Shortlisted by Future Women

The recruitment process is changing at lightning speed. Many women are still polishing their answers for a type of human-first conversation that no longer happens. Instead, a machine reads your CV, a webcam records the first ‘interview,’ and a quiz scores your personality traits.  For the final episode of season 3, Helen and Jamila will help you to better understand the modern hir...

In this episode, Helen and Jamila will help you protect your energy when engaging with recruitment services. The duo will break down how these services work so that you can get the most out of them and avoid becoming stuck in a never-ending fishing expedition. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook and...

In the previous episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi talked about explaining traumatic employment gaps. Now, the duo are looking at how trauma can change your response to the job interview scenario entirely. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy S...

Many capable women have a gap on their CV they dread explaining, from family violence, illness, burnout, a workplace injury, or caring. In a job interview, the choice can feel like one of two options - overshare or lie. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, Helen and Jamila talk about traumatic employment gaps and give you the tools to share as much - or as little - about what...

A standard interview is arguably the worst possible test of a neurodivergent candidate’s actual ability. Why? Interviews tend to reward smooth small talk and steady eye contact over the skills the job actually needs. In this episode, Helen and Jamila discuss accommodations and disclosures, as well as dispel any notions that needing things done differently means being less capable. Becom...

The sad truth about working across cultures is that talented people often arrive in a new country with deep experience and then watch it get quietly discounted. In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will give you practical tips for how to get ahead of this structural bias and present your skills to new employers.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professio...

We're back for season 3! To kick things off, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi are discussing one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to pitch for a senior role (that looks different).  Plenty of senior leaders don’t want to lean out. They want to keep the seniority and the pay while reshaping the load. In this episode, Helen and Jamila discuss how to frame your expertise...

FW Managing Director Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi are back to answer more of your job interview questions and dilemmas in season 3 of Shortlisted. In it: pitching for a senior role, recruitment agencies, managing neurodivergence, AI and more. Tune in as Helen and Jamila hold your virtual hand and guide you every step of the way, right to the interview door and straig...

In the final episode of Shortlisted Season 2, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi talk all things positivity.  We know: Mustering positivity can sometimes feel impossible in the middle of a long and difficult job search process. But there are tips and tricks for doing it - and there's a reason why it’s so important in job interviews.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-tra...

You've found a job and landed an interview. There's just one catch. Your future employer has asked for references, and you've no idea who to ask... In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle all things 'references' - who to ask, where to look and what to do when you have no idea where to start.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development K...

Job interviews can be scary at the best of times, but what happens when the interviewer crosses the line? What's the best way to respond when you're asked something that seems unfair, out of order or even inappropriate?  In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle unfair questions. They'll talk you through what to do when an interview takes an unexpected turn, and how to get it back...

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi help you plan the best possible way to approach job sharing in an interview. They'll cover the different types of job sharing, how to best ask for it and how to prepare for an interview with your job share partner... and more.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Insta...

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle a particularly tricky interview subject: Remote work. So, how should you bring up the possibility of working remotely during a job interview, and could doing so ever jeopardise your chances of getting the gig?  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Fac...

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi unpack ways to discuss disability and access needs in a job interview. They'll also talk about the employer's responsibilities and how workplaces should be inclusive throughout the recruiting process.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn...

Many people worry about not ticking all the boxes on the selection criteria. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore what to do if you're overqualified for a role. They share their top tips for framing your work history in a job interview and discuss whether being told you're "too qualified" could be a coded way of saying "too old".  Become an...

We're back! To kick off Shortlisted season two, Helen McCabe are Jamila Rizvi are diving into one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to talk about your overseas qualifications in a job interview.  In this episode, the duo will guide you through how to talk about your overseas experience, and share their top tips for how to transform it from a hindrance into a powerful profe...

FW Managing Director Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi are back to answer even more of your burning job interview questions in the second season of Shortlisted. In it: how to pick the best job referee, strategies to sell your international experience, responding to difficult (or illegal!) job interview questions, negotiating flexible work and more. Tune in as Helen and Jamila...

Nothing makes a person go weak at the knees quite like a job interview. No matter how experienced or accomplished you are, being quizzed on your suitability for a role, is nerve-wracking. Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi have been on both sides of job interviews more times than they can count. And they’ve learned that most interviews come down to the same handful of questions - and the same common mi...

In this episode, Helen and Jamila will teach you a simple formula to answer literally any situational interview question. The STAR method isn’t about the content of your answer but an approach to structuring your thoughts in a clever and compelling way. Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Futu...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the daunting prospect of what to wear. Helen and Jamila don’t normally make it their business to tell anyone how to dress but professional clothing has changed a lot in the past decade. Get up to date, so your clothes don’t risk destabilising your confidence.  Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagra...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi deliver a pre-interview pep-talk to convert your interview anxiety into interview enthusiasm. It’s absolutely understandable to feel nervous before an interview but that doesn’t mean it has to impact your performance.  Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will help you master the uncomfortable art of selling yourself. We’re taught that modesty is a virtue but job interviews are not the place to talk down your achievements. Let’s learn how to take credit for your wins, speak to your strengths, show off your talents and demonstrate potential. Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi kick off a series of episodes that teach you how to bring up and address particularly tricky interview subjects; beginning with flexible work. How do you ask to work part-time, or from home, or to leave at 3pm on Wednesdays without jeopardising your chances of getting the gig? Let’s explore what might work for you and how to ask for it. Subscribe on Ap...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore another common interview question: What are your salary expectations? Let’s talk about what you’re worth, what your potential employer can afford to pay, how to answer this question and what to do if they don’t mention salary at all. Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn an...

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi dive into the deep end with the most unpleasant of common interview questions: What’s your biggest weakness? This might sound backwards but being ready to answer this can actually be an enormous advantage, and even become an interview strength. Subscribe on Apple  or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn...