Career Cravings

Career Cravings

By Irina Posan - Career CoachBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementHow ToCareers
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Career Cravings episodes

  • 24. Top Resume Fix That Landed 3 Interviews in 24 Hours

    You’ve rewritten your resume five times. Changed the format, updated the bullets, and added keywords.
    Still no interviews? Here’s the truth: It’s not your resume, it’s your messaging.

    In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina breaks down why even strong resumes get skipped and how a simple shift in strategy helped her client Sakshi, go from 6 months of silence to 3 interviews in 24 hours.

    You'll Learn:

    Why resume templates won’t save you, and what actually works

    What your resume is really saying about you (that you might not realize)

    A simple audit to fix your messaging today

    The mindset + strategy shift that makes hiring managers pay attention

    🎧 Tune in now to upgrade how you show up on paper without changing your experience.


    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role 👇

    • For HR Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass 
    • For All Corporate Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar 

    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? 

    https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    Let’s connect 📩

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/

    LinkedIn  – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/

    Website – http://www.irinaposan.com


    26 min
  • 23. From Two Layoffs to a 37% Raise and a Dream Job

    Laid off twice. Moved countries twice. Just 1–2 interviews in 6 months.

    Upasana joined the HR Star Program feeling stuck, scared, and full of self-doubt. What happened next?

    In just 60 days, she landed her dream remote job with a 37% salary increase and interviews rolling in nonstop. In this episode of Career Cravings, we break down the exact steps Upasana took to go from burnout and rejection to confidence, clarity, and career offers.

    You'll Learn:

    - How to bounce back after layoffs (mentally + strategically)

    - What makes the biggest difference in landing interviews consistently

    - The mindset shift that helped her stop playing small and finally bet on herself

    - Why career clarity beats hustle every time

    If you’re feeling lost in your job search, or wondering if it’s “too late” for you, this one’s for you.


    🎧 Listen in—this story will light a fire under you.

    👇 Resources Mentioned:


    Watch the Free HR Masterclass

    Join the HR Star Program too 

    Connect with Upasana on LinkedIn 


    30 min
  • 22. How to Get Hired in a New Country (Without Starting Over)

    Think you need North American experience to get hired? Think again.

    In today’s episode, Irina breaks down exactly how to land your first job in a new country—without taking a step back, settling for entry-level, or spending years trying to “prove yourself.”

    You’ll hear real stories of immigrants who searched for 6+ months with no results—until they stopped trying to start over and started showing up like the experienced professionals they already were.

    ✔️ The mindset shift that helped clients go from invisible to in-demand
     ✔️ Why focusing on “the gap” is hurting your chances—and what to say instead
     ✔️ How to identify your transferable skills and confidently own them
     ✔️ Interview answers that shift the energy in the room (and lead to offers)
     ✔️ What to fix on your resume to finally get callbacks—even without local experience

    🎧 Tune in now and learn how to position yourself as the obvious hire—no matter where you’re starting from.

    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role 👇

    • For HR Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass 
    • For All Corporate Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar 

    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? 

    https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    Let’s connect 📩

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/

    LinkedIn  – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/

    Website – http://www.irinaposan.com


    18 min
  • 21. How to Land Multiple Offers (Even in a Brutal Job Market)

    If you've been stuck in job search limbo, getting ghosted, hearing crickets, or rewriting your resume for the 10th time, this episode is your wake-up call.

    Because the truth is: the market isn’t bad. It’s just changed. And if you’ve been applying with outdated strategies, that’s exactly why you’re still waiting.

    In this episode, Irina shares what actually works today—and breaks down the four-step method her clients use to go from zero interviews in months to multiple job offers in 60 days or less. Even in a tough market. Even without local experience. Even after layoffs or long gaps.

    ✔️ The truth about why your strategy—not the market—is keeping you stuck
     ✔️ 4 things top candidates do differently to land offers fast
     ✔️ Real stories from clients who got hired in 30–60 days after months of silence
     ✔️ Why rewriting your resume again is not the answer
    ✔️ What it really takes to get noticed, get interviews, and get paid

    🎧 Tune in now—then stop guessing and start using what actually works.

