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New year, new you. The start of the year is a great opportunity to start fresh and reconsider your priorities for the year ahead.  In this fun lighthearted episode, Sarah and Emma talk all things work, and go through the things that we think are better off being left in the past, and all the things we want to see more of in the future. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Abigail “Hi! My name is...

Being laid off can be a traumatic experience, especially when it's not expected.  In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma help you put your life back on track when you receive bad news and address the different things you need to do in order to get a job and thrive again. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kristen! “Hi Emma and Sarah!! I’m taking you up on your offer to slide into your DMs. I’ve...

To tell your new possible future employer that you will need to take a week off in three weeks can be a big stumbling block in the job application. Will it be a deal breaker? Will they let you go on the holiday?! In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma reassure you that it is okay to talk about it and in fact, it’s better to discuss it upfront so you can avoid any awkward conversations later on. We...

How would you feel if you turned up late to an important job interview? Embarrassed? Stupid? Like the worst person on earth? Believe it or not, it happens a LOT, and it’s not the end of the world. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk you through how to turn around a situation where you've turned up late for your job interview and give you some practical lessons on how to best handle these s...

We all have values that are important to us, such as honesty, creativity, or teamwork, or maybe you care about the impact your company makes in the world. It can be difficult to find a career that aligns with your values, however, aligning your values with your work can have a huge impact on your overall job satisfaction and well-being. To help you get started, we'll be discussing some strategies...

You're trying to answer the unanswerable - what questions will I be asked in my next job interview? Step away from the google search, and close the ‘common interview questions’ blog post.  In this episode, Sarah and Emma talk through how you can use the job description to help you predict what a company is looking for. Based on the ad you'll be able to narrow down the types of questions they...

So you just graduated university, you've got no relevant work experience and you're going in for an interview tomorrow. How are you going to answer their interview questions? First of all- don't panic!! The employer doesn't expect you to have experience doing exactly what the job is (especially if it's a graduate role). In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma cover the tips for people who have just...

A meet and greet interview is an informal job interview, which allows you to get to know the team and the role in a more relaxed setting. It is a great opportunity to ask questions that you may not have time for during the formal interview process. Preparing for this meeting will help put you at ease and allow you to put your best foot forward. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go through wha...

Have you ever gone for a job interview or started a new role and felt like a total fraud despite your accomplishments? This is called Imposter Syndrome, and it can make the job search even harder! In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma share their own experiences with Imposter Syndrome, discuss what the experts have to say, and provide some tips on how to quash that negative self talk. 🏀 Shoot Yo...

You went to hand in your resignation, and your boss told you they will match your new salary and give you that title you’ve been after. You’re so excited, and then reality sets in as you think about the decision you have to make – should you stay with your current employer or should you grab that new opportunity that was just dropped in front of you?   In this week’s episode, Sarah and E...

Let's get something straight: selection criteria is not one of the fun things about the job search. If Sarah had her way, selection criteria responses would be banned permanently. However, if you’re applying for government or healthcare roles, it's a necessary evil, and if you want the job, it’s something you just have to do 😭   In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma break down how to craft...

You’ve been in your new job for a few months, and you get a calendar invite for a meeting with your boss and HR - PANIC. The probation review meeting after your first 3 -6 months in a new job can be nerve-wracking. What is this meeting all about, and how can you nail it? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma cover what you need to know about probation review meetings, and most importantly how to...

How do you create impactful bullet points if you can't measure your ‘impact?’ in numbers or statistics. The good news is, EVEN without numbers we can still create incredible, powerful bullet points from your experience that will get recruiters excited. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma share their secret to creating bullet points on your resume through the “guess-what-so-what-prove-it method”...

If you're interviewing, you might be asked by a recruiter if you are interviewing with anyone else. Are you meant to say you have tons of interviews in order to seem in demand, or should you say they are your only choice to show how interested you are? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma discuss what to say when recruiters or hiring managers ask if you're interviewing with other companies. We'r...

It's happened to all of us. We're on a job interview, things are going well, and then we completely stuff up. Job interviews are a nerve-wracking experience. And when we stuff up in one… it can make us feel deflated, angry with ourselves, or even panicked about the future.    In this episode, Sarah and Emma help you reframe to help you realise that stuffing up your job interview is NOT a...

You've applied for the job, you've done the interview, and then been told that you're "overqualified" or "too senior". The truth is, this feedback can often be misinterpreted.  In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go over some of the reasons why you might be getting this feedback, what to do if it ever happens to you - plus a few tips on how to improve your chances of getting hired if you D...

So your first interview was a success, and you're invited into a second round. Congratulations! Preparing for a second round interview is a lot like preparing for your first, only this time you've already gotten past the initial hurdle of nailing your resume and getting in the door.  What your interview includes will depend a little on who you’re meeting - is it the very same people? Are you...

You were SO excited to accept your new job, with your pay rise and new title. So, when you find out a couple of weeks in to your new role that it’s not what you expected, it can be DEVASTATING. In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah, answer a listener who has a situation where she doesn’t like her new job. We'll talk about the value of giving it some time, looking at your original reasons for taki...

A lot of companies run pre employment checks in some way to establish whether or not you are suitable for the position, company and organisation. Let's talk about it. What comes up on background checks? Should you tell a hiring manager or recruiter if you have a criminal record? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma discuss the different kinds of background checks you might encounter, and give yo...

They might be super chatty, in a bad mood, or not ask you any proper questions. If you have a bad interviewer it can be easy to feel like you aren’t getting a chance to use all your prep work. If you're faced with a bad interviewer, don't freak out, stay calm and positive, and remember to tell them about yourself. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you how to deal with a bad interviewer...

Canva is a free to use graphic design tool which has democratised design. They are an incredible Australian tech company, and have won plenty of awards for employee experience. BUT does their design expertise extend to resumes?   In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk through the pros and cons of using a Canva template for your resume. We talk about what Canva templates do well, and what...

Scheduling interviews when you’re working full time, or have other responsibilities can be a nightmare. Sometimes you have to get creative - I have interviewed candidates who were in their car using their phone, parked on a busy road!    Once you have been flexible and locked in the interview- what happens if you can't make it?   In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about wha...

Hustle culture pushes us to go above and beyond in our jobs to be successful and to define ourselves by our jobs. However, there is a generation and movement taking hold that rejects that pressure and the expectation to go ‘above and beyond’.   In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are taking a look into the viral sensation alternative to quitting - ‘quiet quitting’. We talk about why you mi...

Working from home, hybrid and even completely remote work are becoming much more common in a post-covid world, which means YOU are in a better position than ever to set up an arrangement that compliments your lifestyle. However, there is a HUGE spectrum on what ‘flexible work’ means to different employers.   In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about how you can target your ideal hybri...

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 a...