connected and get more early careers tips and advice!
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