Ep 11 From Nervous Interviews to Work-Life Balance: Real Career Advice from Alcon’s Abbey Brewer

Guest: Abbey Brewer, Manager of Onboarding & US Early Career at Alcon What does it really take to get noticed as a Gen Z candidate in today’s job market? Abbey Brewer, a dynamic talent leader at Alcon, joins Deb to reveal how one of the world’s leading eye care companies approaches early career hiring—and why your soft skills may matter even more than your technical chops. • What’s the “try to buy” approach Alcon uses for internships, and how can it work in your favor? • Which soft skills does Abbey say give candidates a real edge—and what early career move does she wish students would stop making, ASAP? If you’re gearing up to land your first job or internship, this episode delivers candid advice and expert perspective you won’t want to miss. Hit play and get ready to level up your job search! Alcon: https://www.alcon.com/ Abbey Brewer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbeybrewer/ Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io --Upskill your soft skills and get hired for your potential