“Soft Skills Win Every Time”—How Laurie Jane Roth Helps Invisible Candidates Get Hired

Cut The Tie Podcast with Laurie Jane Roth

What happens when talented professionals keep getting passed over despite great résumés? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Laurie Jane Roth, founder of The Inside Game and a 25-year IT recruiting veteran. Laurie reveals the real reasons candidates fail interviews, why soft skills outweigh technical skills, and how she helps mid-career executives stop feeling invisible and start landing offers.

About Laurie Jane Roth:

Laurie Jane Roth built her career in IT recruiting, spending 25 years at the decision table hearing what hiring managers really say. Today she leads The Inside Game, where she coaches professionals—from college grads to executives—on how to interview with confidence, stand out in a crowded market, and win roles others can’t. With deep insider perspective and proven coaching methods, Laurie helps candidates cut ties with defeat and rebuild their path to success.

In this episode, Thomas and Laurie discuss:

The myth of “being good is enough”
Why many skilled professionals still fail interviews without intentional preparation.Inside the hiring conversation
The unfiltered reasons candidates get rejected—and why they’re rarely about skills.From defeated to confident
How Laurie meets candidates where they are and rebuilds both strategy and mindset.The résumé red flags
Why titles like “Founder/Owner” can hurt—and how “Consultant” opens doors.Defining success with purpose and freedom
Why impact and autonomy matter more than titles or job stability.

Key Takeaways:

Soft skills decide the outcome. Technical expertise won’t save poor delivery.Rebuild confidence first. Interview success starts with belief and structure.Own your story. Clarity beats “I can do everything.”Adapt or evolve. When industries shift, reinvention is the only option.

Connect with Laurie Jane Roth:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-jane-roth-084769/
🔗 The Inside Game on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/www.dsn-it.com/

Connect with Thomas Helfrich:

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelfrich
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutthetiegroup
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
🌐 Website: https://www.cutthetie.com
✉️ Email: t@instantlyrelevant.com
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