Interview Boss

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 situations.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Nitra “Hi Emma and Sarah! I'm so thankful for the work you're doing. I started listening to your podcast on my 50 min commute into a job that has burnt me out, and it gave me the confidence boost I needed to breeze through my interviews for a job in a new field. I just got an offer for my dream job: better culture, fully remote, fewer hours, better benefits, and a 25% salary increase! I even tried negotiating for more. They said no, but I’m not sure I would have tried without the mindset shift you both provided me. Thanks again for everything you do! p.s. I’m from the US, but my sister recently got her Australian citizenship! I love hearing your Aussie accents and imagining I’m also a cool dual citizen hanging out with my new besties.”

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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 for identifying your core values and finding a career that aligns with them. Whether you're just starting out in your career, or looking for a change, this episode is for you.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Emily “Hi Ladies! I wanted to share my experience getting a new job thanks to you both! I had been in a narcissistic boss situation and I was able to interview and leave. I ended up getting an offer for 35k more than I was making and 25k more than the position I accepted was offering. I had a goal of making 6 figures by 30 and was able to accomplish that with all the tips and coaching through your show. You are goddesses. I wish we could be besties!”

📚List of core values: https://jamesclear.com/core-values

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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 will be asking, whilst still being prepared for anything! 

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chantelle who booked a coaching session with Sarah. She said, “Sarah provided me with extremely actionable and tangible advice that gave me the confidence to walk into my next interview and ace it. The advice was also relevant across a number of roles I was applying for which was extremely beneficial - it felt like learning a new ‘formula’ that could be applied to any role now or in the future. A great investment and use of time and would 110% recommend Sarah’s services when you want to stand out from a crowd and make an impact in your interviews.”  Chantelle updated us  before the break with one job offer locked in, and another on the way!! Congratulations!

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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 graduated to PROVE that you have more transferable experience than you think. This is a great listen for anyone new to the workforce, or in the middle of a career change

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to From Es. “Hi ladies! I just wanted to reach out to thank you for what you do. I got laid off a couple of months ago and had to start looking for a new job which has been incredibly stressful to say the least. I decided to do a full 180 and look for work outside of the healthcare field (which is all I've done for 13 years). I listened to the "listen to this before your interview" episode as I was driving to the interview and had so much self doubt I almost cancelled, but your encouragement helped me get there and while I was in the parking lot I figured at the very least I could use the experience as practice. I followed all your tips to a T and received an offer! I can't thank you enough as this job comes with a significant raise. I'm so glad I binged your episodes in the week prior. Thank you! ❤”

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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 what a ‘meet and greet’ interview is used for, if it means you’ve got the job, and some things you can think about in your preparation.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kevin! “Hey I just wanted to drop you guys a message and thank you so much for your help in me landing my new job, I’ve been with my current company 17 years and really had no idea where to start to move forward but your podcast helped me so much and I don’t think I’d have landed my new job without the advice so thank you again and keep the podcast going you both are amazing 💚”

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🎶 The Tiktok video we mentioned of the guy who finds locations from photos: https://www.tiktok.com/@georainbolt/video/7167138543725301035

🎶The Tiktok channel of the woman who finds out people’s birthdays: https://www.tiktok.com/@notkahnjunior/video/7161678794590358827

💗Matthew Hussey’s guide to owning the first 5 minutes and how to prepare ‘charisma’ https://dl.howtogettheguy.com/first5/owning-the-first-5-minutes.pdf

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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 Your Shot - Shoutout to Ben who shouted us 8 coffees! "Dear Emma and Sarah, I don't know what I would have done without your podcast. You've provided me with so much advice, support and encouragement. Thanks to all your tips I manage to prepare all of my applications and got a job interview for my favourite position, which I was offered last week! I really liked all your episodes, though my favourite is probably the one about panel interviews. Just yesterday I was telling my best friend about the podcast and how much it helped me! Thanks so much for what you're doing! Cheers, Ben."

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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 Emma go through what is a counter offer? why would your company offer you one? and finally, but most importantly, should you take it?

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Robin “Been listening to you the past few weeks on Spotify and I’m so grateful for all of your advice! Just went into my third video interview for a big time position (I haven’t interviewed in over 13 years!!) and I crushed it!  I’ve felt prepared because of your podcast in a way I know I wouldn’t have been otherwise.  Thank you

I landed the job after 4 interviews!! Thank you for your posts and podcasts!!  I’m going into a job that’s paying 80-100k more than I expected 😱😱 never dreamed I’d be in a position like this and know the confidence I gained and carried with me into the interviews was due to your advice. Thank you!”

📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 

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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 a great selection criteria response. We go through the prep and background research that might help, the structure you should aim for, and we give you some great examples.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Andrea who shouted us 5 coffees! “Thank you so much for your podcast. About a month ago I was overwhelmed at the idea of re-entering the workforce after being self-employed for the last 16 years. Your interview advice really helped me nail the first and second interview and I have now been offered the position. It was my first interview in 16 years and I have no doubt I would not have done as well without your practical advice advice and insights. Plus, I had the confidence to negotiate a better salary. What you do really made a difference to how I felt going into the interview. Thank you so much and I wish you both every success. You deserve it!”

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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 prepare!

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Mitch who shouted us a coffee! “You ladies are seriosuly amazing!! I've listened to every single episode now!!! Even when there's an episode that isn't necessarily relevant to my situation I listen anyway and end up learning so much. You've really helped build my confidence after years of stalling and resistance to refreshing my CV and thinking of examples, but after listening to your podcast I've slowly gained the motivation and confidence to do so! Shoot my shot is now my motto. I submitted an application for a new field recently (HR!!) having worked in policy for many years. Fingers crossed they see my skills are transferrable and I get to the interview stage xx Thanks again!!”

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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”. We also go through REAL examples to show you what it sounds like when you’ve nailed it.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Zak “I had to send a dm because it always made me smile when you shared others stories at the beginning of the pod! I finally landed a job I have been manifesting for 18 months but stayed very persistent throughout the process. I’m about 5 months out of school and finally got a full-time position! Your podcast became a routine listen for me every day I was off work from my other job. Would binge in the car and even as I was applying  away! I listened all the way up until my first, my second, and my third interview! I guess I “bossed” them all! I hate to say it, but I am happy to say I have finally graduated from the interview boss podcast. I will be sharing all of the helpful information and tell everyone I know at university that they should listen to you guys too. Truly thank you for all the confidence and motivation throughout my job search!” 

📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 

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