Feeling the pressure to walk the tightrope between life and work? Find your way in your career and life by building your personal brand and staying authentic to your passions. Vy Pham from Zurich Financial Services Australia answers your questions on finding a job you actually enjoy. Listen now, check out our notes and find your balance!

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Do you get awkward speaking to your client or manager? Your approach to the conversation could be all wrong... Mark Akeroyd, Head of Advice, Delivery, Strategy and Innovation at Lumiant knows the feeling. He has 10+ years of experience with conversations to just about everyone and shares his tips on how to communicate effectively. Listen now, see our notes and converse with confidence!

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Not sure how and when to make the move up from an entry level position? The way you make yourself heard in the workplace and in your network is essential in taking a leap in your career. Sosha Jay from Australian Financial Planning Group chats with us and answers questions about her journey from university to her career. Listen now, see our notes and take that leap!

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Executive of Sales and Distribution at Futurity Investment Group shares his journey of working overseas. Listen now, see our notes and expand your horizons!

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Feeling a bit awkward and shy when expanding your network? Skip the generic LinkedIn cold messaging and stand out from the crowd with tips from Striver's Partnerships and Growth Lead, Scott Bunny. Listen now, see our notes and grow your network!

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Are you hearing they've chosen someone else for the role? Your nerves during the interview might be stopping you from shining. Alisdair Barr, the CEO of Striver knows all the tips and tricks to nailing the interviewing and being easily liked. Listen now, check out the notes and get that congratulations phone call!

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Are you coming last in the race for a role? Your resume could be the pivotal reason why you're not the top pick from the talent pool. Whitney Wilson, National recruiter at Striver reviews 100s of resumes per month and shares her do's and don'ts to get your resume to the top of the pile while answering your 'silly' questions. Listen now, see our notes and take 1st place!

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As a student, graduate or career-changer, you probably want to know how to make the best next career move. The problem is who should you ask for advice? Or how do you ask your questions without sounding 'silly'? This can be frustrating and it can often make you alone on your career journey or lost on your next step.

In the 'Is this a silly question?' podcast, we ask your career-related questions (that seem too silly to ask) to experts in field to gain a better perspective on the topic and get you ahead in your career.