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Interview Boss

Welcome to Interview Boss hosted by sisters Emma and Sarah Smith. This podcast is all about providing advice, inspiration and support for job seekers. Whether you're between jobs, or looking for your dream promotion, we're here to give you the tips, tricks and behind the scenes knowledge you need to be the boss of your career.

We'll dive deep in to all things resume, cover letter, job application, job search strategy, interviews and offer negotiations.

We're going to bring you a mix of advice shows, interviews with influential hiring managers, as well as job seeker stories all to help you during your job hunt.

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S2 · E31
Oct 18, 2022 · 24 min
Bombed your job interview? Here's how you can bounce back
It's happened to all of us. We're on a job interview, things are going well, and then we completely stuff up. Job interviews are a nerve-wracking experience. And when we stuff up in one… it can make us feel deflated, angry with ourselves, or even panicked about the future. In this episode, Sarah and Emma help you reframe to help you realise that stuffing up your job interview is NOT a catastrophe. We talk about how to turn the experience into an opportunity for you to reflect on your interviewing process and ensure you don't make the same mistakes again, and how to forgive yourself and move onwards and upwards! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Tim who inspired this week’s episode. “Hello from Colorado, USA! I'm really enjoying your podcast and the great tips you're giving out like candy. I was wondering if you had any advice on how to learn about what you did wrong in an interview if you bomb one (or as in my case, bomb several)? Or even just some advice on how to bounce back if you interview for a promotion that ultimately goes to someone else in your organization?” 👩‍💻 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💗 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E30
Oct 11, 2022 · 17 min
Overqualified or too senior? Here's what that feedback really means
You've applied for the job, you've done the interview, and then been told that you're "overqualified" or "too senior". The truth is, this feedback can often be misinterpreted. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go over some of the reasons why you might be getting this feedback, what to do if it ever happens to you - plus a few tips on how to improve your chances of getting hired if you DO want a role at that level. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Elizabeth who bought us 3 coffees! “Listened to your pod as I was gearing up to leave my receptionist job and landed a job recruiting participants for clinical studies. I have always loved research and it's so nice to be doing something interesting and meaningful, and with a very cool small company where my creativity is valued, and with the most hardworking yet fun coworkers. I still listen to you of course because the tips are always interesting, I love the banter, and you keep me with it (quiet quitting and other trends haha). Thank you so much, keep up the great work <3” Congratulations and thank you so much Elizabeth 👩‍💻 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💗 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E29
Oct 4, 2022 · 25 min
ANOTHER interview? What to expect in a second (or third) round job interview
So your first interview was a success, and you're invited into a second round. Congratulations! Preparing for a second round interview is a lot like preparing for your first, only this time you've already gotten past the initial hurdle of nailing your resume and getting in the door. What your interview includes will depend a little on who you’re meeting - is it the very same people? Are you meeting a higher up decision maker? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you what you need to do to nail a second round interview… and our advice might sound pretty familiar! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Gates - “Hi Emma & Sarah! 💕I have been listening to you lovely ladies for 2 weeks and combined with your techniques, I have also been working with lots of manifestation tricks and HAD to tell you! About a week ago, one of my former bosses/mentor texted me and said he had a position available. I decided to go with my gut and interview even though I was happy in my current job. At that point, I had been listening to your podcast for 1 week, and this opportunity came to me out of thin air!!! A few days before I had the interview, I was averaging about 4-5 podcast episodes a day. Then the time came, I KILLED the interview with the butt clenching tip, accepted the water, and had all my stories prepped. Two days later (today), the Director reached out to me and offered exactly what I was asking ($25,000) higher than my current wage. I am just so baffled and I couldn’t believe this happened…Thank you so so much - You have a life listener! 💕✨” 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E28
Sep 26, 2022 · 24 min
Job regrets? What to do when your new job sucks
You were SO excited to accept your new job, with your pay rise and new title. So, when you find out a couple of weeks in to your new role that it’s not what you expected, it can be DEVASTATING. In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah, answer a listener who has a situation where she doesn’t like her new job. We'll talk about the value of giving it some time, looking at your original reasons for taking the job in the first place, but if you're just not happy a few months in, it may be time to move on...or is it? 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Emily! She said “Emma and Sarah!! Thank you so much for making your podcast. I’m currently in the process of changing industries and I recently had an interview! I listened to your episode about preparing for interviews three times before I went in for mine. I was a little worried that I would start talking in an Aussie accent during it after listening to so many episodes haha. I’ve currently been emailing with another job that I really want to get, but it kinda makes me wonder, am I doing the emailing right!? Is there an episode about communicating professionally via email and text with job prospects? Thanks again for all the helpful info you guys share. I love it!” 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E27
