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The Jobs ReportResilient AFIn this episode of The Jobs Report Podcast by Swob, hosts Stephanie Florio and Alexander Florio share an inside look at their entrepreneurship journey—what it’s really like to build a business from the ground up. They discuss the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons learned, and how resilience has been the key to their growth. From dealing with rejection and failure to managing burnout and staying motivated, Stephanie and Alex offer an honest, relatable take on what it means to be an entrepreneur. What You’ll Learn: How to turn criticism and doubt into mot...2025-02-2811 min
Your Career GPSEp. 115 Turn Right: Hacking The 21st Century Job Search (with Alexander Florio)In this episode of Your Career GPS Podcast, Brad dives into the challenges faced by young job seekers in today's market with guest Alex Florio, co-founder of Swob Inc. They discuss the inspiration behind Swab, a job search platform designed to simplify the job application process, emphasizing quality over quantity in job applications.
The conversation explores shifts in the job market dynamics post-COVID, common resume mistakes, the role of AI in job searching, and key ingredients for success in landing jobs. Alex shares insights on effective communication and networking, highlighting the importance of tailoring resumes and utilizing...2024-12-1838 min
The Jobs ReportSeptember 2024 Jobs Report Breakdown – A Positive Turn for the U.S. Labor MarketIn this episode of the Jobs Report Podcast, Stephanie and Alex Florio break down the key highlights from the September 2024 Jobs Report, revealing an overall positive outlook for the U.S. labor market. They discuss sector-specific job growth, wage increases, and the positive shifts in part-time to full-time employment. If you're looking to stay informed on the latest economic trends, this episode provides an insightful analysis. Key Highlights: Unexpected Job Growth The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, exceeding expectations of 100,000 jobs. This is a significant sign of optimism compared to previous months. 2024-10-1106 min
Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech LeadersS10 Whats New with SWOB - Alex FlorioHello listeners.Today, I have an awesome follow episode from our friends at Swob. You may remember our episode with Stephanie Florio in Season 6 over 2 years ago, where she clued us in on the creation story of the company. Today, I'm speaking with her co-founder and brother, Alex, to hear the update on Swob and what the team has been up to since then. Have a listen nowIt's very cool to hear the successful update with Swob, adding over 7 million jobs to the platform, scaling for businesses and candidates, and ensuring they have the...2024-09-1919 min
The Jobs ReportResume Do's And Don'tsEpisode Summary: Topic: Essential resume dos and don'ts. Stephanie and Alex share their extensive experience with reviewing resumes and provide practical tips to improve your resume. Key Points Discussed: What Not to Do: Avoid Blurry Photos: Never take a photo of your resume and send it to an employer. Always send a clear PDF. No Word Docs with Comments: Avoid sending resumes as Word documents with visible comments. Always convert to a clean PDF. Check for Spelling Errors: Ensure there are no spelling mistakes. Use...2024-09-0612 min
The Jobs ReportThe Untold Lessons of First JobsIn this inaugural episode of the Jobs Report Podcast, Stephanie and Alex dive into their personal experiences of landing their first part-time jobs. They share the challenges, lessons, and memorable moments that have shaped their professional journeys. From handling customer conflicts to mastering time management, this episode is packed with insights for anyone starting in the job market. Key Topics Covered: Introduction (0:00 - 0:19): Welcome to the Jobs Report Podcast by Swab. Our First Part-Time Jobs (0:22 - 1:36): Stephanie and Alex discuss how they found their first part-time jobs and what motivated them. Alex's Experience...2024-08-0211 min