Career Cravings

Irina Posan - Career Coach
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Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success. I’m Irina Posan, a career coach, HR expert, and former corporate leader who knows exactly what it takes to stand out, get hired, and thrive. Having designed hiring systems and led recruitment teams, I’ve seen what separates the “good” candidates from the ones who get the offer—and now I’m sharing it all with you. Each week, I’ll give you actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help you build the career (and life) you’re craving. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, navigating a pivot, or ready for your dream role, this is your guide to making it happen. ✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    63: Secrets of the Career Game and How to Get Promoted Faster with Kendall Berg

    👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers. Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop I used to think promotions were all about hard work until I realized there’s a whole career game happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I sit down with a former finance executive turned viral career coach to break down what actually gets you promoted and why so many high performers stay stuck, even when they’re doing everything “right.” She went from 5+ years with no movement to earning five promotions in six years and she’s sharing exactly what changed. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, undervalued, or unsure how to move up, this conversation will shift the way you see your career. ✔️ Why your career isn’t a ladder and how to make strategic moves that lead to real growth ✔️ What’s really happening in promotion rooms and performance reviews ✔️ Why being visible in the right rooms matters more than being the best ✔️ How to build a personal brand that gets you noticed and advocated for ✔️ What to say when you're asked to take on “stretch” work without doing more for free Listen now to learn how to play the game and win without burning out or compromising who you are. Connect with Kendall Berg:  I’m Kendall Berg—an internationally published author, TEDx speaker, and career coach who has helped thousands of professionals worldwide get promoted, strengthen their leadership presence, and confidently navigate corporate politics. My own career transformation—from being stuck at the manager level for 5+ years to earning 5 promotions in 6 years—ignited my passion for helping others accelerate their success. This year, I released my book Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Strategies to Get Ahead in Your Career, which pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to advance—beyond technical skills. The book and my TEDx talk both highlight the often-overlooked “soft skill advantage” that separates those who stay stagnant from those who soar. Website: https://thatcareercoach.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcareercoach_/  Ready to Land Your Dream Job? https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Let’s connect 📩 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    47 min

  2. 2 FEB

    62: Stop Employers From Saying “We look Went With a More Qualified Candidate”

    👇 Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan Ever left an interview feeling confident… only to get the same rejection? “We went with a more qualified candidate.” If they called you, you are qualified. But the reason you’re not landing offers might be your blind spot the one thing you're most nervous they’ll ask about. In this episode, I’m teaching you my Blind Spot Method the exact process I use with clients to turn interview fears into strategic, confident responses that change the outcome. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to identify your blind spot and why it’s not a red flag—yet ✔️ The “question behind the question” that hiring managers are really asking ✔️ What to say about resume gaps, education, or missing experience ✔️ Why interviews aren’t about perfection they’re about positioning ✔️ Real client examples that turned “no” into job offers 🎧 If you’re landing interviews but not getting hired, this shift will change everything. Let’s connect 📩 Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Work with Me – https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

    32 min

  3. 30 JAN

    61: Interview Like a Leader and Land the Role You Actually Want

    👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2, 2026👇  https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    I could see the writing on the wall and that moment changed everything. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my client Rachel, a senior HR professional who proactively made her next move before a company buyout could impact her role. After 8 years at the same company, she was facing the job market with outdated tools and a serious confidence block. What changed? She stopped downplaying her experience and learned how to speak like the Director she already was. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to spot early warning signs before layoffs hit ✔️ Why confidence not experience is what actually wins interviews ✔️ The resume and pitch shift that helped her show up as a leader ✔️ How she went from stumbling in interviews to confidently speaking with CEOs and CFOs ✔️ Why giving yourself credit isn’t bragging it’s necessary If you’ve ever walked into an interview knowing you're qualified but still holding back, this episode will show you what’s possible when you stop settling and start owning your value. 🎧 Press play now and learn how to interview like a leader before you get the title.Let’s connect 📩 Links Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    28 min

  4. 29 JAN

    60: The Secrets of landing 3 job offers in 1 month

    👇Now enrolling HR STAR 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    What really changes when you go from being overlooked to in demand? After 8 years in HR and completing his MBA, Aaron felt stuck. He wasn’t getting interviews, and he was questioning if the pivot he wanted was even possible. Within weeks of shifting his strategy and rebuilding his confidence, he was interviewing daily  and ultimately landed three job offers at once. In this episode, we walk through exactly what changed in Aaron’s approach, pitch, and mindset and how you can apply the same clarity to your next career move. You’ll learn: ✔️ How to break out of burnout and pivot into a more strategic career path ✔️ Why your pitch matters more than your years of experience ✔️ The job search strategy that took him from silence to nonstop interviews ✔️ The confidence shift that happened before any external validation ✔️ How he evaluated multiple offers and chose the right fit ✔️ Why transparency with recruiters can actually speed up offers Aaron’s story is a reminder that you’re closer than you think and when your message and mindset are aligned, everything changes. Aaron’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhabete/  Links Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

