Ryan Kahn (born November 10, 1977), known as a career coach and television personality. Ryan Kahn is founder of The Hired Group, author of ''Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad,'' and star of ''Hired'' on MTV Networks.

Early life

Kahn, a Southern California native from

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, graduated with an undergraduate degree from

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. He continued his education with a focus degree in Music Business from

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’s Entertainment Studies program.

Career

While attending

, Ryan interned for such entertainment powerhouses as

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, DC Management, and then

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, where he was hired to work with some of music’s greats. His success in garnering

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and passion for helping others led him to guest speaking spots at

’s entertainment courses to discuss “How to Break into the Business.” Kahn continued advising young professionals by utilizing his extensive network to place hundreds of students in "dream opportunities". Currently Ryan applies his experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, Internship Coordinator and Founder of The Hired Group.

Personal life

As an avid music fan, Ryan spends his free time playing bass in a

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based band, The Night Riders which has headlined on Hollywood’s world-famous

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. And, to help support and inspire the next generation of musicians, he founded Rock Start, a charity that donates musical instruments to children in need.

Filmography

''MTV's ''Hired'' ''

Discography

The Night Riders, ''My Favorite Color is Blonde'', lead bass and vocals (2010) Elevation, ''Mystery of Sound'', lead bass and vocals (2004) Surefire, ''Self Titled'', lead bass and vocals (2001) Chewbacca and Friends, ''Self Titled'', lead guitar (1996)

Charity work

Founder of Rock Start (2009)

Published works

''Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad''

References

External links

MTV Hired
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Ryan Kahn of The Hired Group
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kahn, Ryan Living people Television personalities from California 1977 births California Polytechnic State University alumni University of California, Los Angeles alumni People from Newport Beach, California