Interview Boss

When you’re feeling a bit flat in your job search, it’s easy to pick up some unhelpful thoughts, “it’s too hard”, “I’m no good at this” or “if only I could…” - any of those sound familiar? In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah delve into the unhelpful beliefs that are common when you’re applying for jobs and we talk about how they can hold you back. In this candid and funny episode, we'll challenge these beliefs , and with a dash of tough love, we'll help you reframe those negative thoughts. It's time to ditch the excuses, step out of your comfort zone, and take charge of your job search journey.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Katherine who shouted us some coffees ““Hi Emma & Sarah, thanks so much for this wonderful podcast! Your excellent advice and support helped me gain confidence in myself and improve my selection criteria responses (gross, but I work in healthcare so a necessary evil). Thanks to you I was able to land my first interview after being in my current role for almost 7 years! Although it didn't end in employment I was super grateful to be given the opportunity to 'shoot my shot' in front of an interview panel (both in-person and online panel members, no pressure!). The feedback I received highlighted how relaxed and confident I appeared throughout the process, which I attribute to your advice that interviewers are just people too. I have been recommending Interview Boss to family and friends alike so people I care about can hear your awesome tips and encouraging words of wisdom 😊”☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

Picture this: You nailed the interview, connected with the team, and felt a surge of excitement as the recruiter shared that they loved you. You were already picturing yourself in the role, ready to embrace new challenges and start fresh. But then, they dropped the bombshell - "We like you, but we want to see more candidates." The elation quickly gives way to confusion and doubt. What could they possibly mean?In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma break down the ridiculous reasons an employer might say this, and exactly what you can do about it so you come out on top.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Lorraine who bought us 3 coffees! She said “I'm resigning my job TODAY! I'm putting in my two weeks during lunch and I'll start my new job on June 5th! Thank you both so much for all your hard work and dedication to this pod! I binged through so many episodes before and after my interviews and in total *drumroll* I got 4 offers!! All range from $91k, $105k & $110k base salary 🤯 You've both helped me get a 25% pay raise (from $88k)!! I can't thank you both enough 😭 hi from the US!”☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

You have decided it is time to wrap up your business, and go back to the job world, but it has been SO long since you have had a resume let alone an interview!In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk transferable skills, and help you recognize the invaluable qualities you've gained as a business owner and how to effectively communicate them to employers. We'll also take a walk in the employer's shoes, unraveling their perspective and understanding what they may be thinking during the hiring process.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Jami T who bought us 8 coffees! “I have honestly been waiting for this coffee-sending moment for so long because I KNEW it would come eventually! Because of the help of your podcast, I am now officially a transitioned educator in the US! I accepted a fully remote offer today with a company I'm passionate about! Not to mention a 25K salary increase (WHAT?!). I could not have done it without your podcast as I have learned so much from you two regarding career transitions, confidence, and interviewing--especially being completely new to the corporate world. Thank you thank you thank you! I will be recommending your podcast to everybody I know in similar boats. Keep up the amazing work!!”☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

Discover the hidden gems within your own experiences for job interviews. Debunk the myth that grand achievements are the only captivating stories. Take control of the interview process and convey crucial information. Highlight transferable skills and impressive experiences. Learn the power of specificity in storytelling and answering interview questions.

Have you been told you're a backup candidate, or that you only * just * missed out. Listen to this episode before you let those feelings of rejection creep in!In this episode, Emma and Sarah discuss what it means and what you should do. We explain why it's not necessarily a bad thing and share our own success stories of hiring or being hired as a backup candidate. We also chat about how the "if I'm not their first choice I don't want it" mindset isn't always helpful or applicable in the job search [note, we definitely DO support this energy in your dating life].🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Brittany! “I am obsessed with this podcast. You both have the best voices, I literally soak up everything you both say. I'm on a temporary contract at work and didn't want to return to my substantive position, so started applying for other external jobs. The first interview I absolutely bombed, but then I found your podcast! (I have been at the same company for 9 years and have had a lot of internal transfers, so don't have much interview experience/ I usually try to avoid them like the plague). I was feeling really deflated/stuck, and just lacking confidence in my ability to ever get another job because I thought my interview skills were that bad. After listening to your podcast though I felt so incredibly empowered and aware of my transferable skills. I got an interview with a government agency, which I would have previously found so scary and intimidating. I treated your podcast like a bible while I prepared for that interview, and went into it feeling so confident and prepared! It was in a different area to where I live, so I knew I probably wouldn't get this job, but wanted to do well to prove to myself I could do this and to hopefully get into the merit pool for local positions. My nerves didn't get the best of me and I answered all the questions well. I even stayed firm on the days I would be willing to travel if the hybrid arrangement was negotiable. I received a call from one of the panel members afterwards with absolute glowing feedback and to tell me I'm successfully in the merit pool for local positions over the next 18 months (They said I had everything they were looking for, but there was no wriggle room on the hybrid arrangement). Even though I didnt get that position, I have never felt more proud of myself and am still on such a high. I have even since had the confidence to speak to my current manager about career development opportunities/ a permanent role in her team. This has lead to really great internal feedback on how I'm doing, a permanent job offer and reassurance that there will be upcoming managerial positions that I would be suitable for. I'm still working up the courage to ask for a salary review. All in all, my situation hasn't changed financially or in terms of a better title, but my mindset and self confidence has improved immensely. Keep the podcast coming! I would love to hear more on creating internal champions/mentors and networking! (Especially when your mentors are very busy and you work remotely so don't get many chances to speak to them) Thanks girls x”Resources Mentioned:🔥Our episode about rejection: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/54b5ba16-d654-46ae-a338-cb7c39785fe5☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

