Ever wonder what really makes someone stand out in today's competitive job market? In this Habits and Hustle podcast episode, I am joined by Colleen Pelly, CEO and founder of Linchpin, to discuss the traits that make candidates truly hireable beyond just technical skills.We dive into why self-awareness and emotional intelligence matter more than talent alone in the hiring process. We also explore the changing workplace landscape post-COVID, why flexibility has become non-negotiable for many workers, and which overlooked career paths offer surprising financial rewards without requiring extensive education.Colleen Pelly is the founder and CEO of Linchpin, a purpose-driven recruitment agency that helps match companies and talent across multiple industries. With experience spanning retail, tech, automotive, and cannabis sectors, she has held key recruitment roles at major brands including Tesla and lululemon, where she developed expertise in full-cycle recruitment from entry-level to executive positions. What We Discuss: (((((((…and more!Thank you to our sponsors:AquaTru: Get 20% off any purifier at aquatru.com with code HUSTLETherasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100.Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout.BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohen and use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase.Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohenAir Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/booksSpeaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagementFind more from Colleen Pelly:Website: https://www.thelinchpinco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelinchpinco