Hired Podcast

Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers

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Hosted by Matthew - former Executive Recruiter, Search Firm Owner, VP of Talent Acquisition, and Top Interview Coach.  Executive-level career strategy from an expert who's been on the other side of the hiring table. Whether you're chasing a better role, a promotion, or negotiating your next offer, Hired delivers the insider strategies and real-world insight to help you advance with confidence. What you'll get: Win more interviews with strategies that actually work Turn interviews into offers Negotiate the salary you deserve Position yourself for promotions Avoid the mistakes that quietly cost...

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

"STRENGTHS" - Top 3 Strengths + Bonus Strength. 07.07.2026

This episode equips you to answer the "strengths question" with confidence during your job interview.  Why interviewers ask: They assess self-awareness, alignment with the role, and communication skills.  The "mirror effect": Knowing your strengths helps you discuss weaknesses constructively.  3 Strengths to Highlight:  Aligned with the job description (e.g., detail-oriented fo...

"Promised the Promotion...Then They Opened It to Everyone?" 30.06.2026

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Lauren Zander - Don't Disappear! Unleash Your Inner YOU & Land Your Dream Job 23.06.2026

Use code JOBINTERVIEW75 for $75 off at Inner. U Life and Career. https://www.inneru.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/laurenzander_coach/ Lauren Zander, founder and CEO of Handel Group, joins "The Job Interview Experience" to offer career advice for both employed and unemployed individuals. $75 discount for listeners! Use code JOBINTERVIEW75 at Inner. U Life and Career -  https://www.inne...

Kelli Thompson - 5 Salary Negotiation Myths That Are Costing You Thousands 16.06.2026

It’s not uncommon to carry some myths into our money conversations that inevitably arise when looking for a new role. Kelli Thompson debunks the myths that hold you back from a successful interview and earning more. Download Kelli's Salary Negotiation Guide: https://www.kelliraethompson.com/downloads Closing the Confidence Gap Book: https://a.co/d/4IktrFt Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www....

Arthur Gopak - The Future of Work: Remote Work, Upskilling, and Personal Branding 09.06.2026

Connect with Arthur! https://www.alphagamma.eu/ https://opportunityfeed.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/agopak/ https://twitter.com/GPacHQ This episode features Arthur Gopak, CEO and Editor in Chief of Alpha Gamma, a business portal for young professionals. Arthur discusses the trends he sees shaping the job markett, including: The rise of remote and hybrid work models, and their impact on job op...

How to Talk About Teamwork in Job Interviews 02.06.2026

Toward the end of the episode, I give 4-5 examples that YOU can use to talk about teamwork and giving credit to help you stand out far beyond other job applicants. Teamwork and collaboration make a significant impact on your career. How you interact with and treat others can set you up so others will take you along while their careers grow. Collaborating also impacts the effectiveness of your work...

Winning the "What are Your Biggest WEAKNESSES?" Job Interview Question 26.05.2026

This episode tackles the dreaded "weaknesses" question in job interviews, often seen as tricky and nerve-wracking. But fear not! Host and recruitment expert demystifies it, showing you how to turn it into a strength. Key points:Mistakes to avoid: Claiming perfection, taking too long to answer, not having weaknesses prepared. 3 winning response styles: Weakness you're actively improv...

Claudia Miller - Resume Branding, Negotiating Salary & Securing Dream Jobs 19.05.2026

Claudia Miller is a Career Coach and the host of the podcast "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" Claudia was named one Business Insiders "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020". She helps people secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, Fortune 500, and Tech Giants. https://www.claudiatmill...

Lakia Elam - Too Many Interviews, Career Baggage, Taking Notes, Getting to the Next Level 12.05.2026

Connect with Lakia! https://hiremdc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakiaelam/ We discuss the top three mistakes Lakia commonly sees while coaching job seekers, how to rise in your current job instead of just switching employers, taking notes during and after job interviews, why some companies have WAY too many interviews, how to get to the next level in your career when feeling stuck, and much m...

How Empathy and Connection Win More Than Talent Ever Will 05.05.2026

Part Two of the Soft Skills Series - interpersonal skills. It makes a big impact on your job search, interviews, and where your career can go from there. Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/ Comme...

