People in Transition 133. Christine Gullborg - Senior Trainer and Interviewing Expert
Have you ever reached a point in your career where you knew it was time for a change — but taking that leap felt terrifying?
This week on People in Transition, we talk with Christine Gullborg, who did exactly that. She made the bold decision to leave the classroom and step into the corporate world — a risky move that ultimately paid off, though not without a few memorable (and now humorous) interview missteps along the way.
Now a Trainer, Technical Writer, and Career Coach based in New York, Christine is the founder of IntervuPrep and creator of the Interview Training Bootcamp. With a background in education and a passion for helping others succeed, she teaches job seekers how to tell their stories with confidence, navigate the job search with strategy, and ace their interviews with authenticity.
In this insightful conversation, Christine shares the mindset shifts and lessons that helped her turn rejection into resilience — and offers practical takeaways anyone in transition can use to land their next opportunity.
Highlights from our conversation:
- Keep moving forward. Having experienced job loss and multiple transitions herself, Christine lives by Eric Thomas’s mantra: “No excuses.” Keep going, no matter what.
- Consistency counts. Do something every day for your job search — even small steps build momentum.
- Take care of yourself. Whether it’s a walk, time with family, or a quiet moment, self-care clears your mind and boosts effectiveness.
- Prepare and promote yourself. Practice your answers, be clear and concise, and don’t be afraid to share your achievements — if you don’t tell the recruiter, who will?
- Own your story. When asked, “Tell me about yourself,” tie your response to the company’s challenges and how you can solve them.
- End strong. Always close your interview on a positive note and ask about next steps in the process.
Christine’s “homework” for listeners: Read What Color Is Your Parachute? for additional job search guidance.
🎧 Don’t miss this week’s episode of People in Transition — Christine’s story is relatable, insightful, and full of practical wisdom for anyone navigating change.
As a special bonus, listeners can enjoy a 20% discount on Christine’s Interview Bootcamp course. Go to intervuprep.org/challenges to find the programs and use code FALL20 at checkout to get your exclusive 20% off savings and start mastering your next interview today!