The On the Job podcast tells inspiring stories about finding and doing good work. Jobs help us connect with our community and support ourselves and our families. Your work may be something you love, or it could just be the way you earn a living. On the Job explores the different work-related milestones in life.
If you missed an episode or haven’t had an opportunity to listen, you can listen to all season nine episodes below!
Season 9, Episode 1: New Block, Same Chop
What happens when a top marketer trades boardrooms for butcher blocks? On the Job catches up with Scott Carey to find out how his bold leap into the meat business is carving out a new path.
Season 9, Episode 2: The Franchise Rookie
A former college athlete and QSR hourly wage-earner, Brian Garvey, Express Pros’ youngest franchise owner, has transformed his trademark determination and reliability into a successful career helping others find their life’s work.
Season 9, Episode 3: When Algorithms Hire
With all the hoopla around AI as a hiring tool, we check in with two experts to understand the advantages—and disadvantages—of using machines to make hiring decisions—a fascinating discussion full of tips and insights for job seekers and recruiters alike.
Season 9, Episode 4: Finding Our Perfect Match
Corporate banker-turned-professional dating coach Grace Lee transformed her personal journey into a professional rebirth—and she’s full of tips and tactics that can help anyone looking to make a match—with a new partner or a new job.
Season 9, Episode 5: Stepping Up, Reluctantly
Cody travels around as a carpenter for large stage productions. Recent events offered him an opportunity to step into a new, more senior role—leaving him in a quandary that is becoming more common these days.
Season 9, Episode 6: The Garage Must Go On
When we first met Demeny Pollitt, the founder of Girlington Garage in Vermont, she was extricating her mom as her business partner and hiring more mechanics. On this episode, she faces new personnel challenges—and new opportunities—as she continues to run her successful, woman-focused garage despite the odds.
Season 9, Episode 7: Booths Over Bots: Why Career Fairs Still Matter
Career Fairs—which may feel like an anachronism in 2025—turn out to be deceptively fertile places for employers and job hunters alike; we speak with an expert who has some helpful advice for first-timers and introverts braving these potentially intimidating events.
Season 9, Episode 8: Pedaling Uphill: One Shop Owner’s Staffing Struggle
Former BMX bro Devon Lampman turned his two-wheel passion into a maintenance gig at Barton Springs Bike Rental & Tours—eventually becoming a co-owner of the Austin, TX, mainstay. Now if he can just find some qualified employees willing to work during their heavy traffic periods: weekends and vacations.
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The On the Job podcast was created by Express Employment International in collaboration with iHeartMedia and Audiation, and you can listen to it on any platform of your choice, including iTunes and iHeartRadio.