Sep 20, 2022 · 25 min
Have you got something to hide? Behind the scenes of background checks
A lot of companies run pre employment checks in some way to establish whether or not you are suitable for the position, company and organisation. Let's talk about it. What comes up on background checks? Should you tell a hiring manager or recruiter if you have a criminal record? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma discuss the different kinds of background checks you might encounter, and give you advice on how to approach the conversation if you have something that will show up. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Rainer. She says “Hey guys! I've been manifesting being able to send one of these messages to you since I first heard you do a shout out on the poddy and here we are! I'm a beauty therapist of 10 years and just got a job at a bank as a fraud analyst - totally new field for me but I am confident I got the job because I nailed the interview, all thanks to your podcast! I started listening from the moment i got a phone interview and re-listened to a lot of eps again before my online panel interview. I actually had technical difficulties at the start of the interview and have since found out they were impressed with how calm I managed to stay, that that little mistake and how I handled it could have been a big player in me getting the job! Anyway, thankyou so so much for making such a useful podcast while keeping it fun and easy to listen to. I'll recommend this to everyone I know!” 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E26
Sep 14, 2022 · 21 min
How to ace an interview with a BAD interviewer
They might be super chatty, in a bad mood, or not ask you any proper questions. If you have a bad interviewer it can be easy to feel like you aren’t getting a chance to use all your prep work. If you're faced with a bad interviewer, don't freak out, stay calm and positive, and remember to tell them about yourself. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you how to deal with a bad interviewer and turn the interview around. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Georgia! She said “Hey girls, me again! I've just gone and landed another job at the Sydney Opera House! 😱😱 And now I'll be moving to Sydney (scared but excited!) I'm so glad I could use your poddy again, it's absolutely timeless! Definitely going to shout you both a coffee 😉” 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E25
Sep 6, 2022 · 23 min
Why you might want to reconsider using a Canva resume
Canva is a free to use graphic design tool which has democratised design. They are an incredible Australian tech company, and have won plenty of awards for employee experience. BUT does their design expertise extend to resumes? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk through the pros and cons of using a Canva template for your resume. We talk about what Canva templates do well, and what elements place too much emphasis on aesthetics over function. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Pearl - She said “Hi there ladies! I just wanted to thank you so much for your podcast. I am from NZ and had an interview for teaching on a tropical island. I really wanted the job and the week before I found your podcast on spotify. I listened to all the interview talks and they saved me from anxiety. I especially loved the talk about thinking of your experiences as fairytales made ao much sense. I felt really confident in the interview and had answers for all the questions (also listened to the pre interview talk, so good for the nerves!) I found out yesterday I got the job and they said that I sold them in my interview. So thank you so so much!! Dream job here I come. I will be recommending you to all my fellow kiwis” 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources including our resume template! www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E24
Aug 29, 2022 · 23 min
Perfect the interview scheduling process - and what to do if you can't make it
Scheduling interviews when you’re working full time, or have other responsibilities can be a nightmare. Sometimes you have to get creative - I have interviewed candidates who were in their car using their phone, parked on a busy road! Once you have been flexible and locked in the interview- what happens if you can't make it? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about what NOT to do when scheduling an interview, and how to handle things professionally if something comes up and you can’t make it, including an example email you can send to apologise. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Melissa who said hello from Canada! She said thank you for all the advice and laughs! She has been listening for about a week to prep for a big interview for her dream job. She listened to the "I am the shit!" episode on her way to the interview to get her pumped up, and felt so confident that she left the interview all jazzed up. They contacted her within a few hours with a job offer! Congratulations Melissa 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E23
Aug 22, 2022 · 30 min
What exactly is quiet quitting and is it the right move for your career?
