Interview Boss

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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. Hit subscribe, and get ready to be the BOSS of your career.

  1. 2 days ago

    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 the boss. Just because it’s “just a chat” doesn’t mean a little preparation won’t help. Putting more thought into your resume, bringing a few stories to mind, preparing some questions or writing a genuinely personalised cover letter can help you communicate what you have to offer—without suddenly becoming stiff or overly corporate. And when nobody else is doing those things, that small amount of effort can become a HUGE advantage. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about “interview culture” and how to match the vibe of your industry while quietly raising your own standard. If this episode doesn’t sound like it applies to you, send it to the person in your life who insists they don’t need interview advice because their industry is “different.” We know they think they don’t need us. That’s okay. We’re still right. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Victoria “Emma and Sarah, you both are stars! I'm so grateful to have found Interview Boss as you've completely changed my job search mindset. I was looking for a new role after a layoff while on maternity leave (ouch!), and I was in such a negative headspace going in. I'd been casually looking for over a year in fear of a future layoff and not having success so the negativity spiral was very real. After listening (and re-listening) to your episodes over two months, I was a changed woman. I navigated 2.5 months of intense job hunting, 60+ applications, 20+ interviews, and 3 job tasks with you by my side. My husband joked that our newborn was going to have an Aussie accent after listening to so many hours of you two! I'm so happy to have landed a new role where there were all green flags during the interview process. You helped me SO much to bounce back from the jobs I didn't land (I won't call them rejections!), and I know that positivity helped me to land the right role. Thank you, and (if you read this on air), job seekers listening, keep your head up! You will persevere!” 🎥 Check out our free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  2. 23 Jul

    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 conversation when factors like childcare, relocation or other commitments mean you can't give a straightforward date. Being upfront can feel risky, but it's often the best approach. We'll share how to set realistic expectations, explain your situation professionally, and give employers a timeframe they can actually work with. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chris C who bought us 4 coffees! “Thank you so much for your help prepping for my interview! I landed a dream job as an instructional designer for a construction company, but it came out of nowhere and I had little time to prep. In one of your episodes you gave some great advice on how to politely and respectfully lead an interview if the interviewer doesn’t ask many questions. That’s exactly the curveball I was given, but I was able to steer the conversation toward my STAR responses and knocked it out of the park.“ 🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  3. 16 Jul

    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, Sarah and Emma unpack a listener's real-life government job interview dilemma, including whether to tell your boss you're job hunting, how to handle a familiar face on the panel, and why the best advice doesn't always come from the internet. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Eibhan! “Hi Sarah and Emma! I am about to finish my final year of university and the graduate job market over here is super competitive. I could spend hours talking about the amount of jobs I have applied for and not heard back from or applied and things didn’t work out, but I finally found my dream role. It’s essentially a tech consultant role, which combines my two greatest interests (coding and working with people). Once I realised I actually had a shot even after seeing that this job was super competitive, I was recommended your podcast by my brother (shoutout to you Joey love you). Listening to your podcast I felt like one of the girls despite being a tall large man. Anyway, in short, I grew so much in confidence and built trust in myself, came into the interview in the right way. I can’t cover the amount of tips that helped me, but my favourite was from the episode about using your notebook. The final interview went really great and I came out of it feeling like I smashed it. The interesting thing is that about two weeks later I got an email saying they have an update they would love to share with me. My heart dropped when they then told me I was a ‘perfect silver medalist’. They went with another candidate but essentially proposed something else for me. They really loved who I was and my story and decided to kind of create a new role for me which is pretty much identical to the one I applied for but with a higher salary!! Thank you guys so much for everything you do and I cannot recommend this podcast enough for just clarity, confidence and the perfect boost you need to use when going into an interview. Thanks again!" 🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  4. 8 Jul

    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 this week's episode, Sarah and Emma share different strategies you can use to structure a resume with lots of contract gigs. Remember, there isn't just one way to structure a CV! It's about choosing the format that best explains your experience. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Hannah from the US who bought us 15 coffees! “I started listening in 2022 and secured my first internal job transfer to a different department. Fast forward to now, we have always wanted to relocate out of state and decided 2026 was the year. I applied for a job back in April (it’s now the end of June) and didn’t expect to hear much as it was kind of a stretch goal, in a different state, and a different industry than I currently work. The position had been open for several months because it was a new team they were building and wanted the ‘right candidate’ which was intimidating because I had to be the best of the best, not just the best candidate they were interviewing. After 3 weeks of nothing, I got a phone screening and had about a week to prepare. Through each stage of the process, I listened to tons of your episodes on phone screenings, perfecting my 'tell me about yourself' answer, pep talks when waiting, how to talk about relocation, how to prep for multiple interview rounds, panel interviews, negotiating start date, and the importance of research. I'm proud to say that after a 2.5-month, lengthy, intense job interview process, I received an offer at the very top of the salary range and was able to negotiate my start date to fit the move and a small break. THANK YOU, INTERVIEW BOSS!” 🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  5. 1 Jul

