Is DEI Really Over? The TRUTH About the Current US Job Market, How to Write an Incredible Resume and How to Quit Your Job and Not Burn a Bridge with Colleen Pelly

This episode is brought to you by The Linchpin Co. - recruitment with purpose.

Ever wondered how diversity, equity, and inclusion could redefine business success in 2025? Joined by Colleen Pelly, CEO and founder of the Linchpin Co., we dissect the evolving political climate and its potential to reshape DEI initiatives beyond mere hiring quotas, advocating for a broader approach that champions diversity of thought. Colleen shares her keen insights into maintaining a focus on talent acquisition and development, even when DEI departments face cuts, offering you a competitive edge in turbulent times.

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In this episode we discuss...

(00:18) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business

(11:38) Navigating Business Success and Failure

(16:54) Insider Secrets to the Recruitment Process

(22:20) Recruiter Insights for Job Seekers

(26:08) Resume Do's and Don'ts and Interview Etiquette

(36:49) Can Being Healthy Get You the Job?

(46:14) Leaving a Job with Grace

(49:45) Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship

(57:29) Entrepreneurship Tips

(01:11:17) Building Financial Resilience and Growth

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Episode resources:

• Learn more about Colleen and The Linchpin Co at https://www.thelinchpinco.com/
• Watch and subscribe on YouTube