Hustle culture pushes us to go above and beyond in our jobs to be successful and to define ourselves by our jobs. However, there is a generation and movement taking hold that rejects that pressure and the expectation to go ‘above and beyond’. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are taking a look into the viral sensation alternative to quitting - ‘quiet quitting’. We talk about why you might be tempted to quiet quit, some things to consider before you do, and some alternatives to address the underlying causes. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Riley who was moving to a new city for college and was nervous to be interviewing for career level opportunities. She listened to nearly all of our episodes including the pep talk right before she went in. She said our tips and reassurance helped her feel so confident in her interview. Her interview went amazing, they were super impressed and made that really clear before she even left the interview! She got the call the next day with the offer and she was so grateful and excited! She also added “Oh and I took the notebook in!” Congratulations Riley! 🎶 Quiet Quitting Tiktok by @zaidleppelin 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E22
Aug 15, 2022 · 22 min
Negotiate the perfect hybrid work schedule in your new job
Working from home, hybrid and even completely remote work are becoming much more common in a post-covid world, which means YOU are in a better position than ever to set up an arrangement that compliments your lifestyle. However, there is a HUGE spectrum on what ‘flexible work’ means to different employers. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about how you can target your ideal hybrid work arrangement. We talk about how you should approach the conversation at each stage of the process, and point out some traps to look out for! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chenoa. She said thank you for the podcast - she recently lost her job and it initially hit her really hard. She said that listening to us both has given her a sense of direction in a world where there is SO much conflicting information, as well as a good chuckle when she wasn’t in the best of spaces. She has nearly finished listening to every single episode, and has utilised ALL our resources. We can’t wait to hear back from her when she lands that job - it’s only a matter of time with that amazing attitude! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E21
Aug 8, 2022 · 18 min
Are you tempted to give yourself a better job title on your resume?
The job titles you list on your resume matters...a lot - it can be the reason a person picks up your resume and reads on. But what if you could change it? Can you give yourself a sneaky upgrade from "Content Creator" to "Marketing Manager"? In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah explore the reasons you might want to consider changing your job title on your resume, some other ways to achieve the same result, and where to draw the line. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kacie - she listened to our podcast every week for the last 3 months! Her goal was to transition out of higher education and learn more about herself by trying a new role, and she just landed a position at a recruiting agency that she is super excited about! She said if it wasn’t for our podcast she wouldn't have been able to succeed at the interview and negotiating process. Congratulations Kacie! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E20
Aug 1, 2022 · 23 min
Moving to a new city? Here's how to land a great job
Deciding to relocate from one place to another is a big decision. The change can be stressful, especially if you're moving cities, across the country or even internationally. You're starting a brand new adventure, beginning a whole new chapter of your life, and you want to land a great job! In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma chat about how to approach employers when you're relocating, and what employers are really looking for when they see that you're moving. You'll learn a few key tactics that will help you find a job at your dream company, no matter where in the country or world it is located! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Lisa who was leaving one interview after another just feeling like a failure, but she JUST GOT THE CALL! She says what really helped was focusing on creating her stories and taking the time and space to go in to her personal background which she was initially intimidated by. Congratulations Lisa! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E19
Jun 27, 2022 · 9 min
Listen to this RIGHT before your interview
**** DISCLAIMER: This episode WILL NOT help you prepare for your interview (that's what all our other episodes are for). This ep is a pep talk for when you're JUST about to walk in to your interview. And when you're standing in the lobby, it's too late for prep! Instead, check out our last minute interview prep playlist **** It's that time again! You're about to walk into a job interview, and you're feeling the nerves. Don't worry—we've all been there. But we want you to know that you are amazing and you're going to do a great job. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are in your ears as you’re going into your interview RIGHT before you join the meeting or RIGHT before you go up the elevator. We’re you’re besties, and your hype girls here to give you the confidence boost you’re looking for. So put your headphones in, take a deep breath, walk in with your head held high, and go get 'em! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kiara an HR professional and mum of 2 who had her first interview after 4 years. She prepped like a boss and then listened to our podcast in the days leading up to the interview. She walked out of the interview feeling like she smashed it AND they called her the next day to say she got the job! 📄 Need help with your next interview? Check out our Interview Academy course OR book a 1:1 coaching session with Sarah. Work out which is right for you: www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E18
Jun 13, 2022 · 31 min
Reading between the lines of a job ad
PARTICULARLY in a candidate short market, there are plenty of opportunities around. So how do you tell the difference between a great opportunity and something that isn’t the right fit when all you have is the job ad? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma go through how to break down a job ad and read between the lines to work out if it could be the right role for you (even if it’s badly written) 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Andres from Colombia - he applied for a job in an English company, and was super nervous when he was called for his first interview. He said the first one went great after listening to almost all of our episodes. The best part is, he got the job! Congratulations Andres 🎶 Tiktok creator who shares job ad translations - https://www.tiktok.com/@thecorporatemama 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E17
