Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers

I passionately recommend this podcast. Every episode contains a couple of nuggets of gold. In particular, episodes describing specifically how to answer interview questions by putting the employer’s needs at the center of the answer were immensely useful. I listened over and over, and crafted my answers for subsequent interviews based on absorbing the examples in Matthew’s podcasts. Not only did I land the job I was seeking, but I travelled pretty far down the path on two other opportunities. This information is so useful that I will continue to listen to the podcast, even though I’m no longer in between jobs. Thanks Matthew!

I started listening to this last night and ended up going through five or six episodes in a row. There’s genuinely useful guidance here for people at every stage of their career. For those just starting out, there are practical, precise tips on everything from showing up on time for in-person interviews to avoiding the unexpected issues that can derail video interviews. For people farther along in their careers, there’s an incredible interview with a career coach who works with billionaires and CEOs, along with interview guidance that’s simple but surprisingly overlooked, things like body language, communication style, and a strategic approach to the interview process that I honestly had never considered before. Highly recommend listening if you’re navigating a job search, career transition, or just trying to improve professionally.

Not only is this podcast phenomenal for job seekers, it’s great for any business minded individual. Do yourself a favor, listen to it, take notes, and follow the advice. I’ve noticed myself shifting the way I think about daily work, plus it’s made me pause and ponder how and why I am applying for the next career pivot for myself. While the short episodes are good, my favorites are the guests for many perspectives on hiring. I have been sharing this podcast with all my coworkers and friends who are looking as the BEST podcast to help.

I returned to Matthew’s podcast today at exactly the right time. I’m currently in transition, and like most people in that position, it’s easy to spend every waking hour focused on your own next step. What I was reminded of is that sometimes the fastest way to refill your own tank is to turn your attention outward. Listening to Matthew, and hearing his continued investment in people who are navigating change, gave me more than I expected. It gave me perspective, encouragement, and the lift I needed to get through the rest of the day. I’m grateful he keeps showing up and putting this into the world.