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How to Ace the Interview

  • March 1, 2023March 1, 2023
  • by Claire

Job interviews can certainly be intimidating and nerve-wracking, yet how we use that finite window of time that can really make a huge difference to our careers and sometimes even our lives. 

Whether it’s your dream job at stake or one you’re not so sure about, make no mistake, you owe it to yourself to perform to the best of your ability. And this week’s ‘How To’ episode explains why. 

The people we work with around the world regularly ask us for advice and support going through their interview process. So we decided it’s time to share some of our tried and tested tips and frameworks, as well as share special ‘insider’ contacts and content, with you now as well in this episode.  

Not only will we walk through our key interview tips, you’ll also hear invaluable insider advice from leading Russell Reynolds executive search consultant and Managing Director in Australia, Nick Fletcher. 

Plus we also bring you Caitriona Staunton who’s Improbable’s Director for People Ops, responsible for recruiting hundreds of people a year in the UK. She’s previously headed up recruitment in Asia Pacific at tech unicorn, Atlassian, as well as worked at Google internationally so really knows her stuff. 

You may be surprised by what they both share. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The key pre-work we recommend you do before your interview 
  • What the experts say on how to give yourself an amazing advantage before the interview even starts
  • What internal hiring managers look for during the interview; and 
  • How to manage your nerves and perform at your best once the interview begins.

We all have to do interviews at some point and who knows, something you hear today could make all the difference for your next one! 

If you’d like to hear more from our ‘vault’ on this topic then please let us know on LinkedIn (Claire or Greta) and we’ll think about how to share more content with you. 

Enjoy this ‘How To’ episode. 

 


Useful Link

Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk 

How To Episode

How to Shine on LinkedIn

  • November 16, 2021
  • by Claire

With so much talk about the ‘Great Resignation’ and all the job changes that are occurring as a result, what better time to make sure your LinkedIn profile is working for you? 

In this episode we share some valuable ‘insider’ tips and gain an insight into how recruiters use LinkedIn to find the right people. We’ll also hear from US based Executive Resume writer and expert Donna Svei who will share insights you may be surprised to learn. 

And you’ll glean some valuable tips to ensure that you are doing yourself justice on this all important platform. 

You’ll learn: 

  • How you can optimise your LinkedIn profile
  • What parts of your profile get shared by recruiters with their clients, the hiring managers  
  • And, a simple step you can take that could make a surprising difference.

Here’s to you having an ‘All Star’ profile and shining bright! Enjoy.

 

Useful Links

Executive Resume Writer, Donna Svei’s website

Interview

Greta Thomas – Creating Her Own Path

  • February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
  • by Claire

Hello and welcome to another special episode of the show. 

For those of you listening in the past few weeks, you’ll know that we have finally relented to the many requests over time to share our own stories.

Claire’s been overwhelmed with the responses to her episode that we aired two weeks ago and this week it’s Greta’s turn to be interviewed by Claire! 

Claire loved chatting with Greta about her innovative and fascinating career journey to date. 

Tune in now to hear: 

  • How Greta spent the very first part of her working career as a professional ballet dancer
  • How she hasn’t finished high school and doesn’t have an undergrad degree but managed to get an MBA and work at prestigious management consultancy, McKinsey & Company 
  • How, against all odds, she managed to secure her dream job working for an overseas organisation founded by Bono 
  • And, what she learnt from her time on the executive teams at eBay and Sydney Opera House. 

Without further ado, enjoy this episode with our inventive and strategic co-host, Greta Thomas. 

 

 

Useful Links

Greta on LinkedIn

Greta on Twitter

Don’t Stop Us Now! Website

Full Potential Labs Website

The Lazarus Effect Documentary co-produced by Greta

RED.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Proof Me Mini Episode

Future Proof Me – How to Get the Career…

  • January 26, 2021
  • by Claire

We’re excited to share our first mini episode for 2021!

It’s a topical one for many people, particularly those whose careers may have been affected in some way by COVID in the past year. 

We were blown away by the career story of Dr Emma Camp, a coral scientist, a UN Young Leader and a National Geographic Explorer, amongst numerous other accolades she’s earnt along the way. 

When you look at Emma’s LinkedIn profile now you would think she’s always been seen as a superstar but in fact, this is far from the truth. 

At the very beginning of her career, Emma really struggled to get her foot in the door of any kind of scientific research and she had to get both creative and very resilient to continue her dream of becoming a marine scientist. 

Don’t miss her story of the incredibly creative way she got her foot in the door and hear her advice on going after what you really want in your career. 

Enjoy this mini episode …

 

Useful Links

Link to Emma’s full interview on Don’t Stop Us Now!

Emma’s website

Twitter

LinkedIn

Instagram

UN Young Leaders Website

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