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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selectedRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:02:09 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2026 02:35:53 GMT60Simon CarabettaA podcast all about job search woes, hiring horror stories, and all things fair and unfair in and around our work lives.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>episodicSimon Carabettacarabettasimon@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Unplugged 2]]>Another unplanned, unscripted, (mostly) unedited episode of RoS this week - it's Unplugged 2.

Listen in as Deany and Simon discuss everything in and around their work lives including what's going on personally: Did Simon flatline in the emergency ward? What interesting and somewhat racist encounter did Deany have in Paris? How can someone go 44 years of their life without realising they have dual citizenship?

It's all here and more in this week's unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.

]]>f9fbdefb-b57d-4bbf-9c5a-139be2827d8eThu, 21 May 2026 05:33:25 GMT<p>Another unplanned, unscripted, (mostly) unedited episode of RoS this week - it's Unplugged 2.</p><p></p><p>Listen in as Deany and Simon discuss everything in and around their work lives including what's going on personally: Did Simon flatline in the emergency ward? What interesting and somewhat racist encounter did Deany have in Paris? How can someone go 44 years of their life without realising they have dual citizenship?</p><p></p><p>It's all here and more in this week's unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.</p>yes00:52:2128Unplugged 2full<![CDATA[Rare Exotic Animal]]>We have another special guest on Rejected or Selected and this week they don't hold back! Daisy Wong joins us to discuss her personal journey and career, from project coordination to now Cyber Culture and Awareness specialist, Daisy has dealt with plenty of bullshit over the years, and she enjoys telling us all about it.

From being treated like she's a rare exotic animal, to being undermined by previous bosses and co-workers, Daisy gives us insight as to just what it's like living with a disability in Corporate Australia.

]]>8a4c7bc8-38d8-4aaa-8b95-6d2ef210677fThu, 07 May 2026 11:01:49 GMT<p>We have another special guest on Rejected or Selected and this week they don't hold back! Daisy Wong joins us to discuss her personal journey and career, from project coordination to now Cyber Culture and Awareness specialist, Daisy has dealt with plenty of bullshit over the years, and she enjoys telling us all about it.</p><p></p><p>From being treated like she's a rare exotic animal, to being undermined by previous bosses and co-workers, Daisy gives us insight as to just what it's like living with a disability in Corporate Australia.</p>no01:00:1427Rare Exotic Animalfull<![CDATA[Like a Phoenix Rising]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/like-a-phoenix-rising68c7b9b55819338468b08a82Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:01:09 GMTDeany and Simon take a break from our amazing list of guests and have a good old fashioned heart to heart about their careers, the state of recruitment, and the truth behind cliches.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:52:1316Like a Phoenix Risingfull<![CDATA[Please, May I Have Some More?]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/please-may-i-have-some-more699e8e3243ceb0105daa2cbbThu, 26 Feb 2026 06:23:27 GMTIn our second (guestless still) episode for 2026, Deany discusses her own request for a pay rise and has unlocked more questions on how to do so in Australian workplaces. We ask why talking salaries and pay rises is so taboo in Aussie corporate culture and try to figure out the best way to navigate these delicate situations.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:35:1722Please, May I Have Some More?full<![CDATA[Episode 2]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/episode-267f5b9fe0636340b784f6bd7Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:06:22 GMTIn our second episode, Deany and Simon are joined by global cultural strategist, Dr Tanya Finney to continue the discussion on the recent pushback against DEI hiring policies.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:45:2912Episode 2full<![CDATA[Mind The Gap]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/mind-the-gap69b2cd1f5668adfee61afd50Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:26:38 GMTIn our third and STILL guestless episode, Deany and Simon dissect a number of Australia's most "trusted" salary guides. However, are these guides the source of truth that they make themselves out to be, or is something more nefarious at play?<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:37:5623Mind The Gapfull<![CDATA[Episode 4]]>

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]]>https://www.rejectedorselected.com6848195ad911dedd654bb069Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:39:05 GMTMeet this month's guest, Max Power... erm, we mean, meet Tony Hagan, host of the Max's Island Podcast and mentor at Avivo. How did a podcast ever get the name Max's Island? Well, you'll need to listen in to find out.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:34:1214Episode 4full<![CDATA[Unplugged]]>It's finally come to this, our first unplanned, unscripted and "unplugged" (I mean, what even is "unplugged" these days, we're not Nirvana, this isn't Madison Square Garden, and it's not 1994)


