What does it really take to get hired in today's job market?

In this episode of the Hacker Proof HQ Podcast, we sit down with Nate Wylie, Founder of Infinate Talent and Career Hacker Nate, to discuss the realities of modern recruiting, the impact of AI on hiring, career growth, networking, and what recruiters are really looking for.

With over 15 years of talent acquisition experience including helping scale technical recruiting at Lyft, Nate shares practical advice for job seekers, recruiters, founders, and anyone navigating today's evolving world of work.

• How fractional talent acquisition works

• Where recruiters find top talent

• What candidates don't see from the recruiter's perspective

• AI's impact on hiring and job applications

• How to stand out in a competitive job market

• Whether entry-level jobs are disappearing

• Why recruiters ghost candidates

• LinkedIn optimization and networking strategies

• Common mistakes that cost candidates job offers

Whether you're searching for your next opportunity, hiring top talent, or looking to grow your career, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can apply right away.

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Can life insurance be more than just protection for your family?

In this episode of the Hacker Proof HQ Podcast, hosts Daniel Imhans and Olawale Shogbola sit down with Bokar Diaby, Founder of The New Standard Financials, to discuss how properly structured life insurance can become a powerful financial tool for building wealth, creating liquidity, planning for retirement, and creating generational wealth.

Bokar shares practical insights from his experience in technology, finance, sales, and entrepreneurship, breaking down common misconceptions about life insurance and explaining how it can fit into a long-term financial strategy.

• How cash value life insurance works

• Employer-sponsored vs. privately owned life insurance

• Borrowing against your life insurance policy

• Common myths about life insurance

• Building wealth and financial flexibility

• Why young professionals should start planning early

• Strategies for entrepreneurs and families

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to diversify your wealth-building strategy, this episode offers actionable insights to help you make informed decisions.

Bokar Diaby

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In this episode, we sit down with Rubena Uyeh, a Supply Chain Cybersecurity Specialist, to discuss her journey from college student to cybersecurity professional at a Fortune 100 company.

Rubena shares how she secured internships, won over $170,000 in scholarships, built a strong professional network, and successfully launched her career in cybersecurity. We also dive into the realities of working in the field, the certifications that helped her stand out, what employers look for in candidates, and why understanding the business side of cybersecurity is critical for long-term success.

Whether you're a student exploring cybersecurity, an early-career professional looking to grow, or someone curious about supply chain security, this episode is packed with practical advice and actionable insights.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:

• Breaking into cybersecurity while in college

• Scholarship opportunities and application strategies

• Certifications that can accelerate your career

• Standing out in internships and interviews

• What a Supply Chain Cybersecurity Specialist actually does

• Cybersecurity frameworks and risk assessments

• Internship compensation and career growth opportunities

• Challenges and realities of working in cybersecurity

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