    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 increase your chances, it's hard not to wonder...am I missing out? In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma unpack the growing trend of "value-add" interview follow-ups, where candidates are told to send articles, ideas or extra information to prove they're the best person for the job. Does it actually work, or is it just creating unnecessary stress for job seekers? If you've ever worried there are secret interview rules everyone else knows except you, this episode is for you. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Gillian! "Hello my Aussie Queens! I am so incredibly grateful that I found you when I did. 'Tell me about yourself,' you say? Well, sure! After nearly six years in my current role, I finally realized that the paycheck wasn't worth the terrible culture. I decided it was time to seriously look for something new, and holy crap...things have changed! After four months, more than 100 applications, and over 20 interviews, I am thrilled to say that I start my new position in just over a week. Listening to your podcast throughout this process has been absolutely crucial to my growth and confidence. I took the water, and I never once had to clench my butt cheeks because I felt prepared. I knew exactly what I wanted to share about myself, what my 'best bits' were, and was able to let my genuine self shine through. There were moments when I was certain an offer was coming...and it didn't. There were other times when I knew they were just keeping me 'warm,' only to receive another rejection letter. And then another. And another. Your honesty about how brutal this process can be on your mindset was such a gift. The laughter, the reality checks, and the constant reminders that rejection isn't a reflection of your worth carried me through so many moments when I questioned myself, my value, and my decisions. I am beyond excited to join my new team. I know I have so much to offer, and they were able to see that because of the confidence and tools I gained from you both. Also, I was able to negotiate my salary and won't be losing any pay! Also, can we please give a massive shout-out to the recruiters who genuinely care? The ones who communicate, support candidates, and treat people like humans. There were several times during this process when I didn't even want the job anymore because of how poorly the recruiter handled the initial phone screen. To all the good humans doing recruiting the right way, thank you. Sending a huge thank you from Boise, Idaho, USA. Sarah and Emma, thank you for all the support, encouragement, laughs, and wisdom you share with so many people navigating one of the most vulnerable experiences of their careers. My heart is full. Cheers, Gillian." 🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  6. 17 Jun

    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 so critical. It can also feel like a funny middle ground - you’re not yet experienced, but also not a grad anymore - can you even mention things you did during your degree anymore!? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma answer a question from a listener Jeff who is thinking about his future, and give him some practical tips and that special flavour of Interview Boss wisdom. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Katie who bought us 5 coffees! “I've owed you these coffees for a while! Two years ago I found your podcast while applying for a role which was similar to my existing job (comms), but in a field that I wanted to move into (policy). It completely changed how I approach the job application process. Your episodes on crafting your career story, tips on the 'casual chat', and your mindset episodes for before and after an interview were so helpful. I was offered the role and accepted it, hoping that it might be a doorway to a career pivot. Two years on and a policy role finally came up internally, working in an area I'm passionate about and in the team I want to work in. I put my hand up, and listened to your episodes about internal interviews, which helped me to just accept that it was going to be a bit awkward! This meant I could get out of my head and just focus on demonstrating my transferable skills, and owning what I'd achieved despite some of this being shared wins. I was offered the role and will start in a few weeks! I tell everyone who's job hunting about this podcast, thanks for all the work you put into it ” 🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  7. 14 Jun

    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 lobby, employers are already forming an impression. In this episode, Sarah and Emma unpack the overlooked moments that can make or break your chances, including how you treat support staff, common mistakes candidates make before and after the formal interview, and why some hiring decisions are influenced long before anyone sits down at the table. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Elen who bought us a coffee! “Hi Emma and Sarah! THANK YOU for creating the Interview Boss podcast and helping all of us reach our career goals. And a shout out to my sister Freya too for putting me on to you guys! I am a medical doctor in the UK. You rightly acknowledge that things are a little different interview-wise for this kind of job compared to other fields, but I want you to know that I found the Interview Boss podcast so helpful in the run-up to an important interview I had. In particular the episodes on 'best bits,' on thinking really deeply about the scenarios you choose to prepare as answers, and the episode for immediately post-interview. I got written feedback on my interview. I made sure I got in my 'best bits', and they landed with the interviewers and made the impression I was hoping they would, because they relayed my 'best bits' back to me in my (amazing!!) feedback. Reading the feedback makes me feel very proud, and what's more, I got offered the job: a training post as an anesthetist! Thank you very much for your insight and guidance, it's empowering and it works. I will be coming back to Interview Boss again and recommending it to people in my life. Love from the UK, Elen.” 🎥 Check out our free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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

  8. 3 Jun

    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 details you really want to know. In this episode, Sarah and Emma explain how to get better at understanding the true seniority, scope and reality of a role, even when it's unfamiliar. We share a simple way to build this skill faster, by tapping into the people around you and learning from ads for jobs you already understand. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Mel who bought us 3 coffees! “Hi! First and foremost, I appreciate so much what you both have put together for the world to learn, grow, and reference. So far, the episodes I have listened to have been very informative and entertaining. Thank you for putting the added time and effort into the rest of the world! My question is, how do I put into words 'this position is very undervalued?' I want to apply but I feel like it's at minimum $30k off the mark. Is it worth going through with an interview to then attempt a high ball negotiation? It feels like when you’re house shopping and it's $100k overpriced so you put in an offer way the hell below. But then how do you know if you don't try? Just looking for insight from the pros.” 🎥 Check out our free training - Top Interview Tips https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips 🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy ☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here: www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss ☎️ 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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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. Hit subscribe, and get ready to be the BOSS of your career.

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  • Creator
    Interview Boss
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    235
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    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Interview Boss
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