H.I.R.E.D - Help, Inform, Reflect, Empower, Develop

Paul Seaman and Trevor Churchley

Welcome to H.I.R.E.D.—the podcast where job seekers find Help, Information, Reflection, Empowerment, and Development. Hosted by Trevor and Paul, we offer candid, practical conversations about navigating unemployment, understanding the job market, and dealing with recruiters and recruitment processes.

From actionable job-seeking strategies to maintaining your mental health and resilience, we’re here to share tips, advice, and honest stories—because you deserve support on your path to getting H.I.R.E.D

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14 episodes
Updated June 21

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June 21 · 42 min
S2 E7 - Resilience for job seekers (and others)
In this episode of H.I.R.E.D Trevor and Paul are joined by Roger Lawrence. Roger is a current job seeker with a very deep and rich back story. He is a man of many talents and stories. Rogers walks through a number of stories to illustrate his version of resilience and introduces us to the term "anti fragility". Roger also explains how he sees resilience and stubbornness as being different things (and explains this is a very useful way). Roger also shares how he and his wife became engaged to marry on their first date. This is a very interesting tale. Trevor's soapbox makes an appearance, although, in a more mellow format this time around. Trevor talks about community and it's importance. Paul does his things asking questions and trying to curb Trevor's enthusiasm for launching into song (which he does twice in this episode). As always, thank you for listening. Whether you are a first time, or long time listener, we thank you for having a listen to H.I.R.E.D podcast.
June 6 · 48 min
S2 E6 ATS - What it is, isn't and myth busting
Welcome back to our 6th episode of season 2. We appreciate you choosing to listen to H.I.R.E.D. A podcast that is created to help support job seekers (or those with an interest in this area) with information, support and a bit of a laugh. In this information we take on the mighty ATS beast (Applicant Tracking System). If you've followed social media you've likely become aware of the mythology that has built up around this software. Our guest is Heath Brennan. Heath is The founder and Principal of Brennan Sourcing. Heath has an enormous amount of experience in recruiting and brings his expertise to this podcast episode. He also brings his passion for Dad jokes (listen closely during Trevor's closing lines as Heath sneaks in a quick joke). Heath talks directly about what ATS is and isn't. Along the way "dragons are slayed". Myths are shattered. Trevor introduces a new game that we may never repeat (maybe 😏). We may have set a world record for use of a particular word in a short space of time (Guinness World Records feel free to let us know). Trevor's soapbox makes an appearance and Trevor fires up with passion and a touch of bemusement and annoyance. Paul get's busy asking questions and trying to keep the episode on track. This is a fun episode that is full of very useful information and a good measure of fun and laughs. It also features one or two Dad jokes. From all at H.I.R.E.D podcast we hope you enjoy this show. You can reach out to Paul and Trevor through comments on the podcast or at the H.I.R.E.D podcast LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/h-i-r-e-d-podcast/Reach out, say hello, let us know what you would like us to cover. We love feedback and ideas for our podcasts. Until our next podcast, be kind to yourself. Cheers Trevor and Paul
May 24 · 50 min
S2E5 - Bridging from jobseeker to employed
The goal of job seeking is finding a job that you want. If you're a job seeker, chances are that you're not really enjoying being unemployed. It's not a fun place, but, finding balance, which includes finding some enjoyment and fun, is critical to surviving and functioning. In the episode Trevor and Paul talk to special guest Phil Kan about his tactics to stay upbeat when job hunting. Phil found himself job hunting for 15 months, so he gathered quite a few stories and bits of wisdom along the way. Paul spends part of this episode adding a few hints and tips of his own from his period of job seeking. Trevor's Soapbox makes another appearance. A serious topic and sober discussion is served up with just enough laughter and lighter moments to make this episode both educational and entertaining. If you're a long time listening of H.I.R.E.D, we thanks you. If you're a new listener, thank you for choosing to give our podcast a try. Trevor and Paul welcome feedback and they can now also be contacted at the H.I.R.E.D podcast LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/h-i-r-e-d-podcast/ To keep up with all the latest H.I.R.E.D podcast news and podcast releases you can follow us on LinkedIn or via your favourite podcast app.
May 12 · 49 min
S2 E4 - The Hustle Game
In this episode, Trevor and Paul are joined by special guest Travis Newing. The topic of discussion is The Hustle Game as invented by Trevor and offered through his company Talentology AU. We dive into the game, it's history, evolution, benefits and where it may go in the future. This game could well be the first of its type in the world. Travis talks about his participation in The Hustle Game and the ways in which it helped him. As somebody who feels that The Hustle Game helped him "structure up" to move from unemployed to employed, he makes some poignant observations. Along the way we talk about blue smarties (no really, we do) including Travis having a high school project dedicated to them. We'd love you to join us for the serious bits and the laughs as we navigate our way through another podcast. If you're a H.I.R.E.D listener and follower, thank you. If you've only just found the podcast, welcome. We hope you enjoy the show. Remember, be kind to yourself.
April 28 · 39 min
S2 E3: Green Rings and Hustling
Welcome to another episode of H.I.R.E.D. A podcast tailored to helping job seekers through actionable information and insights. In this episode we talk to our guest David Lewis about the LinkedIn "green ring" and also "hustle culture" in job seeking. David talks about his experience with the "green ring" . Trevor and Paul chip in with their views on the subject. David also talks about his version of "hustle culture" in job seeking. If you think "hustle" is a negative way to job seek or that it "isn't for you", listen to David's stories. He even discusses how he had to build courage, put up with being uncomfortable for a while, to get his "hustle on". As always, thank you for listening to our podcast. Trevor and Paul appreciate the support and feedback. H.I.R.E.D podcast now has its own LinkedIn page aat https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-i-r-e-d-podcast-833720406/ Come and connect with us, we'd love to hear from you. Remember - be kind to yourself.
April 16 · 43 min
S2, E2 - The World of Fractional Work
Welcome to season 2, episode 2. This episode has guest Mahmoud Sleiman in the studio and talking about his experiences with fractional employment. If this term is new to you, listen in and get up to speed on what it means to be a fractional worker. As always Trevor brings his deep industry experience along with his weird desire to close out episodes with a song. I learned a lot from this episode and had the opportunity to explore the subject with some questions. Have a you ever had a large company corporate jet at your disposal? Mahmoud has, and he talks about it during the podcast.
February 19 · 38 min
S2 E1 - Looking back and looking forward
It's 2026 and H.I.R.E.D is back. Join Trevor and Paul as they revisit 2025 and then drop a few hints about what is ahead in 2026. We are stoked to be back and doing this show to help give job seekers a voice. As always, if you have feedback, or an idea, or would like to be on H.I.R.E.D contact us via: podcasthired@gmail.com LinkedIn direct message a comment on the podcast Remember that together we are stronger and community matters. Help us in our quest to make the lives of job seekers just that little bit better.
Dec 23, 2025 · 44 min
S1 E7 - Happiness is in the present
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, a.k.a @MrMeditate, 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.
Dec 16, 2025 · 51 min
S1 E6 - Inclusive employers
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.
Nov 10, 2025 · 50 min
S1 E5 - Working from home
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.
Oct 13, 2025 · 53 min
S1 E4: Recruiting a ghost or ghosting a recruiter?
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.
Sep 25, 2025 · 51 min
S1 E3: Ghosting - the jobseeker perspective
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.
Aug 31, 2025 · 34 min
S1 E2: Ageism - it's time to outgrow this bias
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
Aug 24, 2025 · 29 min
S1 E1: HIRED - Be kind to yourself
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.