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Interview Boss

Welcome to Interview Boss hosted by sisters Emma and Sarah Smith. This podcast is all about providing advice, inspiration and support for job seekers. Whether you"re between jobs, or looking for your dream promotion, we"re here to give you the tips, tricks and behind the scenes knowledge you need to be the boss of your career. We"ll dive deep in to all things resume, cover letter, job application, job search strategy, interviews and offer negotiations. We"re going to bring you a mix of advice

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18:44

Are you tempted to give yourself a better job title...

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2022/08/08

The job titles you list on your resume matters...a lot - it can be the reason a person picks up your resume and reads on. But what if you could change it? Can you give yourself a sneaky upgrade from "Content Creator" to "Marketing Manager"?In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah explore the reasons you might want to consider changing your job title on your resume, some other ways to achieve the same result, and where to draw the line.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kacie - she listened to our

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24:08

Moving to a new city? Here's how to land a great job

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2022/08/01

Deciding to relocate from one place to another is a big decision. The change can be stressful, especially if you're moving cities, across the country or even internationally. You're starting a brand new adventure, beginning a whole new chapter of your life, and you want to land a great job!In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma chat about how to approach employers when you're relocating, and what employers are really looking for when they see that you're moving. You'll learn a few key tactics that

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09:55

Listen to this RIGHT before your interview

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2022/06/27

It's that time again! You're about to walk into a job interview, and you're feeling the nerves. Don't worry—we've all been there. But we want you to know that you are amazing and you're going to do a great job.In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are in your ears as you’re going into your interview RIGHT before you join the meeting or RIGHT before you go up the elevator. We’re you’re besties, and your hype girls here to give you the confidence boost you’re looking for. So put your headphones in,

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32:16

Reading between the lines of a job ad

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2022/06/13

PARTICULARLY in a candidate short market, there are plenty of opportunities around. So how do you tell the difference between a great opportunity and something that isn’t the right fit when all you have is the job ad?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma go through how to break down a job ad and read between the lines to work out if it could be the right role for you (even if it’s badly written)🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Andres from Colombia - he applied for a job in an English company, and

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21:28

Recorded interview? This is what they're looking for

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2022/05/30

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

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23:24

How to answer behavioural interview questions

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2022/05/16

You’ve landed the interview, you’ve nailed your “tell me about yourself” story, and pulled out your best bits, but HOW do you answer those dreaded “tell me about a time when…” questions?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how to structure answers to behavioural interview questions. We role play with mock questions so you guys will get to hear what works well in the answers, how to strengthen them and the common mistakes that come up.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Lily! Lily says she landed her

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22:09

The art of the coffee chat

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2022/05/02

You took our advice, and reached out to someone whose career you want to learn from. You’ve locked in a time and place but HOW do you get the most out of their time?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about the “coffee chat” - how to prepare, set expectations and most importantly what questions you can ask to really walk away with some value - and hopefully a lifelong connection!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Christine! Chrstine interviewed at a company 6 years ago and I wasn’t offered the role… But

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18:54

How to deal with job interview nerves

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2022/04/18

You’re in your interview. Your palms are sweaty, knees week, arms are heavy. Your mind is going blank - You’re nervous.In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about advice for how to overcome interview nerves - everything from preparation you can do, to mindset shifts that can be helpful. Everyone is different, but we’re SURE you’ll find one of these tips helpful and practical way to deal with your interview nerves.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Katie. She wrote to us about our tip about figuring out what

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20:20

Making a career change? Start here

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2022/04/12

So you want to make a career change? You’ve found your dream job but HOW do you get from where you are now to where you want to end up?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma go through the steps you can take if you’re looking to make a change in your career. We talk about new ways to think about your skills, and how to plan the jobs that will get you to your dream.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Kristin She transitioned from a career in churches - she left that a year ago and was unemployed for a while. She

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14:07

Consider this BEFORE you go back to an ex (employer)

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2022/04/04

Would you go back to an ex? Ex-employer that is! Maybe you left on good terms, and left the door open and now the planets have aligned and you have an opportunity to go back. Should you?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma debate the pros and cons of going back to work for an old employer. We can’t make the decision for you, but we can promise we’ll give you some food for thought and maybe nudge you in the right direction.🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Jules from London wrote in to tell us that she has been

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13:13

Two is company, three is a panel (interview)

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2022/03/28

A regular interview is nerve wracking enough, but then some companies throw in a whole PANEL of people to stare at you while you give your answers. How do you prepare to make a good impression on several interviewers?In this week’s episode by listener request Sarah and Emma talk about how to prepare for a panel interview (where there are two or more people interviewing you)🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Lynn accepted a job offer making almost DOUBLE what she’s earning now. She had an interview coaching

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28:20

Starting off on the right foot - your first 3 months...

