Interview Boss

Get ready for the ultimate guide on handling exit interviews like a pro! From understanding the purpose of exit interviews to providing constructive feedback, this episode covers it all. Plus, hear about Emma's success story in landing her dream job in radio. Don't miss out on the valuable tips shared in this episode!

If you’ve been offered the role (WOOHOO) and now you’re waiting on your contract and paperwork then THIS is the episode you need to listen to.We talk you through why your contract might take a couple of days and all the clauses to look for when you’re reading it (thoroughly of course). Our Gen Z expert Emma even gives us a great hack for getting all your paperwork sent back quickly without needing a printer at all!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - goes to our listener Molly who said “I had been applying for jobs for over a year and felt stuck in my post uni role, listened to your podcasts, got an interview within 2 days, aced the interview today and have been offered a job hours later. Your advice helped me to be so much more confident and really put myself out there”📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching and use the code LAUNCH20 for 20% off!💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

This podcast tackles the tricky question 'Why do you want to work for us?' in job interviews. They discuss the importance of honesty, research, and alignment with company values. A success story of interview coaching leading to job offer is highlighted. Tips on crafting a strong response and showcasing genuine interest in the company are shared.

You’ve seen the LinkedIn posts showing pictures of icebergs, and seen people write things like “Most jobs getting filled these days aren’t even advertised”, and you start to worry - is there a huge secret world of incredible jobs out there that I’m missing out on?The short answer? NO!! The myth of 70% or more of jobs not being advertised is completely untrue according to every decent recruiter you ask. In this episode, we talk you through the reasons why the claim of the hidden job market just doesn’t make sense, and what to watch out for if you see this advice. To finish off, we talk through how you can give yourself the best possible chance of getting ahead in your job search without thinking about icebergs!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chloe! Chloe is prepping for a second interview in sales and business development and said the podcast was SO helpful and she’s feeling much more confident. Good luck Chloe we hope you absolutely nail it!📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching and use the code LAUNCH20 for 20% off!💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

Tips and strategies for overcoming mental blocks in interviews, celebrating listener success, offering coaching sessions, and handling moments of silence. Strategies for clarifying questions, restarting answers, and managing mistakes and pressure. Emphasis on honesty, flexibility, and resilience in interviews to improve outcomes.

Finding your feet in a new job always takes some adjusting, but what if you’re doing it COMPLETELY remote? With flexible and remote working becoming more common, you might find yourself learning a new role from the comfort of your own home.In this episode we talk about some of the challenges you might face learning the ropes via a computer screen, and give you plenty of tips and ideas to help you make the most of your first few weeks.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Lozzie who listened to our resignation episode. She was only a few months in to a marketing role when she realised it wasn’t where she wanted her career to go. She’s landed a job in HR and said her resignation went well - they even let her finish up a few days early so she could have a break between jobs.📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching and use the code LAUNCH20 for 20% off!💌 Follow us on Instagram💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resourceswww.interviewboss.com.au

In this podcast, the hosts deconstruct real answers to popular job interview questions. They discuss the importance of giving authentic answers and provide examples of ineffective responses. They also highlight the significance of communication in the radio industry and the need for concise answers in interviews. The hosts announce the launch of their interview coaching sessions, offering personalized preparation and feedback. They share client testimonials and the coaching refund guarantee for job search success.

It’s the ULTIMATE catch 22 of the job world - you need a job to get experience, but every job needs you to have previous experience! So how do you actually get to the first step on the career ladder?!In this episode we go through ways you can get that all important experience if you don’t have any in the industry you’re looking to work in, or ways to get hired WITHOUT the experience.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Emma’s friend who had to resign to the world’s nicest boss. She did it in style and left on great terms!📄 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

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.