Ellen Raim: The Unwritten Rules for New Graduates at Work

Ellen Raim is a former Chief Human Resources Officer at global companies, she sat in rooms where decisions about early-career talent get made. She knows what executives think reviewing performance. What makes someone "promotable" versus overlooked. The unwritten rules—because Ellen helped write them. As employment attorney with 10 years practice, Ellen understands workplace dynamics from compliance and risk perspective. More importantly, she knows how to help you navigate difficult situations without vulnerable position. As someone now spending years working exclusively with Gen Z professionals, she understands unique challenges Gen Z faces. This isn't your parents' workplace. Rules changed. Expectations are different. The path to success is less clear.

In episode 689 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what are the biggest mistakes recent graduates are making at work, why she decided to write the book called "Play the Game: Insider Strategies to Thrive in Your Early Career", what employers expect from new graduates that colleges often don't teach, what are the "unwritten rules" of the workplace, how students can articulate the value of their fraternity or sorority experience during job interviews, resume mistakes that immediately move candidates into the "no" pile, whether networking is still more important than applying online, what strengths this generation bring to the workplace that older generations often overlook, what workplace situations should young professionals take seriously and document, and what leadership traits consistently predict long-term success. Enjoy!