Well, if you managed to ignore all of that, then Deany and Simon have a treat for you as our raw conversation takes a turn from LinkedIn algorithms, enshittification, and how people with ADHD are propping up the digital economy. There's something for (almost) everyone in this week's edition and our first ever unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/ros-unplugged69d7753f086c93c18bf9b866Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:45:34 GMT<p>It's finally come to this, our first unplanned, unscripted and "unplugged" (I mean, what even is "unplugged" these days, we're not Nirvana, this isn't Madison Square Garden, and it's not 1994)</p><br /><p>Well, if you managed to ignore all of that, then Deany and Simon have a treat for you as our raw conversation takes a turn from LinkedIn algorithms, enshittification, and how people with ADHD are propping up the digital economy. There's something for (almost) everyone in this week's edition and our first ever unplugged episode of Rejected or Selected.</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:46:1025Unpluggedfull<![CDATA[The Shortlist: Cherie Burgett]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/the-shortlist-cherie-burgett6854d9f40bed216db70ce451Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:48:04 GMTWelcome to The Shortlist, a shorter, leaner bi-weekly version of Rejected or Selected. Our first guest in this special series, is Cherie Burgett from MM ISAC, who tells her journey from military spouse and stay at home mother, to cyber security intelligence.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:18:55The Shortlist: Cherie Burgettfull<![CDATA[Episode 5]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/episode5687d8ad9a2391fe432d0083eMon, 21 Jul 2025 00:33:33 GMTIn this episode we are joined by Natalie Ludwig of Plant With Willow. Natalie has a strong background in tech sales and tech recruitment, plying her trade in her native land of Germany, then London and now in Perth, Western Australia. She speaks to us candidly about her experience in getting her head around Australian corporate culture and the differences between where she currently resides, and Europe, particularly as someone who speaks English as a second language.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:37:2415Episode 5full<![CDATA[Episode 3]]>This month's episode provides some colourful commentary from our special guest, Iain Dickson.


Like our co-host Simon, Iain studied to be a former teacher and landed himself in the realm of cyber security, where he's been for quite a while. Iain has built a strong presence on LinkedIn and despises the term "though leader" and "influencer" even though he does influence a lot of people's thoughts and opinions within the sector, but he does so in a selfless and comedic manner.

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/episode-3681427a49704d99f84dbbb1cFri, 02 May 2025 02:02:12 GMT<p>This month's episode provides some colourful commentary from our special guest, Iain Dickson. </p><br /><p>Like our co-host Simon, Iain studied to be a former teacher and landed himself in the realm of cyber security, where he's been for quite a while. Iain has built a strong presence on LinkedIn and despises the term "though leader" and "influencer" even though he does influence a lot of people's thoughts and opinions within the sector, but he does so in a selfless and comedic manner.</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:59:30Episode 3full<![CDATA[Episode 1]]>In this first ever episode of Rejected or Selected our (non-expert) hosts stumble through a robust discussion of the recent US-led pushback on DEI hiring policies and what this means for diversity and inclusion in the Australian business landscape.


Also note, Simon is not a horse and no horses were harmed in the making of this episode.

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]]>https://share.descript.com/view/yAEEZpAl76r67d11434c6a6a96730c599eeWed, 12 Mar 2025 04:59:07 GMT<p>In this first ever episode of Rejected or Selected our (non-expert) hosts stumble through a robust discussion of the recent US-led pushback on DEI hiring policies and what this means for diversity and inclusion in the Australian business landscape.</p><br /><p>Also note, Simon is not a horse and no horses were harmed in the making of this episode.</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:27:2611Episode 1full<![CDATA[Fear, Failure, and Fraud]]>A true master at what he does, Shil Shanghavi is one of the world's most prolific public speakers and public speaking coaches. In our 6th episode for 2026 and first show with a guest for this year, Shil speaks authentically and genuinely about his journey from a 10 year old with a stutter and a dream to stages all around the world where he has spoken with leaders and people from all walks of life.


Deany and Simon discuss Shil's mastery of public speaking, the way he manages his stutter and his imposter syndrome, and his love for Manchester United.


You can find out more about Shil here www.shilshanghavi.com and you can also watch the documentary film made about him right here https://youtu.be/O73eDeg4-VY?si=5XRpkkUvsDO7G02C

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/fear-failure-and-fraud69f05767141ff5d88a51adb6Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:44:54 GMT<p>A true master at what he does, Shil Shanghavi is one of the world's most prolific public speakers and public speaking coaches. In our 6th episode for 2026 and first show with a guest for this year, Shil speaks authentically and genuinely about his journey from a 10 year old with a stutter and a dream to stages all around the world where he has spoken with leaders and people from all walks of life.</p><br /><p>Deany and Simon discuss Shil's mastery of public speaking, the way he manages his stutter and his imposter syndrome, and his love for Manchester United.</p><br /><p>You can find out more about Shil here www.shilshanghavi.com and you can also watch the documentary film made about him right here https://youtu.be/O73eDeg4-VY?si=5XRpkkUvsDO7G02C</p><hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>yes00:44:2926Fear, Failure, and Fraudfull<![CDATA[You're Not A Culture Fit]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/youre-not-a-culture-fit69c348d8f47632ce10902651Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:29:31 GMTIn this episode of RoS Deany asks Simon to recount a time that he was told he simply wasn't a culture fit when rejected for a job. The team discusses what this term means and the possible reasons as to why it's used so often in Corporate Australia.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:29:5624You're Not A Culture Fitfull<![CDATA[Just When I Thought I Was Out...]]>

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]]>https://shows.acast.com/rejected-or-selected/episodes/just-when-i-thought-i-was-out698d66ef5a0d566e5b68cbf3Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:36:47 GMTEver been this close to throwing in the towel on a career? Well, our co-host Simon certainly came within a breath of doing just that late last year. In our premiere episode of our second season, Deany and Simon explore what happened and the 'why' behind Simon's decision to stay in Cyber Security.<hr /><p> Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>no00:37:2821Just When I Thought I Was Out...full