Ever wondered how the brightest minds in HR, talent acquisition, and recruiting got their start? My First Job, hosted by industry insider Mike Wood, takes you on a journey through the early beginnings of today’s top thought leaders in the world of HR. Each episode dives into the formative first jobs that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned along the way. With engaging conversations and plenty of inspiring moments, My First Job offers valuable insights into the people behind the policies, the strategies that lead to success, and the power of embracing humble beginnings. Whether you’re an HR pro or just starting your career, this podcast will spark new ideas and remind you that every journey has a first step.
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Ever wondered how the brightest minds in HR, talent acquisition, and recruiting got their start? My First Job, hosted by industry insider Mike Wood, takes you on a journey through the early beginnings of today’s top thought leaders in the world of HR. Each episode dives into the formative first jobs that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned along the way. With engaging conversations and plenty of inspiring moments, My First Job offers valuable insights into the people behind the policies, the strategies that lead to success, and the power of embracing humble beginnings. Whether you’re an HR pro or just starting your career, this podcast will spark new ideas and remind you that every journey has a first step.
From Retail HR to CEO w Jocelyn King - My First Job ep 17
My First Job hosted by Mike Wood
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7 months ago
From Retail HR to CEO w Jocelyn King - My First Job ep 17
In this episode of My First Job, host Mike Wood interviews Jocelyn King, CEO and founder of Virtual HR. Jocelyn recounts her eventful first job in HR at a large retail company, where she navigated high-risk employee relations issues and learned crucial leadership and communication skills. This foundational experience, coupled with her later roles in tech HR, ultimately led her to establish Virtual HR, a company revolutionizing employment and labor law compliance with technology. Tune in to hear Jocelyn's insightful journey and her perspective on the evolving landscape of HR and recruitment.
My First Job hosted by Mike Wood
Ever wondered how the brightest minds in HR, talent acquisition, and recruiting got their start? My First Job, hosted by industry insider Mike Wood, takes you on a journey through the early beginnings of today’s top thought leaders in the world of HR. Each episode dives into the formative first jobs that shaped their careers and the lessons they learned along the way. With engaging conversations and plenty of inspiring moments, My First Job offers valuable insights into the people behind the policies, the strategies that lead to success, and the power of embracing humble beginnings. Whether you’re an HR pro or just starting your career, this podcast will spark new ideas and remind you that every journey has a first step.