    33 min

  5. 26 JAN

    59. What to Do When You Don’t Meet All the Requirements

    👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    What if you could land the role before you’ve ever held the title? In this episode, we walk through the exact pivot strategy that helped a job seeker go from overlooked to offer in hand with just one interview. You’ll hear how “acting as if” changed everything in her job search, and how she rewired her confidence and story to land an HRBP role without traditional experience. We break down: Why “tailoring your resume to every job” keeps you stuck (and what to do instead) How to translate non-traditional experience into language that lands A mindset exercise that shifts your energy before the interview Why acting as if you already have the job gets better results than “hoping you’re enough” How to respond to gaps, pivot questions, and experience you don’t have with clarity and confidence Let’s connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website: https://www.irinaposan.com

    44 min

  6. 22 JAN

    58. How She Got Hired 10 Days After Rewriting Her Resume

    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining  Now enrolling HR STAR: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan    I still remember the moment Sandali told me she got the offer. After four months of silence, rejection, and second-guessing herself, she went from mass applying with no traction to choosing between multiple interviews and landing her dream role. In this episode, Sandali shares her full job search journey after immigrating to Canada, what finally shifted when nothing else was working, and how she rebuilt her confidence, clarity, and value in a brand-new market. If you're stuck in the job search cycle, unsure how to stand out, or wondering whether investing in yourself is worth it this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What actually changes when you stop mass applying and start positioning yourself strategically ✔️ How a resume transformation triggered callbacks in less than three days ✔️ Why mindset and self-belief directly impact interview outcomes and offers ✔️ How having multiple options gave her the confidence to walk away from misaligned roles ✔️ What it really takes to stay resilient through rejection and keep moving forward Sandali went from zero interviews to being in final rounds with 15 companies, turning down offers that didn’t align and landing a role that checks every box. Her story is proof: when you shift your strategy and start owning your value, everything changes. 🎧 Listen now and see what’s possible when you stop settling. Mentioned and helpful links Free training for HR professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass Free training for all corporate professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar Work with me: https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website: http://www.irinaposan.com

    46 min

  7. 20 JAN

    57. From Layoff to 3 Job Offers: How She Beat Imposter Syndrome

    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining  A layoff can shake your confidence but it doesn’t have to define your career. In this powerful episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with HR leader Candace Jarvis to unpack her journey from an unexpected layoff, through months of self‑doubt and imposter syndrome, to receiving three job offers at once including a surprise promotion to Director of HR. Candace’s story is honest, vulnerable, and incredibly relatable for anyone who has wrestled with confidence, identity, and navigating a job search in today’s market. We dive into the mindset shifts that mattered, the strategic interview changes that made the difference, and how she ultimately knew which offer was the right one not just any offer. Whether you’re recalibrating after a layoff or second‑guessing your worth, this episode will remind you that your experience is never lost and your next chapter can be bigger than you ever imagined. What You’ll Learn ✔️ How Candace navigated the emotional and identity impact of her layoff ✔️ The moment she recognized her imposter syndrome for what it was ✔️ Why refining her intro pitch changed every interview she walked into ✔️ How multiple interviews turned into three job offers simultaneously ✔️ What helped her confidently choose the right role for her next chapter ✔️ How transferring HR expertise across industries can be a strategic advantage ✔️ The value of patience, community, and self‑kindness during a long search 🎧 Press play to hear a deeply human story about resilience, confidence, and creating a career that finally fits. Mentioned and helpful links Free live masterclass for HR professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass Free training for all corporate professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar Work with me: https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website: http://www.irinaposan.com

    55 min

  8. 13 JAN

    56. Top Interview Questions to Ask (At Every Stage) to Get Hired

    👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining  Most candidates obsess over giving the “perfect” answers in interviews. But the truth? It’s the questions you ask that make you unforgettable. In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact questions to ask at every interview stage from recruiter screens to final round decision-makers so you can stand out, show up powerfully, and finally land the role you deserve. Whether you’ve frozen during the “Do you have any questions for us?” moment or you’ve been winging it with generic culture questions, this is your cheat code for strategic, aligned, and high-impact conversations that convert. You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why your questions reveal more about you than your answers ✔️ The 3 key stages of the interview process and what each one is really testing ✔️ The best questions to ask recruiters so you get insider prep for the next round ✔️ How to uncover hiring manager pain points and speak directly to them ✔️ Strategic questions to ask senior leaders (that show you think like a partner) ✔️ What questions to avoid early on so you don’t self-sabotage ✔️ The mindset shift that turns interviews into two-way conversations If you’ve ever left an interview thinking “I could’ve asked that better,” this episode will reframe how you approach the entire process. 🎧 Press play now, grab a notebook, and get ready to ask smarter questions and get better offers. Mentioned and helpful links Free training for HR professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass Free training for all corporate professionals: https://www.irinaposan.com/get-hired-fast-webinar Work with me: https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/ Website: http://www.irinaposan.com

    28 min
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Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success. I’m Irina Posan, a career coach, HR expert, and former corporate leader who knows exactly what it takes to stand out, get hired, and thrive. Having designed hiring systems and led recruitment teams, I’ve seen what separates the “good” candidates from the ones who get the offer—and now I’m sharing it all with you. Each week, I’ll give you actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help you build the career (and life) you’re craving. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, navigating a pivot, or ready for your dream role, this is your guide to making it happen. ✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!

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  • Creator
    Irina Posan - Career Coach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Career Cravings
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    Career Cravings