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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.We talk about the surprising effect clothes can have on your performance, a quick way to make yourself more persuasive, and some smiling and adjective traps to look out for.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Jason who recently resigned from his role using some of our resignation tips. Congrats Jason!📄 To get our FREE resume template go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au📚 Articles mentioned:Adam, H., & Galinsky, A. D. (2012). Enclothed cognition. Journal of experimental social psychology, 48(4), 918-925.Lammers, J., Dubois, D., Rucker, D. D., & Galinsky, A. D. (2013). Power gets the job: Priming power improves interview outcomes. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49(4), 776-779.Ruben, M. A., Hall, J. A., & Schmid Mast, M. (2015). Smiling in a job interview: When less is more. The Journal of Social Psychology, 155(2), 107-126.Mae, L., Carlston, D. E., & Skowronski, J. J. (1999). Spontaneous trait transference to familiar communications: Is a little knowledge a dangerous thing?. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 77(2), 233.Helmreich, R., Aronson, E., & LeFan, J. (1970). To err is humanizing sometimes: Effects of self-esteem, competence, and a pratfall on interpersonal attraction. Journal of personality and social psychology, 16(2), 259.Aronson, E., Willerman, B., & Floyd, J. (1966). The effect of a pratfall on increasing interpersonal attractiveness. Psychonomic Science, 4(6), 227-228.Schopler, J., & Compere, J. S. (1971). Effects of being kind or harsh to another on liking. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 20(2), 155.

The podcast explores handling quirky job interview questions and provides tips on displaying readiness and creativity in responses. It also discusses controversial questions about belief in extraterrestrial life and strategies for tackling unconventional interview inquiries. The hosts emphasize the importance of showcasing personality traits and authenticity in responses to challenging questions.

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 Dr Lillian Nejad - Clinical Psychologist & Skills for life Coach about the impacts that a job search can have on us, and how we can practice self care to keep up our resilience.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - we reveal our GIVEAWAY WINNER!📄 To hear more from Dr Lillian Nejad, go to https://www.drlilliannejad.com/💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

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 possible so you end up with a great reference?In this episode we talk about how to know how much notice you need to give, how to bring it up with your boss, and how you should approach your notice period.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - to celebrate hitting 10,000 listens, we’re giving a shoutout to ALL our listeners, and giving you a chance to win a $100 voucher for a new interview outfit, and a career coaching session with Sarah. Check out our Instagram for more info!📄 To get our FREE resignation letter template, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

As remote work becomes the norm, mastering online job interviews is key. Discover tips to create a professional backdrop and leverage the benefits of virtual interactions. Listen to an inspiring success story of a butcher turned sales pro, highlighting the power of transformation. Get equipped with strategies to handle technical hiccups and present yourself confidently. Plus, learn how to use your environment effectively to ease anxiety and show your personality. Perfect your online game and prepare for your next career move!

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 himself being forced to resign from his role after 26 years.In this episode we give you the tips to be able to bring it up proactively and confidently and be on the front foot when talking about references.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - we congratulate Alison who listened to our show on repeat leading up to an interview for her dream job in communications, which she landed!📄 To get our FREE job search checklist go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

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 hiring in bulk. They might ask you questions one at a time, or they might get you to do a strange teamwork activity. So how do you stand out in such a strange environment?In this episode we break down what an employer is looking for during a group interview, how to make sure you nail it, and give you some common mistakes to avoid.📄 To get our FREE job search checklist go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

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 graduate as he discovers his passion for media, and follows it through a tough 6 months of job hunting after graduating. We talk about how tough it is to find out you were a runner up, what it's like growing up without having a dream job, and how he has taken a non-traditional pathway to study after school.Want more job seeker tips and tricks? We put out new episodes every week, so hit subscribe so you don't miss out!📄 To get our FREE resume template go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

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 know how stressful it can be weighing up the decision - how do you make sure you get it right?In this episode we talk about how to weigh up two job offers, how to pull a power move if you have one offer but you’re holding out for another, and how to reject an offer with grace.📄 To get our FREE job search checklist go to www.interviewboss.com.au/resources💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au🙌 Don't forget to join us in the Facebook group for a supportive job seeker community.

Discover tips for negotiating a job offer and discussing salary expectations. Learn techniques for finding out the salary range of a job and how to negotiate for what you want. Explore the importance of aiming high and not settling for a low salary.