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2022/03/22

The first few months in your new job presents you with an opportunity to make a great first impression. When you start a new job, it's normal to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety regardless of your level of experience. So how do you set yourself up for success and make a great impression?In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about the things you can do to make sure you have an incredible induction (even if your manager doesn’t organise it for you).🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shout out to Luisa -

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16:40

Research to set your salary expectations

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2022/03/14

If you’ve listened to our salary negotiation episodes, you know you need to have a number ready when a recruiter asks you for your salary expectations. But how do you avoid lowballing yourself, or pricing yourself out of the job?In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about all the techniques you can use to research the salary bracket for a role so you can be confident in asserting your worth!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shout out to Luisa - she got a job offer recently for her first full time job out

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16:30

How to follow up after a job interview

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2022/03/01

You researched and prepped for the interview, it all went well (you thought), but now you haven’t heard back! You’re nervous, can’t stop thinking about the role, and you want to find out what’s going on - what do you do?In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about following up post interview - how do you know when it’s too soon to chase the company, and what do you say if you do? We also touch on interview thank you notes and the pros and cons of sending one🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shout out to

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21:02

Deconstructing REAL answers to popular job interview...

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2022/02/21

You guys LOVED our episode where we deconstructed job interview answers, so we’ve brought it back… but with a twist! Because we can’t keep talking about Emma’s real experience, we’re going to give her a fake career background.In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma role play a job interview for an account manager role in a tech company. You’ll get to hear what works well in the answers, how to strengthen them, and the common mistakes that come up.Want us to role play for your industry? Let us know!🏀

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17:13

Which job will make you happier?

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2022/02/09

When you’re applying for jobs, and in multiple recruitment processes, it can be really hard to compare the jobs to work out which is right for you. One job might have a higher salary, another might have a better boss but a longer commute…In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah consult the research to ask - what factors influence how satisfied you are with your job, and your overall happiness. We give you lots of food for thought, a great episode to listen to if you’re tossing up your options!🏀 Shoot

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21:45

Beware of these red flags before you accept a job

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2022/02/07

Job hunting is a little bit like dating… it’s JUST as much about you finding the right fit as it is for them! And just like dating, throughout the recruitment process you get an insight into what the relationship could be like long term.In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah talk through 16 red flags to keep an eye out for that could mean the job isn’t right for you. Listen to this before your next interview to help flip your mindset from desperate to impress, to confident and high value!🏀 Shoot

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27:03

Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Myths

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2022/01/31

What do the New York Times, Forbes and Fast Company have in common? They’re guilty of perpetuating the total MYTH that there are ‘robots’ out there that you need to beat in order to get your resume seen by a human.This week Sarah talks to Martin Herbst - CEO of JobAdder, a global recruitment platform. We talk all things recruitment systems, and share what JobAdder DOES do in the recruitment process to recruit smarter and simpler.🐍 Learn more about JobAdder here and Martin here📄 To book an

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18:56

Resume update CHALLENGE

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2022/01/24

If you’ve decided you’re going to be applying for jobs in 2022, you’re going to have to update your resume. It sucks, and it’s the kind of task that tends to sit on your to-do list NOT getting done.In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma have broken down the resume update process into 5 easy steps, so that by doing on step each day you can have a fully up to date amazing resume ready to go in a week. Don’t put it off any more, let us help you get started!🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Sydney. She

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27:40

Finding and creating your 'X Factor'

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2022/01/17

To stand out in our career we want to be referrable, promotable and stand-out high performers. A lot of employers would call that having an ‘X factor’. But what is an ‘X factor’ - and how do you find and create yours?In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma welcome back Sean Hall - CEO and Founder of EnergX. We talk about:the four skills Sean thinks you should work on to be a standout candidateSean’s ‘three hustles’ model for fulfilling your purpose inside and outside your jobHow to start the process

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