Tones

Salome Tirado

Young People Sharing Their Stories

Episodes

  1. The Brutal Truth About the UK Job Crisis | Gen Z vs Leaders

    Apr 13

    The Brutal Truth About the UK Job Crisis | Gen Z vs Leaders

    In this roundtable discussion, black senior leaders and Gen Z professionals sit down to dismantle the traditional narrative of career success. We explore the "job crisis" and ask a fundamental question: What is the current job market revealing about the society we are building, and who is it truly designed to work for? Join us as we bridge the generational gap, featuring voices from major institutions like the PwC, BBC, Chanel, HSBC, and Macquarie. Remember to Subscribe! Chapters 00:00 Intros 03:28 Debunking the Promise: "Good Grades = Good Job"The group explores whether the traditional narrative of academic success guaranteeing a career is still valid today or if it is a relic of a previous generation. 05:34 The Employer's Evolving Lens: Grades vs. ExperienceSenior leaders discuss how recruitment has shifted toward valuing practical experience and "different forms of potential" over just elite university degrees. 06:42 Gen Z Perspective: The Narrative IssueGen Z participants share the "alarm bells" they feel when graduating from top universities like Cambridge only to find themselves struggling to enter the workforce. 08:51 The Benchmark Shift: Degrees and Graduate SchemesA look back at how graduate schemes and MBAs once served as reliable career benchmarks and why that is no longer the case. 12:46 The Art of Storytelling and Personal BrandingDiscussion on how young professionals can articulate their unique experiences (even using humor) to stand out to recruiters. 13:21 The Secret to High-Impact Cover LettersPanelists provide tips on writing cover letters that "hook" the reader and avoid the pitfalls of generic templates. 14:15 To AI or Not to AI? The ChatGPT DebateA heated debate on whether using AI for applications is a "lazy" approach or a necessary modern tool and how to use it without losing your personal voice. 16:47 The 500-Application StruggleDiscussing the reality of the "numbers game" where graduates send hundreds of applications with very few responses, and the mental toll of the "nightmare" ATS tools. 18:44 Networking GemsVincent shares his "controversial" opinion on why you should stop focusing solely on applications and instead prioritise LinkedIn networking and direct referrals. 21:01 The Power of Side Projects and Career PivotsDan and others discuss how side projects and jumping between teams can build a diverse skill set that makes a candidate more employable 22:39 Differentiation: Standing Out in a Saturated MarketThe importance of personal "differentiation" and how connecting with industry leaders at events can open doors that CVs cannot. 26:02 Overcoming Barriers for Black Talent in the WorkforceA deeper look into the specific structural challenges and biases faced by black professionals entering corporate spaces today. 32:15 Corporate Culture vs. AuthenticityThe group discusses the pressure to conform in the workplace and how Gen Z is pushing for more authentic representation. 38:40 The Value of Soft Skills 45:10 Redefining Success 58:30 Final Reflections and Words of Wisdom Each participant shares one final "gem" or piece of advice for young people navigating the current job crisis.

    1h 2m
  2. I Stopped Dancing After Britain's Got Talent - Cults, Friendships and Faith ft. PDBAER | TONES

    03/17/2024

    I Stopped Dancing After Britain's Got Talent - Cults, Friendships and Faith ft. PDBAER | TONES

    David comes on Tones to discuss his journey with dance. After an injury which ended his professional football dreams, he moved to england where he formed a dance group with two of his friends. A few school talent shows later they found themselves on Britain's Got Talent. Despite success after the show, he soon became part of an establishement which caused him to stop dancing completely. As he falls back in love with dance again, he seeks to inspire others to not let them trauma or hurt stop them from expressing their creativity and doing what they love. Watch on Youtube for the best experience: https://youtu.be/So2cxtt84Kc Follow David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdbaer TikTok: https: https://www.tiktok.com/@pdbaer1 Follow Salome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salome.tirado/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salome Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salometirado/ Portfolio: https://salomita23.myportfolio.com/ Videography by Ray: https://www.instagram.com/trillz.4k Created and Produced by Salome Tirado For Business and Sponsorship Opportunities: tonesbysalome@gmail.com Hi Salome here: My dream is to increase the representation of young people we see in the media. Over the last few months, i’ve been working hard filming and editing just to be able to interview and share the stories of as many young people as possible. This is the first episode of season 2 and I can’t wait to see what you think 🥰 Tell a friend to tell a friend and follow do you don't miss future episodes ❤️ #youtube #genz #tonesbysalome #dance #britain’s gottalent

    11 min

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