MTV show tracking job hunting grads gone, but not forgotten

During these economic times, it is often discouraging for anyone job-hunting, even those looking for part-time work. MTV's "Hired!" was a new show airing early in the summer that showcased recent grads applying for their dream jobs.

The show has since been pulled, but in its short stint on air, it gave hope to grads around the country searching for a start of their ideal careers.

Just watching one episode of the show, you can find hidden gems of advice for interviewing for your dream job.

First impressions such as resumes can make or break whether or not you get the interview. And from there, you'll need to have done your research, picked out the right outfit, practiced interview questions with yourself (including the ever-so-nerve-wracking question, "What is your weakness?") and have found creative ways to show that you're the best choice for the interviewer.

If it sounds a little scary, it's because it is. Interviews are not to be taken lightly, but the most important thing is to remember to stay calm, cool and collected. Preparation is the best defense.

One of the creators, Noah Scheinmann, called the show a "learning process."
Not only could the applicants literally see themselves from a bird's-eye view after the interviews, but the viewers of the show could also sit in the room during the interview and take notes on what went well and what went not so well.

Scheinmann has a deep connection to the show itself. Scheinmann owns his own company in New York called No Regrets Entertainment, which is the company that was producing the series.

The University of Florida alum doesn't forget where he came from, though.
He was once a struggling student looking to land an internship as many of us are today. Noah was looking for a career in sports broadcasting.

He struggled through the interview process, but finally got an internship with ABC Sports.

From there, he grew as a person and watched his career grow with him, but always kept grounded.

"On my dresser, I have an envelope of the rejections I got (during my career)."
The show getting pulled was a major disappointment to those who can identify with the problem

The show offered a "message of inspiration" according to Scheinmann. It gave a positive outlook to an otherwise discouraging economic time, and actually gave hope to recent grads.

Seeing real people like yourselves on television going through what you're going through is the epitome of reality television, and this was a truly a gem.

Most of the episodes are online now, and the rest should be up on the MTV website soon. Rumor has it that an episode featured an FGCU grad, so cross your fingers that this particular episode shows up on the site.

If you're looking for materials to better your interviewing skills, FGCU offers an interviewing class.

Unfortunately, it is full for this fall, but if you've got time in your busy schedule in the spring, I highly recommended that you take it.

In the class, you'll learn everything you need to about interviewing and then some. So, when you get into the interviewing processes, you'll be unstoppable.