Career Gems with Merete

Merete Fields
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Career Gems is the podcast for mid-career professional women who are ready to make their next move with confidence. Host Merete, a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience, has sat on both sides of the hiring table and shares honest, practical advice on career pivots, interviews, salary negotiation, and advocating for yourself at work. With a special focus on women of color, every episode gives you clear next steps and the insider view of what recruiters and hiring managers are really thinking.  Visit her website: MereteFields.com | Social: @meretefields

  1. 2d ago

    S2 | Ep 2: The Resume Red Flags Recruiters Won't Tell You

    Send us Fan Mail Your resume is being read for about 7 seconds, and most people make the decision before a recruiter ever gets to your experience. Merete pulls back the curtain on the top 4 resume red flags recruiters see and rarely mention: The formatting flags that get a resume knocked out before anyone reads a wordThe content flags, from generic bullets to missing keywords that get you filtered by the ATSThe timeline flags, including how recruiters really think about gapsThree quick fixes you can make todayHire Learning question this week: "I keep hearing that resume gaps are automatically a red flag. Is that actually true, or does it depend?" Send your Hire Learning question as a voice note: speakpipe.com/MereteFields Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  2. Sep 29

    S2 | Ep 1: She's Back and She's Got Receipts

    Send us Fan Mail Career Gems is back, and so is the straight talk. After 15 years in talent acquisition, Merete has been in the room when hiring decisions are made, and the real reason someone doesn't get the job is rarely what they think. In this relaunch episode, she shares the top 3 things that actually get people hired: Why it's rarely the most qualified person who gets the offerHow the informal moments around the interview matter as much as the interview itselfWhy being memorable for the right reason closes more offers than being perfectThe Hire Learning segment kicks off this week. What career or hiring question have you never gotten a straight answer to? Send it in, and it could make it on air. Send your Hire Learning question as a voice note here.   Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  3. 12/15/2022

    S1 | Ep 43: What are Recruiters Looking for in Candidates?

    Send us Fan Mail Wondering how to stand out from the crowd, or what recruiters are looking for? Wonder no more! This series is all about how to get a competitive edge in the job market. I sat down with Dionne Letts, an Amazon recruiter at the time of recording, who shares all the details on what recruiters look for in candidates. Guest: Dionne Letts | @yepirecruit Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  4. 11/17/2022

    S1 | Ep 42: Red Flags You Can’t Ignore!

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the red flags are glaringly obvious, but we find a way to excuse terrible behavior and give someone the benefit of the doubt, even when they do not deserve it. In this episode, I talk with Lauren Lake about how to recognize red flags and how to avoid them. Guest: Lauren Lake @laurenlakeesq | Working With Lauren Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  5. 10/20/2022

    S1 | Ep 41: The Benefits of Coaching

    Send us Fan Mail The market is saturated with coaches, so how do you know which one is the right fit, or whether coaching is even beneficial for you? I sat down with Cat Marte, who shares the benefits of coaching. Guest: Cat Marte @iamcatmarte | https://linktr.ee/itsthegoodlifeco Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  6. 09/15/2022

    S1 | Ep 40: Are You Using LinkedIn Correctly?

    Send us Fan Mail Fall is the time of year to reflect on whether you are truly professionally happy, and the first place most of us go is LinkedIn. But how do you reach out to people you have not spoken to in years? And with all the daily updates and changes, are you even using LinkedIn correctly? I talk all things LinkedIn with Cynthia Pong. Guest: Cynthia Pong @cynthiapong | https://www.embracechange.nyc/ Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  7. 05/26/2022

    S1 | Ep 39: Why Representation Matters: Adriele Parker on Pushing Your Organization

    Send us Fan Mail Companies are starting to realize they need to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, or they will be out of talent. I had the privilege of interviewing Adriele Parker, a DEI thought partner with over 13 years of combined experience in DEI strategy, recruiting, learning and development, career development, and coaching. She specializes in agile DEI strategy, inclusive leadership development, employee resource groups (ERGs), and inclusive team dynamics, with a particular interest in building inclusive workplaces and reducing systemic barriers. In our chat, she talks about why representation matters and what to do to push your organization when it is missing. Guest: Adriele Parker @adrieleparker | https://linktr.ee/adrieleparker Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

  8. 04/21/2022

    S1 | Ep 38: Finding Your Passions and Interests...while Still Being Employed

    Send us Fan Mail Working, working, and working, but not feeling fulfilled and need to keep your job? This episode is especially for you. I spoke with Carolyn Pitt, an Intellectual Property and Entertainment Attorney with significant experience in Human Capital Management Consulting, Strategy, and Business Development. She previously practiced law at Alston & Bird LLP, earned her BS in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, and received her JD from American University's Washington College of Law. Carolyn is also the Founder and CEO of Productions.com, a job marketplace for production professionals that connects studios, music labels, and corporate brands to vetted local production talent. She shares how she used all of her passions to pursue entrepreneurship while still working her 9-5. Learn how to work full time while also finding alignment with your passions. Guest: Carolyn Pitt @pittesque | Work With Productions | @workwithproductions | Productions.com Resource References:  Hire Learning: Have a career question? Send it in, and it could be answered on the show: speakpipe.com/MereteFieldsFree guide: 5 Signs You Are Ready for Your Next MoveAbout Merete: Merete (pronounced Merit) is a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Career Gems. Having worked as both a recruiter and an HR practitioner, she helps mid-career professional women, including women of color, make confident career moves and advocate for themselves. MereteFields.com | @meretefields

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Career Gems is the podcast for mid-career professional women who are ready to make their next move with confidence. Host Merete, a SHRM-SCP certified HR leader with 15+ years of experience, has sat on both sides of the hiring table and shares honest, practical advice on career pivots, interviews, salary negotiation, and advocating for yourself at work. With a special focus on women of color, every episode gives you clear next steps and the insider view of what recruiters and hiring managers are really thinking.  Visit her website: MereteFields.com | Social: @meretefields

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  • Creator
    Merete Fields
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
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