May 30, 2022 · 20 min
Recorded interview? This is what they're looking for
Recorded or ‘one way’ video interviews are EVERYWHERE now and lots of companies use them as a first round of screening. They feel SO awkward, and it’s easy to feel like you’re talking into a vacuum and nobody will ever watch it. In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma give you all the background on recorded video interviews - why do companies use them, what are they looking for AND most importantly our best tips. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Jacqui - I found your podcast a few weeks ago when I was prepping for my very first panel interview ever!! ( and possibly first official interview, I'm 38years old!! Moved a lot with my husbands job and then having children) Such an amazing help ladies and thank you! I got the job!!! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E16
May 16, 2022 · 22 min
How to answer behavioural interview questions
You’ve landed the interview, you’ve nailed your “tell me about yourself” story, and pulled out your best bits, but HOW do you answer those dreaded “tell me about a time when…” questions? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how to structure answers to behavioural interview questions. We role play with mock questions so you guys will get to hear what works well in the answers, how to strengthen them and the common mistakes that come up. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Lily! Lily says she landed her dream job thanks to the podcast! She wanted to change her career from education to become a proofreader. An incredible opportunity came up and after getting through the second round she began to listen to the pod. “It helped me so much and listening to you calmed my nerves up to right before my interview! Thank you for making me laugh and smile while also sharing such incredible knowledge.” Lily got a call back 20 MINUTES after the Interview!! And they even offered her more money than she asked for! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E15
May 2, 2022 · 21 min
The art of the coffee chat
You took our advice, and reached out to someone whose career you want to learn from. You’ve locked in a time and place but HOW do you get the most out of their time? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about the “coffee chat” - how to prepare, set expectations and most importantly what questions you can ask to really walk away with some value - and hopefully a lifelong connection! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Christine! Chrstine interviewed at a company 6 years ago and I wasn’t offered the role… But she used that rejection to motivate me to get more experience and hopefully try again when the time was right. She wanted to thank us for the insight and personal stories you share to help others like me on their professional journey. She shot her shot, crushed the interview, and followed as much of your advice as possible… Today I was offered the role after re-interviewing 6 years later! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E14
Apr 18, 2022 · 18 min
060: How to deal with job interview nerves
You’re in your interview. Your palms are sweaty, knees week, arms are heavy. Your mind is going blank - You’re nervous. In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about advice for how to overcome interview nerves - everything from preparation you can do, to mindset shifts that can be helpful. Everyone is different, but we’re SURE you’ll find one of these tips helpful and practical way to deal with your interview nerves. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Katie. She wrote to us about our tip about figuring out what stories you want the interviewer to walk away with and mapping them to the job description. She said this advice was an absolute game changer. Not only was it a useful and necessary exercise for me to dig deep into her past experience, but it’s an excellent framework for when you get a question from out of left field. She used to freak out if the question wasn’t exactly what she anticipated but now she just takes a breath, chooses a story and goes from there! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E13
Apr 12, 2022 · 19 min
059: Making a career change? Start here
So you want to make a career change? You’ve found your dream job but HOW do you get from where you are now to where you want to end up? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma go through the steps you can take if you’re looking to make a change in your career. We talk about new ways to think about your skills, and how to plan the jobs that will get you to your dream. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Kristin She transitioned from a career in churches - she left that a year ago and was unemployed for a while. She decided she wanted to make a career change into people operations but didn’t know where to start. She listened to the pod, updated her resume with our tips and started applying. When she landed an interview she listened to our episodes on phone screening, asking questions, what to do when you go blank, and even bought a notebook to take into the virtual interview! She just found out she got the job - congratulations! 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au
S2 · E12
Apr 4, 2022 · 13 min
058: Consider this BEFORE you go back to an ex (employer)
Would you go back to an ex? Ex-employer that is! Maybe you left on good terms, and left the door open and now the planets have aligned and you have an opportunity to go back. Should you? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma debate the pros and cons of going back to work for an old employer. We can’t make the decision for you, but we can promise we’ll give you some food for thought and maybe nudge you in the right direction. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Jules from London wrote in to tell us that she has been a stay at home mum for a couple of years and wanted to get back into work. She had a few interviews that didn’t go well and didn’t get offers for jobs she was actually overqualified for! She then landed a great interview, and did some quick research and found us. She listened to 3 of our episodes - went in to the interview with a notebook (which she thinks impressed them), and she was asked straight away to go back for a second interview. She said she felt so much more confident, and wanted to thank us. WELL DONE Jules 📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 💌 Follow us on Instagram 💻 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources www.interviewboss.com.au

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