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208: How to explain why you're taking a step down (convincingly!)
Season 5 Episode 43
Stepping down a level on the career ladder can feel strangely just as intimidating as aiming higher. How do you explain why you want a less senior ro…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
207: Unpacking the dreaded 'weaknesses' question
Season 5 Episode 42
No one likes the “What’s your biggest weakness?” question. It’s awkward, overused, and honestly…a bit lazy. But it still pops up in lots of interview…
10 months ago
206: Should you bring a display folder full of achievements to your job interview?
Season 5 Episode 41
Should you bring a display folder to your job interview, or is that a bit of an overkill?
This week, we're answering a listener question about whether…
10 months, 1 week ago
205: Should I apply if I don't have quite enough experience?
Season 5 Episode 40
When a job ad lists a certain number of years’ experience, there’s no way to know whether it’s a hard and fast rule or just a guide, and that’s exact…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
204: Don't be fooled by the 'casual chat' trap
Season 5 Episode 39
You’ve been invited in for a “casual chat.” No panel, no formal questions, maybe even coffee instead of a meeting room. Sounds chill, right? Not so f…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
203: What it means when a job ad gets reposted after you apply
Season 5 Episode 38
Seeing the job you’ve applied for get re-posted can send you into a full-blown spiral. Does it mean you’re out of the running? That they didn’t like …
10 months, 4 weeks ago
202: When it’s not a match: How to pivot an interview into a coffee chat
Season 5 Episode 37
Sometimes in an interview, it becomes clear there’s a genuine mismatch. Maybe they're after three years of experience in an area you’ve only just bec…
11 months ago
201: Diagnosing & treating 'Interview Mode' Syndrome: from robotic to real
Season 5 Episode 36
There's a mysterious condition sweeping through jobseekers everywhere - and no one's immune.
It's called 'Interview Mode' Syndrome, and it only flares…
11 months, 1 week ago
200: The job interview prep step you're not doing enough of
Season 5 Episode 35
Ever walked out of an interview thinking, “I prepared so much… why didn’t my stories land?” So many people practice their 'best bits' stories to with…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
199: Job offer dilemma - more money or more security?
Season 5 Episode 34
Having two job offers on the table sounds like the dream, but in reality, it can feel like a nightmare decision. Do you take the higher-paying contra…
1 year ago