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Interview Boss

Interview Boss

242 episodes

Welcome to Interview Boss hosted by sisters Emma and Sarah Smith. This podcast is all about providing advice, inspiration and support for job seekers. Whether you're between jobs, or looking for your dream promotion, we're here to give you the tips, tricks and behind the scenes knowledge you need to be the boss of your career.

More about the show

We'll dive deep in to all things resume, cover letter, job application, job search strategy, interviews and offer negotiations.

We're going to bring you a mix of advice shows, interviews with influential hiring managers, as well as job seeker stories all to help you during your job hunt.

Hit subscribe, and get ready to be the BOSS of your career.

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  1. 041: Career Story - Chris' physio dream

    · 22 min · S1 E41

    In our Career Stories, we interview people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. In this episode we meet Chris Vitucci - a Qualified…

  2. 040: Exit interview do's and don'ts

    · 27 min · S1 E40

    You’ve told your boss you’re leaving, and you’ve given your notice. Then you get an invite to meet with HR for an exit interview. WHAT IS HAPPENING?! We talk through what to expect in an exit interview, why we even do…

  3. 039: Making it official with employment paperwork

    · 31 min · S1 E39

    If you’ve been offered the role (WOOHOO) and now you’re waiting on your contract and paperwork then THIS is the episode you need to listen to. We talk you through why your contract might take a couple of days and all…

  4. 038: So... why do you want to work for us?

    · 18 min · S1 E38

    It’s SUCH a common question - “So.. why do you want to work for us?” and it’s hard to know sometimes what you’re meant to say. Do you lie and pretend it’s always been your dream to work at the company you literally…

  5. 037: The TRUTH about the "hidden job market"

    · 17 min · S1 E37

    You’ve seen the LinkedIn posts showing pictures of icebergs, and seen people write things like “Most jobs getting filled these days aren’t even advertised”, and you start to worry - is there a huge secret world of…

  6. 036: How to recover when your mind goes blank in an interview

    · 22 min · S1 E36

    Sometimes despite all your best preparation, a question in an interview catches you off guard, and your mind… goes… completely… blank. Don’t panic, there are things you can do to recover! In this episode we go through…

  7. 035: Advice for starting a new job remotely

    · 28 min · S1 E35

    Finding your feet in a new job always takes some adjusting, but what if you’re doing it COMPLETELY remote? With flexible and remote working becoming more common, you might find yourself learning a new role from the…

  8. 034: Deconstructing REAL answers to popular job interview questions

    · 42 min · S1 E34

    You’ve done all the hard work landing the interview, and you’ve prepared just like we told you to.. and then it comes time to put it all together! Constructing your interview answers on the fly in response to the…

  9. 033: Getting experience when every job requires experience - the career catch 22

    · 30 min · S1 E33

    It’s the ULTIMATE catch 22 of the job world - you need a job to get experience, but every job needs you to have previous experience! So how do you actually get to the first step on the career ladder?! In this episode…

  10. 032: 6 surprising psychology hacks for your job search

    · 32 min · S1 E32

    In the world of career advice, there are a LOT of crazy tips and tricks out there, but do they work? We turn to the psychology journals to bring you ACTUAL peer reviewed research that you can apply to your job search.…

  11. 031: Untangling curly job interview questions

    · 33 min · S1 E31

    Picture this: you’re in a job interview, you’ve nailed some answers, you’re feeling confident… and then they hit you with a question COMPLETELY out of left field “if you were an animal, what would you be and why”. Your…

  12. 030: How a job search can affect your mental health with Dr Lillian Nejad

    · 30 min · S1 E30

    Whether you’ve lost your job, left a job, or you’re just looking for your next move, the job search process can be BRUTAL. The rejection and uncertainty can really impact your mental health. In this episode we talk to…

  13. 029: Quitting your job on GREAT terms

    · 26 min · S1 E29

    When you’ve landed another job offer and it’s all official, you need to let your current job know you’re leaving - it’s time to resign. How do you make sure you do it professionally, and leave on the best terms…

