Ep. 25 From College Athlete to HR Talent Pro: PTC’s Cici Lyne’s Hiring Tips for Gen Z

Guest: Cici Lyne, Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner at PTC What’s it really like to hunt for your first job as a Gen Z grad—and what do hiring managers actually want to see from early-career candidates? In this episode, Cici Lyne from PTC joins us again and pulls back the curtain on her unique journey from student athlete to tech industry recruiter. Cici shares how she turned college challenges (hello, canceled sports seasons and pandemic chaos!) into strengths, how being in-person can supercharge your career, and why networking within your company is just as important as networking to land the job. • What makes the culture at PTC so special for new grads? • How can experiences outside the classroom give you an edge? • What are the soft skills that really get you noticed—and how do you build them? If you’re ready for practical, real-world tips to help you level up your job search and shine at work, you don’t want to miss this. Listen now! PTC: https://www.ptc.com/en Cici Lyne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cici-lyne-341483186/ Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io The soft skills-first hiring solution that takes early career applicants from candidate to rockstar employee