16 GPA Isn’t Everything: What Recruiters Really Look For in New Grads

Guest: Robbin Boyd, Senior Manager of Early Career Talent at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits What actually catches a recruiter’s eye beyond your resume? In this episode, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down for part two with Robbin Boyd, a true champion for early career talent and DEI at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Robbin has helped drive a 65% intern conversion rate at SGWS, so she knows what it takes for Gen Z job seekers to get noticed…and get hired. Listen in for Robbin's advice on how candidates with “zero experience” can still stand out, why your personal brand matters more than ever, and the soft skills you can’t afford to overlook. She also reveals the outdated hiring trend she wishes would disappear for good. If you’re looking for actionable insights, empowering stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how hiring decisions are really made—this episode is for you. Hit play and get ready to step up your job search game! Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits: https://www.southernglazers.com/ Robbin Boyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfalcone/ Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io --Upskill your soft skills and get hired for your potential