MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers
MoveUp Careers
Hosted by Matthew Sorensen — former Executive Recruiter, Search Firm Owner, Talent Acquisition VP, and Top Interview Coach.MoveUp is the career advantage you've been looking for. Whether you're aiming for a better role, a major promotion, or negotiating your next big offer, this podcast equips you with the executive-level strategies and real-world insight to advance with confidence.You're already good — MoveUp helps you become undeniable. Subscribe now and take the smartest next step in your career.Featuring: - Interview Preparation: Master your interview skills with expert strategies that get results. The Job Interview Experience. - Career Advice: Navigate the job market with clarity and confidence. - Promotions & Advancement: Learn how to position yourself for your next big career move. - Salary & Offer Negotiation: Get the raise or offer you deserve with proven negotiation tactics. - Job Offers: Turn interviews into offers with targeted advice at every stage. - Insider Insights: Learn from hiring experts who’ve been behind the decision-making table. - Listener Q&A: Get real, personalized answers to your career challenges. - Common Mistakes: Avoid hidden pitfalls that hold professionals back. - Industry-Leading Guests: Learn from the world's most in-demand professionals!
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Nov 11, 2025 • 3min
3 Reasons to Apply Between Thanksgiving & Christmas
The podcast highlights the advantages of applying for jobs during the holiday season when competition is typically lower. The discussion encourages listeners to take advantage of this time to boost their job applications. Tips include maximizing submissions and utilizing additional resources provided through a weekly email. It's a refreshing take on job hunting that turns the holiday hustle into a strategic advantage!
Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
Erica Sosna - Why You’re in the Wrong Job, and How to Find One That Fits
Why most people fall into their careers instead of choosing them intentionallyThe four elements of The Career Equation: skills, passion, impact, and environmentHow to identify what truly makes you thrive at workThe biggest mistake job seekers make when changing rolesWhy reflecting between jobs leads to better long-term successHow companies like Microsoft and Amazon use this model to retain and grow talentHow storytelling and the “Hero’s Journey” can transform your interview answersA practical way to turn career confusion into clarity and confidence
Nov 4, 2025 • 25min
Day in The Life of an Executive Recruiter
A walkthrough of a day in the life of an EXECUTIVE recruiter. This will be boring if you don't care to know what the job is like...If you're interested to know for your own benefit - you can use this information to help you stand out and impress executive recruiters. This is the follow-up episode to "A Day in The Life of a Recruiter"
Oct 22, 2025 • 42min
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kevin Gilliland - Managing Interview Nerves, Career Anxiety, & Living Well
Dr. Kevin Gilliland is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Executive Director of Innovation360.Host of the Podcast “Struggle Well Live Well. Worry Less” - Kevin discusses how as humans we deal with anxiety, worry, and our approach of how we as humans deal with what life throws at us.Author of "Struggle Well Live Well: 60 Ways to Navigate Life’s Good, Bad, and In-Between"Kevin joins us to help us understand our anxiety around job interviews, the stress of the job search, and how to navigate this life in a healthy, balanced way.
Oct 14, 2025 • 25min
Doug Fleener - Take Responsibility for Your Job Search, Learn from Setbacks, Maintain Discipline, and Focus on Growing 3 Things a Day
Connect with Doug!dougfleener.comThe Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Successhttps://a.co/d/iaxSiIDKnown as the daily performance expert, Doug Fleener is a CEO, business advisor, keynote speaker, and coach. His extensive experience and journey of over 30 years in recovery and business give him a unique perspective with expertise and fast, high ROI results.He's the author of the book, The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Success. Doug is here to teach us how to live in the present, take responsibility for what takes place in your job search, learn from those setbacks, maintain discipline, and focus on growing three things a day.
Sep 30, 2025 • 3min
New Perspective on Job Interviews (and...dates?)
Sep 23, 2025 • 19min
Stuck at $200k/yr? Here’s How to Break $300-$400k/yr
Key Takeaways:Why $200K is no longer the finish line (and how inflation, lifestyle, and goals reveal the gap)The invisible ceiling most high earners hit—and how to break itHow to audit your real total compensation before chasing higher offersWhy promotions at this level come from owning scope, not just working harderHow switching industries or companies can instantly raise your comp ceilingThe truth about equity: RSUs vs. options, cliffs, and startup fantasy mathVisibility = compensation: how to make decision-makers see your valueHigh-paying, rare skills that lead to $300K+ comp packagesWhy you should interview every year (even if you're not planning to leave)Bonus income streams: consulting, board roles, speaking, and advisory workCommon traps: silent loyalty, stalled titles, and equity that goes nowhereFinal message: You don’t get paid what you're worth—you get paid what you position yourself to earn.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 34min
Jim Frawley - Changing Industries: How Your Experience Can Be Your Greatest Asset
Jim Frawley, a change management expert and founder of the Bellwether Method, shares his insights on navigating career transitions. He discusses how switching industries can expand your skills and enhance your career agility. Jim emphasizes the importance of identifying transferable skills and effectively networking to showcase your value. He cautions against insular hiring practices and advocates for diverse experiences. With tips on reframing roles and building relationships, he encourages listeners to embrace their unique backgrounds as assets.
Sep 2, 2025 • 15min
1 Resume Change. 3 Interviews. 2 Offers. Here’s What He Did.
Communicating Important Information Before Your Interview, Relocating, Multiple Offers - Listener Q&AWe answer questions on how to share important information before you even get an interview and how that impacts moving forward and receiving offers.
Aug 26, 2025 • 47min
The 3 Secrets to Crushing Your Second Interview (That No One Tells You)
Replay for the Live Youtube Q&A. Listener Questions and Answers about being confident without seeming arrogant, second job interviews, jobs that say they are stressful, handling multiple offers & interviews, and more!
