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In our Career Stories, we interview people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. In this episode we meet Chris Vitucci - a Qualified Physiotherapist. We talk through how Chris always knew what he wanted to do, and how he made sure to end up where he wanted to be. We talk about all his favourite (and not so favourite) parts of h...

You’ve told your boss you’re leaving, and you’ve given your notice. Then you get an invite to meet with HR for an exit interview. WHAT IS HAPPENING?! We talk through what to expect in an exit interview, why we even do them (and sometimes don’t) and how you should approach it in the best way possible. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - goes to our very own EMMA who landed her DREAM JOB in radio. Round of applaus...

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 needi...

It’s SUCH a common question - “So.. why do you want to work for us?” and it’s hard to know sometimes what you’re meant to say. Do you lie and pretend it’s always been your dream to work at the company you literally only heard of a week ago? In this week’s episode we break down what an interviewer is looking for when they ask this question, and give you some things to think about so you can craft y...

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 yo...

Sometimes despite all your best preparation, a question in an interview catches you off guard, and your mind… goes… completely… blank. Don’t panic, there are things you can do to recover! In this episode we go through how you can prepare to avoid going blank, but also what to do and say if it actually happens to give yourself the BEST chance of calming your mind and being able to get out a great a...

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...

You’ve done all the hard work landing the interview, and you’ve prepared just like we told you to.. and then it comes time to put it all together! Constructing your interview answers on the fly in response to the questions you get asked is NOT easy, but there are lots of strategies you can use to make it smoother. In this episode we run a mock interview where Emma uses her REAL experience to answe...

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 You...

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...

Picture this: you’re in a job interview, you’ve nailed some answers, you’re feeling confident… and then they hit you with a question COMPLETELY out of left field “if you were an animal, what would you be and why”. Your mind goes blank, you start to panic - what on earth are you meant to say - and WHY are they asking you this question?! In this episode we go through the curly interview questions ou...

Whether you’ve lost your job, left a job, or you’re just looking for your next move, the job search process can be BRUTAL. The rejection and uncertainty can really impact your mental health. In this episode we talk to Dr Lillian Nejad - Clinical Psychologist & Skills for life Coach about the impacts that a job search can have on us, and how we can practice self care to keep up our resilience....

When you’ve landed another job offer and it’s all official, you need to let your current job know you’re leaving - it’s time to resign. How do you make sure you do it professionally, and leave on the best terms possible so you end up with a great reference? In this episode we talk about how to know how much notice you need to give, how to bring it up with your boss, and how you should approach you...

With the rise of working from home and COVID restrictions still about, online job interviews are more common than ever. Aside from all the normal interview tips, how do you make sure you’re set up for success behind the camera? In this episode In this episode we give you the tips to make sure you put your best background forward, and take advantage of some of the perks of being online instead of i...

Have you been fired, let go, made redundant, sacked or terminated? It can be tricky to work out how to approach this topic when you’re applying for a new job. In this episode we answer a question from Eddie who found himself being forced to resign from his role after 26 years. In this episode we give you the tips to be able to bring it up proactively and confidently and be on the front foot when t...

You’ve applied for a job, and you’ve landed an interview - BUT you’ve found out you won’t be the only candidate in the room, it’s a group interview! Employers use group interviews a lot to save time, or when they’re hiring in bulk. They might ask you questions one at a time, or they might get you to do a strange teamwork activity. So how do you stand out in such a strange environment? In this epis...

In our Career Stories, we interview people from all walks of life about how they ended up where they are today and what the road was like to get there. In this episode we meet Jay Gasser - a Podcasting and Radio graduate as he discovers his passion for media, and follows it through a tough 6 months of job hunting after graduating. We talk about how tough it is to find out you were a runner up, wha...

You did it, you’ve got a job offer! Oh wait, you’ve got two job offers! Or maybe you have one but you’re still waiting to hear back from the one you REALLY want. Sound familiar? We’ve heard this a lot recently, and we know how stressful it can be weighing up the decision - how do you make sure you get it right? In this episode we talk about how to weigh up two job offers, how to pull a power move...

If you’re like most people, when you’re looking for a new job, you’re looking for a step up in pay. Talking about money isn’t always easy, and it’s hard to know how to even bring up the subject. If you’re applying for jobs and don’t know how to have the salary conversation then this is the episode for you! In this episode we talk about why the salary is never on the job ad, give you a job board ha...

Let’s be blunt here - you don’t turn up to work out of the goodness of your heart - you’re there to get paid! Talking about money isn’t always easy, and it’s hard to know how to even bring up the subject. If you’re in a role at the moment and you think you deserve to be paid more, this is the episode for you! In this episode we give you the steps to take to ask for a pay rise - how to research sal...

When you’re looking for a new job, updating your resume and cover letter is an absolute given. You might even do a tiny bit of networking and reach out to someone you know. BUT there are plenty of things you can do in your job search to increase the chances of you finding the perfect job, or an employer finding YOU! In this episode we share our ULTIMATE job search checklist, and we guarantee there...

It’s normally the last step in the recruitment process - you might be the final candidate OR you might still be up against someone else. How do you make sure you don’t fall at the final hurdle?! In this episode we talk about references - we share some horror stories, give you an insight in to what a recruiter is thinking when they’re going through the process, but most of all give you tips to use...

Your phone rings, it’s a number you don’t recognise. You answer and realise it’s a recruiter calling about a job you applied for. Does this mean you’ve landed an interview? Maybe! But you could also be about to have what’s called a phone screening interview. In this episode we explain what a phone screening interview is and why it’s used. We talk about some common mistakes that candidates mistake...

I’m going to hazard a guess and say that if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re the kind of person who is driven, ambitious and want to improve yourself. But what happens when you define your identity by your work? You hold yourself to an almost impossibly high standard, you end up taking too much on for too long, and it’s EXHAUSTING. This ep was completely impromptu after a chat between Emma...

We answer YOUR questions! In this episode, we answer listener questions that you’ve submitted via Instagram and our Facebook group. We talk about transferable skills and retraining, when and how to resign once you’ve got a new job, and the challenges of going for a job that’s a step up. Got a question you’d like us to answer? Hit us up on our social channels, or send us an email at hello@interview...