What kind of things are you naturally good at? What environments are more likely to burn you out? What kind of manager makes you feel most appreciated?In this episode, Emma and Sarah are diving deep into the importance of self-reflection when it comes to finding your dream job. We’ll show you why it’s important, and give you some handy (free) tools you can use to start that journey.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Anonymous “I haven't been through an interview for 7 years and i landed a position as a supervisor listening to youvguys every morning to work and on my drive back hoke from work. thank you for creating these podcast to give me ideas and confident. I felt like i have to be perfect snd say the perfect word to get this position, but you guys said it was ok to make a mistake & be honest & geniuine with your answers and stories. thank you!”Resources Mentioned🔥Our episode about Burnout - https://interview-boss.captivate.fm/episode/burnt-out-and-about-to-quit-listen-to-this-first💖Love languages quiz - https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language💪VIA character Strengths quiz - https://www.viacharacter.org/account/registerLinks☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

The podcast discusses the impact of AI chatbot Chat GPT on job searches, including its benefits and drawbacks. It covers topics such as using Chat GPT for resume writing, job interviews, and drafting professional emails. The hosts also address ethical implications and the importance of adding a human touch to generated content.

It's that time again! You have just walked out of your interview. Maybe it went well, maybe it didn’t. Don't worry - we've all been there. But we want you to know that you are amazing and the outcome doesn’t define your worth.In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are in your ears on the other side of your interview RIGHT after you shake hands and leave the building, or RIGHT after you exit that zoom call. We’re you’re besties, and your hype girls here to give you the confidence boost you need on the other side. So put your headphones in, take a deep breath, and let’s debrief!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Daisy “I got an interview and only had 2 days to prepare but at the same time i was in fight prep for a competition so that left me little to no time. I jumped on Spotify and started looking for anything that might help and came across your podcast. I listened to as many episodes as I could when I was driving or doing things around the house. I had two rounds of interviews and got the job. Thank you so much. I still listen to your podcast from time to time because I genuinely enjoy it. You make the process so much easier. I have recommended your podcast to everyone I know that might be looking for a job.”☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

So you had your heart set on the job. You did the best you could, you got a great interview, they seemed to love you, and then you found out you didn’t get the job. Or maybe you’re getting generic rejection emails from every job you apply for. Either way, it's easy to get discouraged.This episode has been highly requested, so Sarah and Emma go through our tips, as well as the tips our listeners submitted on Instagram. This one is less about practical advice, and more about support, and we include a great mindset exercise at the end to help you put your rejection into context.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Simon Hi Emma and Sarah, I started job hunting almost 5 months ago and didn't have a lot of luck until recently! Coming from a toxic work environment had shattered my confidence and it was showing, I had been applying for roles beneath my ability with little success. After a good reset over the new year and then a holiday walking around Tasmania (i'm from NZ) I thought I needed to really do something about this and started listening to your podcast! I listened to over a dozen episodes whilst on holiday and surpise a company I had applied to, rang and wanted an interview as soon as possible, so whilst on holiday we did a zoom interview which I thought I bombed, but they wanted a second one when I got back. long story short your positive practical advice gave me the confidence and tips I needed to succeed in the interviews and I just got the job this week! It's a step up, with more pay, slightly less hours and great benefits. But most importantly the people there are so nice; it's almost a dream. I've been telling everyone about your podcast, so please keep it up! Cheers Simon”☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌  Follow us on Instagram💻  Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

The podcast discusses how to answer the question 'tell me about a time you failed' in a job interview. They explain why this question gets asked and provide tips for choosing a real story, handling failure, and answering the question. They also explore stories of deceitful actions and broken trust, and emphasize the importance of self-awareness and personal growth.