Ep. 34 How to Stand Out in a Sea of Resumes: Jon Schlesinger’s Insider Career Tips

Guest: Jon Schlesinger, Executive Director, Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis University He’s back! On this episode of Hired Not Fired, Jon Schlesinger returns to share the inside scoop on what employers are actually looking for from Gen Z job candidates. As Executive Director of the Hiatt Career Center, Jon has a front-row seat to the evolving world of campus recruiting—and he’s spilling the tea on which soft skills, tech know-how (hint: AI is here!), and habits will set you apart in a sea of applicants. How do you get your resume noticed in a stack of hundreds?What common “AI myth” may be hurting your job search?Why is showing genuine passion for a role more important than ever? Deb Samuels-Peretz and Jon Schlesinger break down the secrets to making connections, leveraging your alumni network, and the actionable steps you can take now to get ahead. Don’t miss this episode—it’s packed with practical advice you won’t get from a job board! Jon Schlesinger https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdschlesinger/ Hiatt Career Center https://www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/ 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