Welcome to H.I.R.E.D, where Trevor and Paul explore the job market, recruiting, job seeking and other related topics of interest.

In this episode H.I.R.E.D joins Tomas Jajesnica as he continues his "happiness" data collection experiment. In a first for H.I,.R.E.D we talk to Tomas a he drives an Uber. The conversation continues as Tomas collects a paying passenger and we sit in on the conversation with Rob (Rob, if you ever hear this episode, Trevor and I thank you for being so open and gracious).

Tomas, aka "Mr Meditation", talks about happiness, relaxation, destressing and finding happiness in being present, being "in the moment".

If you're a job seeker Tomas provides some solid advice about how you can change your view from negativity to positivity and why you should. Job seeking is hard, but, Tomas helps shine a light on a path that just might help make the journey less stressful.

As 2025 comes to a close, this podcast, unexpectedly, became our last for the year.

We'll be back in 2026 with more topics, stories and guest.

Until then, be kind to your self. Have a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

Come and join us at H.I.R.E.D.

Finally, it's here. We've been through recording issues, illnesses and finally, on attempt 3, just when we thought we had "crossed the line", post production issues.

In this podcast Trevor and Paul are joined by guest Kym Vassiliou (co-founder of EquallyU). Kym has extensive experience in disability employment, helping people with disabilities find work through coaching and support.

Kym brings intriguing and engaging stories coupled with real life insights from her work and personal experiences.

In this podcast we discuss a range of topics within inclusive employment including some incredibly good success stories.

If you are a person with a disability or you know a person with a disability, we hope this podcast helps you.

In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Susan Mackay talk about the pros and cons or working from home.

With over a decade of experience leading major digital, mobile, and internet banking transformations. From steering large-scale agile programs to balancing life with three kids under two, Susan embodies the idea of “working to live, not living to work.”

As an early adopter of work from home Susan brings stories and insights to help explore this topic.

We dive into the ongoing debate around working from home, why some leaders resist it, productivity impacts, and how trust, adaptability, and company culture play a huge role. We also explore the genuine benefits of flexible work - improved work/life balance, reduced commute times, greater opportunities for people with disabilities and broader hiring potential.

All insights are delivered with the kind of humor that only H.I.R.E.D can bring.

Grab your favourite beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy the podcast.

In our previous episode we went deep on the impact of ghosting on job seekers.

In this episode Trevor, Paul and special guest Dean Ellis dive deep on the impacts of recruiters being ghosted. Both Trevor and Dean have deep experience in the recruiting industry, and it shows. Almost as much as their "people first" approach.

You can reach out to Dean on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanellis-rec4tech/ or at his company's website https://rec4tech.jobs/.

As the stories roll we get many useful tips and insights for job seekers. Trevor fires up (what's new??) and Dean provides plenty of laughs (and a Botox insight). Paul joins with questions, observations and also has a crack at keeping this show on track.

A joy to make and, I hope, a joy for you to listen to.

If you’re new to job seeking or have been at it for a while - engaging with recruiters, learning from other job seekers’ stories, or looking for employment insights - H.I.R.E.D is here to support you and the wider job seeker community. Our mission is to make job hunting a better, more positive experience for both job seekers and recruiters.

Come and join H.I.R.E.D as we help support your job seeking journey.

We love to hear from you - you can contact us on podcast.hired@google.com or by leaving a comment on the podcast.

Be kind to your self. We'll catch you soon for episode 5.

Some ghosts, like Casper, are friendly, helpful, and bring happiness.

Unfortunately, ghosting in recruitment is nothing like Casper.

It’s disrespectful, draining, and the opposite of making you feel happy and valued.

In this episode, Trevor, Paul, and special guest Stephen Holland discuss ghosting from a job seeker’s perspective. We explore why it happens and share positive behaviours and actions you can take in response.

We also announce an exciting new competition for our listeners.

Join us on H.I.R.E.D. and help us create a better experience for job seekers.

Together, we are stronger.

In this episode of H.I.R.E.D Trevor and Paul discuss ageism and its impacts. Guest Margaret Gilbert shares her experiences, stories and sense of humour to provide us with compelling listening.

Whether you’re applying, interviewing, networking, or just trying to stay positive—we’re here to help you get H.I.R.E.D.

Contact us at podcasthired@gmail.com

In this episode Trevor and Paul talk about the shock of losing your job, some of the job market issues and how important it is to be kind to yourself.