By Future Women
Nothing makes a person go weak at the knees quite like a job interview. No matter how experienced or accomplished you are, being quizzed on your suitability for a role, is nerve-wracking.
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
Ask any woman and she’ll tell you about a time when she was too something. At work, women are suffocated by stereotypes about who we should be and how we should behave.
In FW’s new podcast, Too Much, join Helen McCabe as she speaks with high-achieving women who bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths.
Episodes drop weekly.
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Introducing the spiritual sequel to Shortlisted - Mindset. Mindset is a guide to getting out of your own way and a blueprint for professional success.
In this series, neuroscience coach Shelley Laslett will join FW’s Sally Spicer to explore the negative feelings that threaten to hold us back before FW’s Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi share their practical wisdom, moving you just that little bit closer to resilience and fulfilment.
In our first episode Shelley explains the science behind fear, and why our brain treats sitting in the waiting room ahead of a job interview the same as outrunning a bear.
After you're done listening, head over to Apple or Spotify to follow Mindset and listen to the rest of the series. And don't forget to rate and review!
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi fast forward to the end of your job interview. When the hard part is over, you’ve answered all their questions and it’s very nearly time to wrap up, when you’re asked: Do you have any questions for us? Let’s learn how to get the answers to any questions you might have while also taking advantage of this final opportunity to sell yourself.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi are doing a post game analysis. In other words, how to assess the success of the interview and what you should do next. Let’s figure out when, how and if you should get in touch again after your interview.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi prepare you for the questions you can’t really prepare for. From which kitchen utensil best represents your personality to how many tennis balls would fit in a Boeing 747, employers love a curveball question. We’ll explain how to stay calm, understand what the employer is trying to get at and how to reason through a great answer.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will help you plan the best possible answer to another common interview question: Why do you want to work for us? This question is an incredible opportunity to communicate your values and show how they align with your potential new employers’. So, let’s get started.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi teach you how to communicate why you’re transitioning to a new career and how to showcase the transferable skills you possess. Pivot was not just the word du jour of 2020. Let’s learn what it takes to switch industries by harnessing the benefits of what you’ve already learned.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the common interview question: Why did you leave your last job? While we always counsel honesty, this is an occasion where too much information can be a hindrance rather than help your chances of getting the job. Let’s navigate the minefield of having left a previous employer on less than ideal terms.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi teach you how to explain having taken an extended career break, without it hurting your chances of getting the job. We’ve included not only tips but possible scripts, to help get you started and boost your confidence at the same time.
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In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the common interview question: Where do you see yourself in five years? This question is actually employer code for assessing your career ambitions, your expectations for progression and how long you might stay with the organisation. Let’s learn how to answer honestly, while also answering effectively.
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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.