Episode Details

Jane Ferre is a career coach with over 20 years of experience in senior human resources and talent leadership. Having held leadership roles at organizations including British Airways and Leon Restaurants, she has helped countless professionals build successful careers from both sides of the hiring process.

After experiencing redundancy twice in one year, Jane turned one of life’s biggest setbacks into a new purpose — helping others land their dream role with confidence. Today she equips job seekers with the practical tools and mindsets they need to navigate today’s competitive job market.

In this practical and encouraging conversation, Jane shares:

• What her 20s looked like and how she said yes to opportunities

• Lessons from working at Disneyland Paris and traveling young

• The biggest misconception job seekers have about recruitment

• Why the “scattergun” approach to job applications fails

• How to get clear on the type of role and culture that suits you

• Practical advice for standing out in a competitive market

If you’re in your 20s job hunting, feeling overwhelmed by applications, or unsure how to approach your career, this episode delivers clear, real-world guidance.

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Connect with Jane Ferre

Website: https://www.janeferre.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeferre/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jane Ferre

1:40 - Life in Her 20s & Saying Yes to Opportunities

8:15 - Disneyland Paris & Early Career Adventures

15:30 - Building a 20-Year Career at British Airways

23:10 - Experiencing Redundancy Twice

31:45 - The Biggest Mistake Job Seekers Make

40:20 - Why the Scattergun Approach Fails

48:50 - Getting Clear on Role, Industry & Culture

57:15 - Final Advice for Landing Your Dream Role