  14. 028: "You're on mute" - Tips for online job interviews

    · 19 min · S1 E28

    With the rise of working from home and COVID restrictions still about, online job interviews are more common than ever. Aside from all the normal interview tips, how do you make sure you’re set up for success behind…

  15. 027: You're fired - how to talk about a job loss

    · 18 min · S1 E27

    Have you been fired, let go, made redundant, sacked or terminated? It can be tricky to work out how to approach this topic when you’re applying for a new job. In this episode we answer a question from Eddie who found…

  16. 026: Standing out from the crowd in a group interview

    · 18 min · S1 E26

    You’ve applied for a job, and you’ve landed an interview - BUT you’ve found out you won’t be the only candidate in the room, it’s a group interview! Employers use group interviews a lot to save time, or when they’re…

  17. 025: Career Story - Jay's got a head for radio

    · 40 min · S1 E25

    In our Career Stories, we interview people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. In this episode we meet Jay Gasser - a Podcasting and Radio…

  18. 024: The power move for juggling multiple job offers

    · 19 min · S1 E24

    You did it, you’ve got a job offer! Oh wait, you’ve got two job offers! Or maybe you have one but you’re still waiting to hear back from the one you REALLY want. Sound familiar? We’ve heard this a lot recently, and we…

  19. 023: Show me the money - negotiating a job offer

    · 19 min · S1 E23

    If you’re like most people, when you’re looking for a new job, you’re looking for a step up in pay. Talking about money isn’t always easy, and it’s hard to know how to even bring up the subject. If you’re applying for…

  20. 022: Money money money - How to get a pay rise

    · 20 min · S1 E22

    Let’s be blunt here - you don’t turn up to work out of the goodness of your heart - you’re there to get paid! Talking about money isn’t always easy, and it’s hard to know how to even bring up the subject. If you’re in…

  21. 021: The ULTIMATE checklist for job search success

    · 29 min · S1 E21

    When you’re looking for a new job, updating your resume and cover letter is an absolute given. You might even do a tiny bit of networking and reach out to someone you know. BUT there are plenty of things you can do in…

  22. 020: "References available upon request" - Using references to your advantage

    · 29 min · S1 E20

    It’s normally the last step in the recruitment process - you might be the final candidate OR you might still be up against someone else. How do you make sure you don’t fall at the final hurdle?! In this episode we…

  23. 019: Hold the phone. What is a phone screening interview?

    · 27 min · S1 E19

    Your phone rings, it’s a number you don’t recognise. You answer and realise it’s a recruiter calling about a job you applied for. Does this mean you’ve landed an interview? Maybe! But you could also be about to have…

  24. 018: Creating opportunity & being too hard on yourself

    · 28 min · S1 E18

    I’m going to hazard a guess and say that if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re the kind of person who is driven, ambitious and want to improve yourself. But what happens when you define your identity by your…

  25. 017: Q&A - Finding transferable skills after redundancy, resigning and going for a step up

    · 22 min · S1 E17

    We answer YOUR questions! In this episode, we answer listener questions that you’ve submitted via Instagram and our Facebook group. We talk about transferable skills and retraining, when and how to resign once you’ve…

  26. 016: IWAB - Sales & Account Management with James Malone

    · 42 min · S1 E16

    INTRODUCING a new type of Interview Boss episode - the Interview With a Boss (IWAB). We’ll be chatting to hiring managers in different fields to find out what THEY look for in the hiring process. Our very first Boss…

  27. 015: Signs that your job interview went well... (or not)

    · 16 min · S1 E15

    You just walked out of a job interview for a job you’re really excited about. You call your mum on the way home - ‘how did it go?’ she asks. The self-doubt kicks in - you thought it went ok, but did it really? You…

  28. 014: So... do you have any questions for us? What to ask at the end of your interview

