<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SkillScout]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Most conversations about work focus on employers. We think it's time to focus on people.</b></p><p></p><p>On the SkillScout Podcast, we explore what work means to the people doing it. Through ethnographic research, conversations with industry leaders, and stories from workers and job seekers, we uncover the motivations, tradeoffs, and moments that shape careers.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by the team at SkillScout, each episode goes beyond hiring trends to examine purpose, identity, trust, and what it takes to build work that people genuinely want to be part of.</p><p></p><p>Every conversation is informed by original field research and firsthand stories, bringing listeners closer to what people actually think, feel, and experience at work, not just what surveys or headlines suggest.</p><p>Whether you're a talent leader, marketer, HR professional, or simply curious about the future of work, you'll leave with fresh perspectives and practical ideas grounded in real human experiences.</p>]]></description><link>www.skillscout.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:21:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/nXI9VZSi.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Skill Scout]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:17:05 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Skill Scout]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category><itunes:author>Skill Scout</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Most conversations about work focus on employers. We think it&apos;s time to focus on people.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the SkillScout Podcast, we explore what work means to the people doing it. Through ethnographic research, conversations with industry leaders, and stories from workers and job seekers, we uncover the motivations, tradeoffs, and moments that shape careers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by the team at SkillScout, each episode goes beyond hiring trends to examine purpose, identity, trust, and what it takes to build work that people genuinely want to be part of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every conversation is informed by original field research and firsthand stories, bringing listeners closer to what people actually think, feel, and experience at work, not just what surveys or headlines suggest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re a talent leader, marketer, HR professional, or simply curious about the future of work, you&apos;ll leave with fresh perspectives and practical ideas grounded in real human experiences.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Skill Scout</itunes:name><itunes:email>elena@skillscout.me</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/><itunes:category text="Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4f9c6854-2f50-4ab4-b9ba-46d5a05ac9c3/logos/0e6935ee-1e0a-43fb-907d-5d32a762f732.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Ep 2: Stop Marketing Jobs. Start Marketing Callings]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if we stopped marketing jobs and started marketing callings?</p><p>The brands people love most don't just sell products. They create identity, community and a feeling people want to be part of. So why doesn't recruitment marketing work the same way?</p><p></p><p>In Episode 2, we explore what employer brands can learn from cult brands like YETI, Patagonia, Red Bull and John Deere, and what changes when we stop thinking about filling today's requisitions and start building long-term affinity for the work itself.</p><p></p><p>We dig into new research with healthcare professionals about how people find their callings, the role work plays in identity, and why sometimes the thing you're trying to "sell" is something they've already bought into.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, we explore the shift from employer brand to identity brand, job descriptions to lifestyle narratives, and recruitment campaigns to always-on storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Because the opportunity isn't just getting someone to apply. It's becoming the company they think of first when they're ready to make a move.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8e1ee5af-0c4d-49e5-a86c-2733e24c0634</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Skill Scout]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:57:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c0b9316ae433490acef331d767bc424f3e69e0e12488b33f39fbc9f1fa4a5dba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4ZTFlZTVhZi0wYzRkLTQ5ZTUtYTg2Yy0yNzMzZTI0YzA2MzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0ZjljNjg1NC0yZjUwLTRhYjQtYjliYS00NmQ1YTA1YWM5YzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MDkwM2U0YzM3MDY4YzAwMDMyN2I0ZGMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3ZjJkMzhkNDA0MWZkMWYyNWEzYWU0L3NraWxsLXNjb3V0LXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMTRfXzE2LTU5LTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="74763015" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4f9c6854-2f50-4ab4-b9ba-46d5a05ac9c3/episodes/8e1ee5af-0c4d-49e5-a86c-2733e24c0634/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if we stopped marketing jobs and started marketing callings?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The brands people love most don&apos;t just sell products. They create identity, community and a feeling people want to be part of. So why doesn&apos;t recruitment marketing work the same way?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 2, we explore what employer brands can learn from cult brands like YETI, Patagonia, Red Bull and John Deere, and what changes when we stop thinking about filling today&apos;s requisitions and start building long-term affinity for the work itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dig into new research with healthcare professionals about how people find their callings, the role work plays in identity, and why sometimes the thing you&apos;re trying to &quot;sell&quot; is something they&apos;ve already bought into.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way, we explore the shift from employer brand to identity brand, job descriptions to lifestyle narratives, and recruitment campaigns to always-on storytelling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the opportunity isn&apos;t just getting someone to apply. It&apos;s becoming the company they think of first when they&apos;re ready to make a move.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4f9c6854-2f50-4ab4-b9ba-46d5a05ac9c3/logos/0e6935ee-1e0a-43fb-907d-5d32a762f732.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ep 2: Stop Marketing Jobs. Start Marketing Callings</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1: Job Seekers Trust Reddit More Than Your Careers Page.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this pilot episode, the SkillScout team returns to its research roots to unpack the human side of hiring. Drawing from real job seeker stories, ethnographic research, and 12 years of experience helping companies hire better, we explore why the hiring process feels so broken, and what organizations can do about it.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fcc59456-4275-41c9-a8e2-514225863e13</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Skill Scout]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:13:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2c3b002d9b15390dc6303256b464bf74fb294400b84cc9b9685fc3ea6350c9cb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmY2M1OTQ1Ni00Mjc1LTQxYzktYThlMi01MTQyMjU4NjNlMTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0ZjljNjg1NC0yZjUwLTRhYjQtYjliYS00NmQ1YTA1YWM5YzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MDkwM2U0YzM3MDY4YzAwMDMyN2I0ZGMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2YmJlOGUwMzQ2OGQxZTgxZDk4OTA2L3NraWxsLXNjb3V0LXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMzBfXzIzLTEzLTUwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="42001702" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4f9c6854-2f50-4ab4-b9ba-46d5a05ac9c3/episodes/fcc59456-4275-41c9-a8e2-514225863e13/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this pilot episode, the SkillScout team returns to its research roots to unpack the human side of hiring. Drawing from real job seeker stories, ethnographic research, and 12 years of experience helping companies hire better, we explore why the hiring process feels so broken, and what organizations can do about it.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4f9c6854-2f50-4ab4-b9ba-46d5a05ac9c3/logos/0e6935ee-1e0a-43fb-907d-5d32a762f732.png"/><itunes:title>Ep. 1: Job Seekers Trust Reddit More Than Your Careers Page.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>