Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers
Hired Podcast
Hosted by Matthew - former Executive Recruiter, Search Firm Owner, VP of Talent Acquisition, and Top Interview Coach. Executive-level career strategy from an expert who's been on the other side of the hiring table.Whether you're chasing a better role, a promotion, or negotiating your next offer, Hired delivers the insider strategies and real-world insight to help you advance with confidence.What you'll get:Win more interviews with strategies that actually workTurn interviews into offersNegotiate the salary you deservePosition yourself for promotionsAvoid the mistakes that quietly cost candidates the jobGet answers to your real career questions from a hiring insiderSubscribe now and take the smartest next step in your career.
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Apr 14, 2026 • 17min
”Why Are You Leaving Your Job?” What NOT to Say, What to Avoid & The Perfect Answer
At your interview, you will be asked, "what are your reasons for leaving your job?" or some variation of that. Knowing how to answer without looking bad or communicating the wrong message is difficult, and that's what we'll cover in this episode.Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/
Apr 7, 2026 • 24min
14 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interview Invites (and How to Fix Them)
Discover 14 roadblocks that prevent interview invites, including ineffective resumes and lack of clarity. Learn how to tailor cover letters and avoid mistakes in job applications. Navigate through challenges of cultural fit and hiring process delays. Get tips on finding the right email address and crafting a follow-up email to express interest and qualifications.
Apr 2, 2026 • 13min
HUGE Listener Success Story - How You Can Do the Same + Pump Up Message
A listener used focused study of the show to land a top-tier management offer and later earn another promotion. The host breaks down the listener's study habits like active practice, visualization, and targeted review. Practical career actions and persistence are emphasized. A motivational pump-up encourages repeated learning and leveling up your career.
Mar 31, 2026 • 31min
Pete Newsome - Top 5 Actions for Job Seekers & How To Stand Out from the Competition
Connect with Pete and Zengig!https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenewsome/https://zengig.com/https://www.4cornerresources.com/Pete Newsome is the president of Four Corner Resources, a staffing firm founded in 2005 and winner of Ford's best recruiting firms in America, the Seminole 100 and the Golden 100.Pete is nationally recognized as a thought leader in hiring and recruiting with two decades of experience and placing over 15,000 candidates. Pete shares his top five things that you should start doing today as a job seeker, his unique way to stand out from the competition, plus some predictions for the future.Pete and his team also launched Zengig in 2022. Commercial and Industrial Electrician Jobs: https://commercialelectricianjobs.com/
Mar 24, 2026 • 17min
Jay Feng - The Data-Driven Way to Prepare for Interviews
Jay Feng is a former Data Scientist with companies like Monster and Next Door. Today, Jay is the founder of Interview Query.Connect with Jay!https://www.interviewquery.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/DataScienceJaySterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/
Mar 19, 2026 • 53min
Cover Letters, Mindsets, Networking, Solutions - My Guest Spot on The Improve It! Podcast
Subscribe to The Improve It Podcast and leave Erin a review while you're there!https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-pagehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-it-podcast-professional-development-through/id1508450538Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/
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Mar 17, 2026 • 46min
William Vanderbloemen - The Right Way to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself," Salary Negotiation, How to Share Weaknesses to Win & Be The "Unicorn"
Be the Unicorn Book: https://a.co/d/e2h15zL Be the Unicorn Website: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/be-the-unicornVanderbloemen Staffing:https://www.vanderbloemen.com Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/
Mar 11, 2026 • 11min
How to Win the Internal Interview (Without Making Rookie Mistakes)
Strategies for winning internal interviews and positioning yourself for promotion. How to leverage your track record while addressing employer concerns about backfilling. Tips on framing requests as company value, avoiding pay-focused pitches, and staying positive about your current role. Specific guidance for presenting transferable strengths rather than claiming you already do the new job.
Mar 5, 2026 • 22min
The Interview Answer that Lands Jobs
Traditional interview answers often miss the mark by focusing on personal motivations. Instead, it's vital to align your skills with a company's needs and quantify past achievements. Craft responses that highlight how you can solve problems and drive outcomes. This solution-oriented mindset not only enhances your interview responses but can also be applied to cover letters. Ultimately, if you struggle to connect your abilities to the role, it may not be the right fit for you.
Mar 3, 2026 • 21min
Listener Q&A: First Interview is Great - 2nd & 3rd Interview Go Downhill. My Strategy to Fix It.
From the Voice Mailbag - The "Interview Arc". The first interview is excellent, but then later interviews go downhill.In the episode, I walk through the priorities for recruiters for interviews 1 through 3 and what they are focused on. Then, I provide a strategy for YOU to inject energy and information about yourself in each interview to create an exciting experience for the company.Sterile Processing Jobs and Free Career Resources: https://www.sterilejobs.com/
