Two generations, one conversation… well, almost.

This week, it’s just Shane - because Jenna is officially in graduation chaos mode (finals, celebrations, moving to NYC… all of it). But the timing couldn’t be more perfect for this conversation.

Shane sits down with recruiter, career coach, and author Nicki Perchik to talk about what’s actually happening in today’s job market - and what Gen Z (and honestly, all of us) are getting wrong about getting hired.

Nicki has spent years helping companies hire top talent and coaching professionals at every level. And lately, she’s been working closely with college students and recent grads navigating that frustrating “you need experience to get experience” cycle.

This episode is packed with straight talk and practical advice—no fluff.

What we cover:

• Why the job market isn’t as hopeless as it feels (and what to do instead of panicking)
• The biggest mistakes candidates make in interviews (this one is big)
• Why networking still beats everything else—yes, still
• What actually matters more than your degree
• How to stand out when you have little to no experience
• The truth about your first job (and why it’s not supposed to be perfect)
• How social media can quietly cost you a job offer
• The skills that will matter most in an AI-driven world

Nicki also shares what she tells her own kids—and it’s the kind of advice every parent and graduating senior needs to hear right now.

If you have a college student, a recent grad, or you’re navigating your own career shift, this is one to send, save, and come back to.

🔗 Connect with Nicki

📘 Book: The Recruiter’s Truly Simple Guide to Job Searching, Interviewing & Getting Hired
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Recruiters-Truly-Simple-Searching-Interviewing/dp/B0D48193JB

📧 Email: nikki@thenlpgroup.net

🌐 Company: The NLP Group (Executive Search + Career Coaching)

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