    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role 👇

    • For HR Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass 
    • For All Corporate Professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar 

    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? 

    https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    Let’s connect 📩

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/

    LinkedIn  – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/

    Website – http://www.irinaposan.com


    22 min
  • 20. How to Answer Tough Interview Questions With Confidence

    What If You Had the Confidence to Land Any Job Offer?

    Get ready for a front-row seat inside HR Star my signature program that’s helped hundreds of HR professionals land job offers in 90 days or less.

    In this episode, you’ll hear a real, live coaching session where we tackle the exact confidence blocks that keep job seekers stuck in interviews. Together, we work through fears like:

    🔥 What to say when you have less experience than other candidates

    🔥 How to respond when you don’t have “Canadian experience”

    🔥 How to shift your energy so hiring managers believe in you

    You’ll hear real clients share their wins, break through limiting beliefs, and learn how to speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose—no matter the question.

    If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself in an interview or worried you weren’t “good enough” for the role, this is the episode you cannot miss.

    🎧 Tune in now and experience the coaching that changes everything.

    Ready to be next? HR Star enrollment is open now

    HR Star enrollment is open now— https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me  

    Let’s connect 📩
     Instagram – @CareerCoachIrina
    LinkedIn – Irina Posan
    Website – IrinaPosan.com

    Ready to work together? 

    https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me 

    44 min
  • 19. What to Post on LinkedIn to Attract Job Offers and Opportunities

    Let’s talk LinkedIn—because if you’re not posting, you’re missing a massive opportunity.

    Right now, LinkedIn is a GOLDMINE for job seekers and career professionals… but only if you know what to post.

    Here’s the truth:
     ✔️ 90% of users never post
     ✔️ Most of the ones who do? They’re posting the wrong things
     ✔️ Your next job opportunity could literally be one post away

    In this episode, I’m showing you exactly how to use LinkedIn strategically to grow your visibility, attract recruiters, and get noticed for the roles you actually want.

    We’ll cover:

    ✔️ What not to post if you want to be seen as a high-value hire
    ✔️ The power of storytelling, video, and behind-the-scenes content
    ✔️ My favorite post ideas to position you as a leader in your field

    This is the exact strategy I teach inside my coaching programs—and it’s helped clients land job offers straight from their LinkedIn posts.

    🎧 Hit play. This episode is packed with tips you can use TODAY.

    👇 Interview Questions That Get You Hired – FREE Guide 👇

    https://www.irinaposan.com/interview-freebie 

    Let’s connect 📩
     Instagram – @CareerCoachIrina
    LinkedIn – Irina Posan
    Website – IrinaPosan.com

    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Here’s How We Can Work Together
     https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me



    26 min
  • 18. Still Using the “Open to Work” Banner? Here’s Why It’s Not Helping

    Let’s talk about the green banner on LinkedIn… because I have a hot take that might surprise you.

    If you’re still using the “Open to Work” banner, hoping it’ll help you get noticed and land more interviews—this episode is your wake-up call.

    After coaching thousands of job seekers, I can confidently say:

    That banner is not helping you. In fact, it might be quietly sabotaging your job search.

    Inside this episode, I’ll break down:

    ✔️ Why the green banner sends the wrong message

    ✔️ What recruiters are actually looking for when they search LinkedIn

    ✔️ How to activate your network (without begging for help)

    ✔️ My go-to way to show you're open—without the desperation

    ✔️ How to get noticed and messaged by recruiters without posting publicly

    This is the same strategy I teach my private coaching clients—and not one of them has landed a role because of that green banner.

    It’s time to shift your strategy and take back control.

    🎧 Hit play and let me walk you through what actually gets results.

