Show Notes: Careers in Review Podcast with Mike PedittoIntroductionIn this episode of the Careers in Review podcast, host Ariana Rosen interviews Mike, a recruiter with over a decade of experience in the industry. Mike is also a content creator who brings a human and vulnerable feel to the job search process. He shares his insights and tips on how to navigate the job market and career space like a pro. OverviewIn this interview, Mike talks about his passion for recruiting and talent, and how he started creating content on social media to help job seekers. He shares his approach to recruitment and how he focuses on how things are done, rather than how he wishes they were. He also discusses the challenges of talent acquisition in a year that has been rough for job seekers. Additionally, he shares his experience of losing his job and the importance of being vulnerable on social media. Finally, Mike explains the difference between internal and external recruiters. Timestamped Chapter SummaryIntroduction to Mike (0:00:09)Mike's background and passion for recruiting (0:02:51)How Mike started creating content on social media (0:03:43)Mike's approach to recruitment (0:04:39)Challenges of talent acquisition in a rough year for job seekers (0:05:04)Mike's experience of losing his job and being vulnerable on social media (0:05:51)The difference between internal and external recruiters (0:09:40)Understanding the differences between recruiters and how to find them (0:10:59)Mike's recent content on the job search process and interview questions (0:11:20)The importance of focusing on the present job market and being realistic (0:12:31)The difficulty of the current job search process, especially for Gen Z (0:15:35)The power dynamic shift in the job market due to the pandemic (0:16:27)The need to play the game until we can make it better (0:18:54)The positive changes in the workforce over the years (0:19:44)Uninspired hiring and the need for change (0:21:09)The importance of creating a comfort level with candidates during interviews (0:21:33)The downside of budget cuts in the talent acquisition world (0:23:10)Mike's number one tip for job seekers (0:23:54)The reality of the current job market and the importance of not blaming oneself (0:25:08)The current job market competition and the importance of being prepared (0:27:07)Mike's underrated job searching or career advice (0:27:32)The importance of adapting the interview through each step of the process (0:28:02)The difference between being at the final interview and being the shoe-in for the job (0:29:42)Mike's social media handles and upcoming opportunities (0:31:47)Mike's plans for his content creation and social media presence (0:32:16)The challenge of creating a newsletter and Mike's email list (0:33:09)Ariana's advice for Mike on expanding his reach beyond social media (0:33:47)Conclusion and final thoughts (0:34:56) Relevant Links and ResourcesMike's LinkedIn profile: linkRealistic Recruiting on TikTok: linkMike's resources: linkEddiana's LinkedIn: link Quotable Moments with Mike!"Recruiters are people too" (0:01:57)"I think I just landed in the middle of this Venn diagram that people wanted to hear"...