My First Job hosted by Mike Wood

About My First Job hosted by Mike Wood

Ever wondered how the brightest minds in HR, talent acquisition, and recruiting got their start? My First Job, hosted by industry insider Mike Wood, takes you on a journey through the early beginnings of today’s top thought leaders in the world of HR. Each episode dives into the formative first jobs that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned along the way. With engaging conversations and plenty of inspiring moments, My First Job offers valuable insights into the people behind the policies, the strategies that lead to success, and the power of embracing humble beginnings. Whether you’re an HR pro or just starting your career, this podcast will spark new ideas and remind you that every journey has a first step.

Publisher

Purple Acorn

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Dec 2024

Latest episode

3 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Cleaning Toilets, Cracking CVs, and Changing Recruiting with Steven McGrath - My First Job ep24

   Steven McGrath recounts his early work experiences and discusses his empathy-first approach to revolutionizing recruiter productivity with Poetry in a conversation with host Mike Wood, highlighting the importance of humanity in an AI-driven world in this interview.

2. 

   26 Jun 2025

   From Women’s Shoes to Workforce AI with Ben Mones - My First Job ep23

   Fama founder Ben Mones recounts his early career experiences in retail and barbecue, which ultimately inspired him to develop an AI-powered talent screening platform, in an interview with host Mike Wood.

3. 

   1 May 2025

   From Landscaping to Director of Partnerships w Tom Horne - My First Job ep 22

   On this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood talks with Tom Horne, Director of Partnerships at Hari, about his initial foray into the working world: landscaping for a tough neighbor. Tom shares how that challenging first job, along with a subsequent lifeguarding role, instilled crucial lessons in efficiency, hard work, communication, and taking responsibility, which have shaped his career path. The conversation moves to Tom's current role in HR tech, the current state of the job market dynamic, and the potential impact of AI, highlighting how prioritizing skills and using AI to offload tasks can free up time for professional growth.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

122,004

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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