Hired

The series shows how competitive it is to get a job in today’s economy while documenting the process by which people get hired. It also highlights some of the common mistakes young job seekers make during their searches, like sending in unpolished resumes and not showing enough enthusiasm when meeting a perspective employer. There are definitely some awkward moments, especially when a nervous or over-confident candidate bungles through an interview. But the interviewer’s feedback helps give today’s job hunter a sense of what goes on in the heads of people looking to hire.

The lessons being offered here are both important and practical. Unfortunately, they are slightly watered down by the unrealistic setting in which they are being offered. The companies featured on the show are pretty trendy, and all the qualified candidates appear stylish and good-looking, too. In spite of this, the series still manages to send the message that finding a job isn’t easy, and to be successful at it, you have to be prepared.