Interview Boss

They might be super chatty, in a bad mood, or not ask you any proper questions. If you have a bad interviewer it can be easy to feel like you aren’t getting a chance to use all your prep work.If you're faced with a bad interviewer, don't freak out, stay calm and positive, and remember to tell them about yourself. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you how to deal with a bad interviewer and turn the interview around.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Georgia! She said “Hey girls, me again! I've just gone and landed another job at the Sydney Opera House! 😱😱 And now I'll be moving to Sydney (scared but excited!) I'm so glad I could use your poddy again, it's absolutely timeless! Definitely going to shout you both a coffee 😉”📄 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 hosts dissect the merits and pitfalls of using Canva for resumes, emphasizing the importance of functionality over aesthetics. They warn that Canva's templates may confuse applicant tracking systems, leading to missed opportunities. A listener shares their success story of landing a dream job thanks to insights from the podcast, highlighting effective interview strategies. They also stress the need for personalized, clear resumes, cautioning against design choices that could overshadow qualifications.

Scheduling interviews when you’re working full time, or have other responsibilities can be a nightmare. Sometimes you have to get creative - I have interviewed candidates who were in their car using their phone, parked on a busy road!  Once you have been flexible and locked in the interview- what happens if you can't make it? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about what NOT to do when scheduling an interview, and how to handle things professionally if something comes up and you can’t make it, including an example email you can send to apologise. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Melissa who said hello from Canada! She said thank you for all the advice and laughs! She has been listening for about a week to prep for a big interview for her dream job. She listened to the "I am the shit!" episode on her way to the interview to get her pumped up, and felt so confident that she left the interview all jazzed up. They contacted her within a few hours with a job offer! Congratulations Melissa 📄 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

Hustle culture pushes us to go above and beyond in our jobs to be successful and to define ourselves by our jobs. However, there is a generation and movement taking hold that rejects that pressure and the expectation to go ‘above and beyond’. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are taking a look into the viral sensation alternative to quitting - ‘quiet quitting’. We talk about why you might be tempted to quiet quit, some things to consider before you do, and some alternatives to address the underlying causes. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Riley who was moving to a new city for college and was nervous to be interviewing for career level opportunities. She listened to nearly all of our episodes including the pep talk right before she went in. She said our tips and reassurance helped her feel so confident in her interview. Her interview went amazing, they were super impressed and made that really clear before she even left the interview! She got the call the next day with the offer and she was so grateful and excited! She also added “Oh and I took the notebook in!” Congratulations Riley! 🎶 Quiet Quitting Tiktok by @zaidleppelin  📄 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

Working from home, hybrid and even completely remote work are becoming much more common in a post-covid world, which means YOU are in a better position than ever to set up an arrangement that compliments your lifestyle. However, there is a HUGE spectrum on what ‘flexible work’ means to different employers. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about how you can target your ideal hybrid work arrangement. We talk about how you should approach the conversation at each stage of the process, and point out some traps to look out for! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chenoa. She said thank you for the podcast - she recently lost her job and it initially hit her really hard. She said that listening to us both has given her a sense of direction in a world where there is SO much conflicting information, as well as a good chuckle when she wasn’t in the best of spaces. She has nearly finished listening to every single episode, and has utilised ALL our resources. We can’t wait to hear back from her when she lands that job - it’s only a matter of time with that amazing attitude! 📄 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

Explore the impact of job titles on resumes and whether you should upgrade yours. Learn about changing titles ethically, strategies to navigate job titles, and the significance of honesty. Dive into childhood experiences, parenting styles, and snack preferences. Discover how altering job titles can influence recruiter assessments and first impressions, with advice on achieving career advancement.

Learn how to approach employers when relocating and what they are looking for, the power of storytelling and authenticity in interviews, challenges faced by job seekers when relocating, tips for making your move more official, and the importance of in-person interviews.

Get ready for your interview with Sarah and Emma as your hype girls. Hear about Kiara's successful interview prep and coaching sessions. Boost your confidence with a motivational pep talk and learn how to approach interviews with a positive mindset. Don't forget to congratulate the hiring company and take care of yourself during the interview process.

Learn how to decode job ads to find the perfect fit in this episode. Listen to a success story from a listener who landed a job using podcast tips. Explore the importance of analyzing job ad language for company culture insights and role suitability. Discover tips for deciphering job ads and understanding hidden messages about work environments.

Recorded or ‘one way’ video interviews are EVERYWHERE now and lots of companies use them as a first round of screening. They feel SO awkward, and it’s easy to feel like you’re talking into a vacuum and nobody will ever watch it.In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma give you all the background on recorded video interviews - why do companies use them, what are they looking for AND most importantly our best tips.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Jacqui - I found your podcast a few weeks ago when I was prepping for my very first panel interview ever!! ( and possibly first official interview, I'm 38years old!! Moved a lot with my husbands job and then having children) Such an amazing help ladies and thank you! I got the job!!!📄 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