Ep. 40 Bouncing Back from Failure: The Secret Ingredient Hiring Managers Want with Nick Smith

Guest: Nick Smith, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Pro (Meta, Lucid Motors, Twitch, Prime Video) Back by popular demand, Nick Smith returns with more insider secrets from nearly a decade hiring at some of tech's most iconic companies. What actually happens after you land the interview—and how can you stack the odds in your favor with the recruiters rooting for you behind the scenes? In this episode, Nick and Deb dig into: What really sets standout candidates apart (hint: it’s not just technical know-how)Why talking honestly about your mistakes can actually make you a stronger contenderThe feedback top recruiters wish you’d hear before walking into your next interview If you’ve ever wondered about the mind-shifts that turn interviews from intimidating to empowering, or how to show off your “human skills” without sounding cliché, this is your episode. Listen in and learn how to approach your next opportunity with the confidence that you belong in the room. Nick Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-a-smith/ 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