Adam Jacobs unpacks what Gen Z wants on The Personality Hire podcast

Adam Jacobs – co-founder of The Iconic and Hatch – unpacks the new rules of getting hired in a world being rapidly transformed by Gen Z, in the latest episode of The Personality Hire podcast.

Launched last year by former Channel Seven reporter Jodie Clarke, the podcast shines a light on how charisma and instinct shape modern careers.

In this ep, Adam explains why younger workers are prioritising balance and purpose from day one, and why they’re willing to leave roles that don’t deliver.

He also shares how AI is redefining what it means to be job-ready, pushing universities and employers to rethink how they prepare early-career talent.

This episode dives into why traditional CVs fail to capture personality and potential, what Gen Z actually wants from work (and why they’ll leave if they don’t get it), how AI is reshaping entry-level roles and future career pathways – plus Hatch’s mission to help young people be seen as individuals, not numbers.

The episode is resonating with job-seekers, having jumped 145 spots in Apple’s Career Podcasts Chart.

Episodes available here.