Recruiter Nick Smith Reveals: What Actually Moves Your Resume Forward in Competitive Environments

Guest: Nick Smith, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Leader Ever wonder what goes through a recruiter’s mind when they open your resume? In this episode of Hired Not Fired, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down with Nick Smith, whose nearly decade-long career includes hiring for Meta, Lucid Motors, Twitch, and Prime Video. Nick pulls back the curtain on what really happens next when applications pile up—and shares what stands out (and what gets overlooked) when hiring entry-level talent. ·      Is “tenure” as important as you think? ·      How do top companies balance potential versus polish? ·      What opportunities exist for new grads or nontraditional candidates? Plus, don’t miss Nick’s insights on universal resume mistakes and subtle red flags you could be sending without even realizing it. If making it to the interview stage feels impossible, you’re not alone. Get the insider scoop on timing, strategy, and the soft skills today’s hiring managers want most. Press play to level up your job search now! 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