    👇 Interview Questions That Get You Hired – FREE Guide 👇

    https://www.irinaposan.com/interview-freebie 

    Let’s connect 📩
     Instagram –
    @CareerCoachIrina
    LinkedIn – Irina Posan
    Website – IrinaPosan.com

    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Here’s How We Can Work Together
     https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    15 min
  • 17. Land the Interview Without Being the “Perfect” Candidate

    👇 Interview Questions That Get You Hired – FREE Guide 👇

    https://www.irinaposan.com/interview-freebie 

    Let me say this loud and clear: the most qualified person doesn’t always get hired.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually gets you in the door—and spoiler alert: it’s not the degree, the “right” title, or a perfect resume.

    There are two main reasons people land interviews and offers (even if they don’t check all the boxes), and once you understand them, you’ll know exactly how to show up with confidence and get results.

    These are the exact strategies I used to:

    Land top roles in corporate

    Build my own team from scratch

    Help clients land offers they never thought possible

    We’ll talk about:

    ✔️ How to prove you’re a low-risk hire—even if you're making a pivot
     ✔️ Why referrals beat out “perfect” resumes every time
     ✔️ What hiring managers are really looking for
    ✔️ How I made two hires in my own business (without even posting the job)
    ✔️ And the #1 mindset shift to start landing offers

    If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not hearing back—or if you feel like you’re not “qualified enough”—this is your episode.

    🎧 Hit play. Let’s fix this together.

    Let’s connect 📩

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– CareerCoachIrina

    LinkedIn  – Irina Posan

    Website – IrinaPosan.com


    Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Here's How We Can Work Together 


    24 min
  • 16. The Morning Routine That’ll Change Your Career in 5 Simple Steps

    If you’re waking up drained, hitting snooze, and feeling stuck in the same cycle—this episode is for you.

    I used to start my mornings exhausted, scrolling emails before I even got out of bed, running on caffeine and stress. Sound familiar? 18 months ago, I changed everything. And it didn’t just boost my energy—it transformed my career.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down:
    ✔️ The #1 mistake sabotaging your mornings (and how to fix it)
    ✔️ The exact 5-step morning routine that fuels my energy, focus, and success
    ✔️ How a job search routine fits into this—and why it matters more than you think

    Because the way you start your day determines everything—your mindset, your confidence, and the opportunities you attract.

    Hit play and let’s make your mornings work for you instead of against you. Then DM me on Instagram [@careercoachirina] and tell me:

    What’s one morning habit that’s been a game changer for you?


    35 min
  • 15. Why "I Can't Afford It" is Keeping You Broke - Biggest Mistakes Series (Part 5)

    Land Your Next HR Role Masterclass
    REPLAY Here:
     https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass

    HR STAR BONUS ENROLLEMENT NOW OPEN! 

    📩 Register Here: https://www.irinaposan.com/hr-star-program-live-launch-1  

    Listen up—this episode is about to change the way you think about your career, your job search, and your financial future.

    You might not realize it, but telling yourself “I can’t afford it” is the very thing keeping you stuck. It’s not just about money—it’s about your time, your energy, and your belief in yourself. And today, we’re breaking it ALL down.

    I’ll share why investing in your career is the smartest financial move you can make, the hidden cost of staying stuck, and real stories from job seekers who went from “I can’t afford it” to life-changing job offers (with 30X+ returns on their investment).

    If you're applying to jobs with no results, if you're stuck in a role that underpays you, or if you’re scared to bet on yourself—this episode is for YOU.

    🔥 The real ROI of investing in your career
    🔥 The cost of staying stuck (it's more expensive than you think)
    🔥 The mindset shift that changes everything
    🔥 Action steps you can take TODAY to move forward

    This is your wake-up call. Stop waiting, stop doubting, and start making the moves that will get you where you want to be.

    🎧 Hit play now. Your future self will thank you.

    Replay Link Here:
    https://event.webinarjam.com/login/g4vn9a65bzpfmgvu6sl 


    Let’s connect 📩

    Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– CareerCoachIrina

    LinkedIn  – Irina Posan

    Website – IrinaPosan.com


    23 min

About Career Cravings

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Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success.

I’m Irina Posan, a career coach,…