Keep Going 01.05.2026
The #1 Mistake of 2024 Job Interviews 28.04.2026

This is a job offer killer - companies are becoming less patient and giving you LESS time and grace. Here are ways to avoid it! Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/ Commercial Ref

Christina Curtis - How to Bring Energy, Confidence, and Trust Into Every Interview 21.04.2026

Watch our interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xmc_Ybf6mo0 Christina Curtis is the Founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting based in Denver, Colorado. A thought leader on motivation and goal attainment, she regularly contributes to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today. As an accredited Master Coach with International Coaching Federation—a designation held by only 1 percent of...

”Why Are You Leaving Your Job?” What NOT to Say, What to Avoid & The Perfect Answer 14.04.2026

At your interview, you will be asked, "what are your reasons for leaving your job?" or some variation of that. Knowing how to answer without looking bad or communicating the wrong message is difficult, and that's what we'll cover in this episode. Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs:...

14 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interview Invites (and How to Fix Them) 07.04.2026

If you apply for jobs and don't get a first interview, this episode is for you. I share 14 factors that impact whether or not you get a response, what to do to get past them, and get noticed! Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Electrician Jobs: https...

HUGE Listener Success Story - How You Can Do the Same + Pump Up Message 02.04.2026

How a listener used The Job Interview Experience and took their career further than he could ever have imagined. You can to. In this episode, I walk through the success James had, and what he did to make the info I share work for him. Plus, a pump-up message. Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https:/...

Pete Newsome - Top 5 Actions for Job Seekers & How To Stand Out from the Competition 31.03.2026

Connect with Pete and Zengig! https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenewsome/ https://zengig.com/https:// www.4cornerresources.com/ Pete Newsome is the president of Four Corner Resources, a staffing firm founded in 2005 and winner of Ford's best recruiting firms in America, the Seminole 100 and the Golden 100. Pete is nationally recognized as a thought leader in hiring and recruiting with two decade...

Jay Feng - The Data-Driven Way to Prepare for Interviews 24.03.2026

Jay Feng is a former Data Scientist with companies like Monster and Next Door. Today, Jay is the founder of Interview Query. Connect with Jay! https://www.interviewquery.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DataScienceJay Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Elec...

Cover Letters, Mindsets, Networking, Solutions - My Guest Spot on The Improve It! Podcast 19.03.2026

Subscribe to The Improve It Podcast and leave Erin a review while you're there! https://www.learntoimproveit.com/podcast-page https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-it-podcast-professional-development-through/id1508450538 Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.co...

William Vanderbloemen - The Right Way to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself," Salary Negotiation, How to Share Weaknesses to Win & Be The "Unicorn" 17.03.2026

Be the Unicorn Book:  https://a.co/d/e2h15zL   Be the Unicorn Website:  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/be-the-unicorn Vanderbloemen Staffing: https://www.vanderbloemen.com   Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectri...

How to Win the Internal Interview (Without Making Rookie Mistakes) 11.03.2026

Internal interviews. What the right approach and perspective is, how to position yourself, your advantages and disadvantages as a current employee, and more. Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercial Electrician Jobs: https://www.commercialelectricianjobs.com/ C...

The Interview Answer that Lands Jobs 05.03.2026

• Traditional interview answers focusing on yourself (commute, company culture) are ineffective. • Companies hire to solve problems and achieve outcomes. • Craft interview answers that showcase your skills and how they benefit the company. •  Use the job description to understand the company's needs and tailor your answer accordingly. • Quantify your achievements with past experiences to demo...

Listener Q&A: First Interview is Great - 2nd & 3rd Interview Go Downhill. My Strategy to Fix It. 03.03.2026

From the Voice Mailbag - The "Interview Arc". The first interview is excellent, but then later interviews go downhill. In the episode, I walk through the priorities for recruiters for interviews 1 through 3 and what they are focused on. Then, I provide a strategy for YOU to inject energy and information about yourself in each interview to create an exciting experience for the company. St...

Stop Being an Applicant. Be a Solution. 26.02.2026

Two steps to be a solution. Step one is in your cover letter, which gets you noticed. Step two is during your job interview, where you start helping the company before getting hired, and they learn how much they need you. Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/ Commercial HVAC Jobs: https://www.commercialhvacjobs.com/ Commercia...

Lou Adler - ”The Most Important Interview Question of All Time!” 24.02.2026

Lou Adler is The CEO, and founder of The Adler Group – a consulting and training firm helping companies implement "Win-Win Hiring" programs using his Performance-based Hiring℠ system for finding and hiring exceptional talent. https://www.louadlergroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/ Sterile Processing Jobs: https://www.sterilejobs.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs: https://www.scr...

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