EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 59 MIN
Author of Careers by the People: Why So Many Careers End in Misery
from Skill Economy · host George Pygall
Mike Wysocki discusses the disconnect between education and the workforce, emphasizing the importance of soft skills, networking, and personal accountability in career readiness. He shares insights from his experiences in various industries, highlighting the need for students to take initiative in their career paths and to seek out real-world experiences. The discussion also covers the pros and cons of working in big versus small companies, the significance of resilience, and the value of building connections in the job market.Interested in learning more about RecruitGrads? We help companies see who's motivated, capable and great to work with - before interviews begin.https://recruitgrads.ai/Where to find MikeMike's Website: https://careersbythepeople.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careersbythepeople/
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Mike Wysocki discusses the disconnect between education and the workforce, emphasizing the importance of soft skills, networking, and personal accountability in career readiness. He shares insights from his experiences in various industries, highlighting the need for students to take initiative in their career paths and to seek out real-world experiences. The discussion also covers the pros and cons of working in big versus small companies, the significance of resilience, and the value of building connections in the job market.Interested in learning more about RecruitGrads? We help companies see who's motivated, capable and great to work with - before interviews begin.https://recruitgrads.ai/Where to find MikeMike's Website: https://careersbythepeople.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careersbythepeople/
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Author of Careers by the People: Why So Many Careers End in Misery
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