Interview Boss

A candid look at whether to share feedback after leaving a toxic workplace. They explore the risks of speaking up in small industries and how feedback can circulate. Practical advice on screening HR, giving factual examples instead of venting, and timing your conversation. Guidance on protecting your reputation while deciding if engagement is worth it.

Practical tips for making a great impression during an internship from day one. How to dress and behave to avoid negative assumptions. Quickly master systems, notes and basic tech to look capable. Smart communication habits for emails, meetings and handing in work. Ways to show initiative, build rapport at social moments, and stay organized so you get noticed for the right reasons.

They explore how standard hiring practices can unintentionally disadvantage people with ADHD, autism, and processing differences. They highlight hidden interview expectations like on-the-spot memory, verbal processing, eye contact, and small talk. They encourage self-reflection to map specific interview hurdles and consider whether to request tailored adjustments. They invite listener stories to shape the next installment.

They unpack what a trial shift really is and when employers use them. They reveal what employers watch for in real time: attitude, initiative and how you handle pressure. Practical prep tips are given, like what to ask beforehand and small actions that impress. They also discuss using trials to assess workplace culture and spot red flags.

They tackle why people obsess over single causes for job-search wins and why that thinking misleads. They share funny examples of spurious links and explain the cognitive biases that fuel those stories. They caution against chasing one weird trick and highlight the value of steady, broad preparation. A reassuring take that hiring is cumulative, not magic.

They dig into using self-awareness as your secret weapon when applying for a first-time manager role. They explore how to imagine leading your current team and choose a management style that fits you. Practical tactics include learning on the job, handling performance issues early, and using hypotheticals to show leadership potential.

They explore the mindset shift from individual contributor to manager and whether lack of formal experience disqualifies you. Scenarios compare internal promotions versus hiring experienced outsiders. Transferable leadership tasks like delegation, feedback and handling people problems are highlighted. They discuss supports that help new managers succeed and when employers prioritize potential over track record.

A jaw dropping story about messages about the candidate appearing on her own laptop during an assessment. Real-time reactions call out the humiliation and tech failures that made it worse. A debate about whether to confront, continue, or walk away plays out. The conversation also covers who should fix these mistakes and whether you could trust an employer after this happens.

You’re only five months into a new role, but you’re burnt out, crying daily, and dreading every shift. You know you need to leave for your mental health, but the old advice is ringing in your ears: "Never resign without another job lined up!"In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma tackle a heavy listener dilemma from Rita, who is ready to walk away during her probation period but is struggling with how to approach the resignation conversation. Do you tell them exactly why the culture is toxic, or do you keep it professional and vague?We have a bit of a debate in this episode! We weigh up the "justice" route (letting them know exactly why they suck) versus the "protect your peace" route (saving your energy and moving on). Who is on which side? Who will you agree with?🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Molika “Hello Sarah and Emma! This is a bit of a late thank you but my 2025 spotify wrapped has reminded me of how much you guys helped me out during my stressful internship interviews. On the big day of my 2 biggest top preferences sites, I revisited 8 episodes in a row while on the PTV to the city and played the HYPE-UP podcast as I was walking towards the interview to shake off any last minute nerves. All the actionable preparation that you both shared made me feel so ready to conquer the interview- knowing that I had done all that I could- and I got my number 1 choice. I was in your girls’ top 0.5% of listeners and I am so proud to be esteemed that accomplishment. Please keep doing what you’re doing, I only wish you girls the utmost success.”🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy☕ 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

They explain why you should start collecting brief work wins now so you are never scrambling later. Practical tips for low-effort trackers and how to structure simple notes are discussed. Examples cover what counts as a win, including small successes and unfinished projects. They share ways those notes can fuel pay rise talks, promotions and confident interview stories.