    · 21 min · S1 E14

    At the end of pretty much every interview, you’ll hear ‘so… do you have any questions for us?’ and it’s SO important that you have something to ask! Having smart questions ready shows that you’re prepared, you’re…

  29. 013: The power of LinkedIn - how to go from beginner to all-star

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E13

    Maybe you’re like Emma and have ‘create a LinkedIn account’ on your to do list, maybe you a profile that is gathering dust, or maybe you want to know how to get the MOST out of LinkedIn. To help you out, we talk to…

  30. 012: Recruitment agencies - matchmaking isn't just for dating

    · 30 min · S1 E12

    Recruitment agencies sometimes get a bad reputation, but at their best they are the matchmakers of the jobseeker world and can give you a HUGE advantage in your job search. In this episode we talk to Taylor Sharp who…

  31. 011: Could your social media cost you the job?

    · 47 min · S1 E11

    Did you know 95% of employers use social media to research candidates during the hiring process? Sure you might have expected them to suss out your LinkedIn page - but what about your Instagram, your Twitter or even…

  32. 010: Job search myths BUSTED

    · 18 min · S1 E10

    There is a LOT of advice out there for jobseekers, some of it totally contradictory - so how do you know what’s fact and what’s fiction? In this episode we BUST common job search myths so you don’t get caught up…

  33. 009: Career Story - How Sarah went from BBQ to HR

    · 46 min · S1 E9

    INTRODUCING a new type of Interview Boss episode - the Career Story. We’ll be interviewing people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. We thought…

  34. 008: Why you NEED to get over your fear of networking

    · 25 min · S1 E8

    Sometimes in your career it’s not who you know, it’s who knows YOU! a.k.a NETWORKING! When you think networking do you think about standing in a conference room full of strangers awkwardly holding a cocktail? That’s…

  35. 007: You only have 20 seconds to make a great first impression

    · 26 min · S1 E7

    Research suggests that in the first 20 seconds of meeting your interviewer, they may have ALREADY made their mind up about your skill, ability and knowledge. So how do you make sure that first impression is a great…

  36. 006: 11 tips for mastering internal applications

    · 30 min · S1 E6

    One of the best places to find a new job could be the company you’re already working for! Whether you’re looking for a promotion, or a chance to move into another area, being an internal applicant can be a huge…

  37. 005: The three part cover letter

    · 21 min · S1 E5

    Resumes and cover letters go together like peas and carrots. But do you HAVE to include a cover letter? You asked, and we delivered - in this episode we cover the cover letter - does anyone read them, and how long…

  38. 004: The BEST way to prepare for a job interview

    · 21 min · S1 E4

    You did it, you landed an interview! Now the nerves set in - how do you make sure you nail it and get that job offer?! Most people would start by googling ‘common interview questions’ BUT we’ll tell you why that’s the…

  39. 003: So... tell us about yourself (aka the art of storytelling)

    · 19 min · S1 E3

    It’s guaranteed to be the first question you get in an interview. So… tell us about yourself! How do you make an impact with your answer, and be remembered overall? The secret is STORYTELLING! Crafting your experience…

  40. 002: 10 reasons you don't hear back from a job application

    · 29 min · S1 E2

    You find your dream job. You put together the perfect application, and then… 👻 GHOSTED It’s the most frustrating and heartbreaking part of a job search. You don’t know whether you’re still in the running, or whether…

  41. 001: EVERYTHING you need to know about resumes

    · 45 min · S1 E1

    Resumes - everyone hates writing them, but you won’t get far in your job search without one! It’s a snapshot of who you are as a person, and it can help you get through to the next stage of the process! In this…

  42. Welcome to Interview Boss

    · 1:22 · Trailer

    Welcome to Interview Boss. This podcast is all about providing advice, inspiration and support for job seekers. Whether you're between jobs, or looking for your dream promotion, we're here to give you the tips, tricks…

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