Ep. 17 How Walmart Hires: Skills, AI, and Standing Out as an Entry-Level Candidate

Guest: Matt Wisner, Senior Director of Strategic Talent Pipelines at Walmart Ever wondered what it’s really like to launch your career in retail, and what Walmart is looking for when hiring entry-level talent? In this episode, Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down with Matt Wisner, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition for giants like Walmart and Amazon. Matt offers an insider’s take on the skills that help Gen Z candidates stand out, the surprising role of AI in early careers, and why Walmart’s “skills first” approach is rewriting the résumé rulebook. Curious about what sets candidates apart (even if you don’t have much experience yet)? Want to know which soft skills hiring managers are actually looking for, and how to prove you’ve got them? If you’re aiming for your first big job or just curious how retail careers are changing with technology, this episode is packed with fresh perspectives you can use right now. Listen in for actionable advice and honest insight straight from a top hiring manager. Walmart: https://careers.walmart.com/ Mat Wisner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matwisner/ Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io --Upskill your soft skills and get hired for your potential