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237: How to Break Into a Highly Competitive Job

What do you do when your dream job rarely comes up...and thousands of other people want it too? From airlines and emergency services to government graduate programs, int

236: How to interview for the job you're already doing!

Have you ever been asked to reapply and interview for a job you're already doing? It can feel strange, and a little unfair, to prove you can do a job you've already been

235: Should you “link it back” to the job in your interview answers?

Have you ever been told to “link it back” to the job at the end of your interview answers? You know the kind of thing: you finish your example and then tack on a little s

234: When your industry doesn’t really “do” interviews

Does your industry treat the hiring process like the Wild West? Maybe resumes are optional, cover letters are unheard of and the “interview” is really just a chat with th

233: Can't Start a New Job Right Away? Here's What to Say

"When can you start?" is a simple interview question...but what if the honest answer is "It depends." In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma unpack how to have this conv

232: Help! Someone From My Current Job Is On My Interview Panel!

POV: You finally land a job interview...then discover someone from your current workplace is sitting on the interview panel. 😳 What do you do? In this week's episode, Sa

231: The Best Resume Format for Temp and Short-Term Contract Work

Temping and contract work can be an incredible way to build experience. BUT when your resume is full of short-term roles, how do you keep it clear and easy to follow? In

230: Are you missing out on opportunities by not following up?

Waiting to hear back after a job interview is one of the most agonising parts of the job search. So when TikTok tells you there's one more thing you should be doing to i

229: You've done your time in the grad job post uni. Where to next?!

We often talk about how tricky it is to land that first job after graduating from uni. But what about your SECOND job after uni? Early in your career, every move can feel

228: FYI: The Interview Starts Long Before the First Question!

Think the interview starts with the first question? Think again. From the moment you answer the phone, walk through reception, or meet the person collecting you from the

227: The Skill No One Teaches You: Job Ad Literacy

Ever read a job ad and thought "what does this role actually involve?" Job ads can be surprisingly hard to interpret! Some oversell the role, while many leave out the de

226: Considering moving for a Job? How to Ask for Relocation Assistance

Would you uproot your entire life for a job? From dream roles in new cities, to promotions in different states, relocating for work can open huge career opportunities.

225: The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Researching Companies

Researching the company before an interview sounds simple…but most candidates are either doing too little, way too much, or struggling to explain what they actually found

224: Screen Sharing During Remote Interviews: The New Live Task Trend

Being asked to share your screen on a meeting is stressful enough…let alone in an interview. One of our listeners was told she’d need to complete a series of live tasks

223: The Disclosure Dilemma: Neurodivergence in the Workplace

In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma tackle the disclosure conundrum, after hearing from listeners navigating neurodivergence diagnoses, workplace stigma and the fear o

222: 6 things we think our listeners need to hear right now!

In this lighter, more off-the-cuff episode, Sarah and Emma each bring three things they think you need to hear right now…no prep, just vibes. Some are the reminders you d

221: The Counter Offer Trap: Should You Stay or Go?

Ever handed in your notice…only to suddenly become very valuable? After years of being overlooked for a raise, support, or promotion, one listener finally quit, only to

220: Neurodivergence in the Job Search: Practical Tips and Accommodations - Part 2

Job searching can feel 10x harder when the process isn’t built for how your brain works. In Part 2 of our neurodivergence series, Sarah and Emma dive into the real chall

219: To Give or Not to Give: The Post-Exit Feedback Dilemma

Leaving a job can be messy. Sometimes it’s straightforward…and sometimes it comes with a nagging voice in the back of your head asking: should I finally speak my mind? I

218: How to Impress in an Internship (and Get Hired After)

Starting your first internship can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time in a corporate environment. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma break down ex