Interview Boss

INTRODUCING a new type of Interview Boss episode - the Interview With a Boss (IWAB). We’ll be chatting to hiring managers in different fields to find out what THEY look for in the hiring process. Our very first Boss guest is James Malone - who is an experienced Sales Director and has interviewed across companies, industries and role types. In this episode we talk about James’ own style of intervie...

You just walked out of a job interview for a job you’re really excited about. You call your mum on the way home - ‘how did it go?’ she asks. The self-doubt kicks in - you thought it went ok, but did it really? You could have answered that one question a bit better, and you might have been a bit awkward on the way in. We all do it, it can be so hard to know what to expect after an interview, but th...

At the end of pretty much every interview, you’ll hear ‘so… do you have any questions for us?’ and it’s SO important that you have something to ask! Having smart questions ready shows that you’re prepared, you’re motivated, and that you genuinely want to know more about the business and the job. But MOST importantly you should use questions to genuinely work out whether this is the right job for y...

Maybe you’re like Emma and have ‘create a LinkedIn account’ on your to do list, maybe you a profile that is gathering dust, or maybe you want to know how to get the MOST out of LinkedIn. To help you out, we talk to Karen Hollenbach who is known as the LinkedIn Lady - in fact she was rated as APAC’s Top 10 LinkedIn Experts in 2019! We talk about why you DEFINITELY need to get on LinkedIn, how to se...

Recruitment agencies sometimes get a bad reputation, but at their best they are the matchmakers of the jobseeker world and can give you a HUGE advantage in your job search. In this episode we talk to Taylor Sharp who has been a recruiter in the agency world for over 5 years. We talk about how recruiters get paid, how they can help you in your career, and tips for how to get the most out of the rel...

Did you know 95% of employers use social media to research candidates during the hiring process? Sure you might have expected them to suss out your LinkedIn page - but what about your Instagram, your Twitter or even your Spotify? In this episode we talk to Bianca Lager, President of the Social Intelligence Corporation all about social media screening. Why do employers use it? What are they looking...

There is a LOT of advice out there for jobseekers, some of it totally contradictory - so how do you know what’s fact and what’s fiction? In this episode we BUST common job search myths so you don’t get caught up following the wrong advice. 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.i...

INTRODUCING a new type of Interview Boss episode - the Career Story. We’ll be interviewing people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. We thought what better way to kick off our Career Stories than by getting to know Interview Boss’s very own Sarah Smith a little better. In this episode we go all the way back to Sarah’s very f...

Sometimes in your career it’s not who you know, it’s who knows YOU! a.k.a NETWORKING! When you think networking do you think about standing in a conference room full of strangers awkwardly holding a cocktail? That’s enough to make even the most confident person second guess themselves. In this episode we talk about all the ways you can network without wearing a single nametag. We give examples for...

Research suggests that in the first 20 seconds of meeting your interviewer, they may have ALREADY made their mind up about your skill, ability and knowledge. So how do you make sure that first impression is a great one?! It’s down to the little things. In this episode we talk about all the things that can help shape that first impression in a face to face or video interview. We tackle the awkward...

One of the best places to find a new job could be the company you’re already working for! Whether you’re looking for a promotion, or a chance to move into another area, being an internal applicant can be a huge advantage! But how do you manage the internal politics, and what if you don’t get the role?! In this episode we give you our 11 top tips for internal applications - things you can do right...

Resumes and cover letters go together like peas and carrots. But do you HAVE to include a cover letter? You asked, and we delivered - in this episode we cover the cover letter - does anyone read them, and how long should you spend perfecting it? 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...

You did it, you landed an interview! Now the nerves set in - how do you make sure you nail it and get that job offer?! Most people would start by googling ‘common interview questions’ BUT we’ll tell you why that’s the exact opposite of where you should start. We’ll also tackle the tricky question - what’s your biggest weakness? In this episode we talk about the three key things you can do to make...

Resumes - everyone hates writing them, but you won’t get far in your job search without one! It’s a snapshot of who you are as a person, and it can help you get through to the next stage of the process! In this episode Emma & Sarah dive deep into all things resumes. When to think about your resume, how to structure your resume, what to include and what NOT to include. Packed full of real examp...

You find your dream job. You put together the perfect application, and then… 👻 GHOSTED It’s the most frustrating and heartbreaking part of a job search. You don’t know whether you’re still in the running, or whether you weren’t the right fit. In this episode we cover 10 reasons why you might not hear back from a job application, so you’ll have some idea what’s going on behind that resume black ho...

It’s guaranteed to be the first question you get in an interview. So… tell us about yourself! How do you make an impact with your answer, and be remembered overall? The secret is STORYTELLING! Crafting your experience or achievements into a story will help you be more memorable, trusted and believed by your potential employer. In this episode we explain why storytelling is so powerful in the job s...

Welcome to Interview Boss. 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 of...