Work Hotline with Sho Dewan

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I'm Sho Dewan! Your work (and life!) hype man. We spend 90,000 hours working in our lifetime, way too long to be stuck in a career you hate! Most experts say to play it safe. I say: EFF THAT. On The Work Hotline with Sho Dewan, I'll help you lean into work you actually like, go for paths that scare you, and use your natural talents. Let’s get you Working Happier! Hit follow, leave a review, and let’s get you HIRED & PAID in a career you LOVE! ↪ Need Advice? Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA ↪ Grab our FREE Resources here: stan.store/workhap

  1. AI Isn’t Taking Your Job… But It Is Changing It | How To Outsmart The AI Job Market

    3d ago

    AI Isn’t Taking Your Job… But It Is Changing It | How To Outsmart The AI Job Market

    AI isn’t just changing jobs… it’s changing the entire way we work. In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your Work Hype Man, ex-recruiter, and founder of @workhap) breaks down the REAL impact AI is having on careers in 2026 and why so many people feel anxious about the future of work right now. The question isn’t “Will AI take my job?” It’s: “What happens when my job changes faster than I can adapt?” If you’ve been anxious about AI, scared of falling behind, or wondering if you’ll still matter in the future of work… this episode is for you. Timestamps: Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhapPre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min
  2. Stop Looking For A New Job And Do This | Top Career Advice

    May 21

    Stop Looking For A New Job And Do This | Top Career Advice

    What if the best career opportunity you have right now is already inside the company you’re at? In this episode, Sho Dewan breaks down why internal mobility is the most underrated career move of 2026 — and how to actually pull it off without blowing up your current situation. Subscribe to Workhap: www.youtube.com/workhap Pre-order Sho’s Get Hired book: www.workhap.com/book If you’ve been thinking about a career change but the external market feels like a wall, this one’s for you. Timestamps: 0:00: Current State of The Job Market 1:15: Personal Update 2:30: Why Making An Internal Move Is The Right Move 8:41: Call #1 - Boredom A Good Reason To Leave? 11:26: Call #2 - No Internal Mobility 14:37: Call #3 - Teacher Pivoting To Corporate 17:51: Closing Remarks Want to be featured in our next episode? Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888 9178 or email here: podcast@workhap.com Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
  3. Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews in 2026 (Recruiter POV)

    May 14

    Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews in 2026 (Recruiter POV)

    What if the reason you’re not getting interviews isn’t your resume—it’s the math? In 2026, with 1,000+ applicants per role, recruiters have changed how they find talent. In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (ex-recruiter and founder of @workhap) breaks down the "hidden" hiring reality of 2026 and how to stand out when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode: 0:00 - The brutal reality of the 2026 job search 0:59 - Why Sho left recruiting to become your "Work Hype Man" 2:24 - Inside the mind of a 2026 Hiring Manager 4:23 - Call #1: "I've sent 80 applications and haven't heard a word." 6:20 - Call #2: How to get promoted when you feel invisible. Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. RESOURCES: 📘 Pre-order Sho’s "Get Hired" book: workhap.com/book ✨ Join the Workhap community:youtube.com/workhap WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? 🎙️ Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888-9178 📧 Email us: podcast@workhap.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min
  4. Stuck In A Bad Job? Watch This | The Work Hotline with Sho Dewan

    May 7

    Stuck In A Bad Job? Watch This | The Work Hotline with Sho Dewan

    Right now, millions of people are asking the same question… Should I quit my job? Maybe you feel the Sunday Scaries. Maybe you're burned out. Maybe you got a better offer. Maybe you just feel stuck. In this first episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (your work hype man, ex-recruiter, and founder of @workhap) breaks down how to know if it's actually the right time to quit in today's job market and what to do next! Because quitting in 2026 is not the same decision it was a few years ago. The job market changed. Leverage changed. And the smartest career moves today look different. Want to leave a voice note to Sho? Send your career story here: 📩 podcast@workhap.com Your question might be featured in a future episode. Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min
  5. Are you getting paid enough for your job? | 5 Things I Learned From Chris Voss

    Apr 10

    Are you getting paid enough for your job? | 5 Things I Learned From Chris Voss

    Learned a lot after reading Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, one of the most practical books on negotiation written by a former FBI hostage negotiator. This may not be a hostage situation but these are real tactics you can use in salary negotiations, job offers, promotions, and everyday career conversations.From tactical empathy to the exact questions that make people say yes, this episode answers one big question:👉 How do you get paid more without asking too much?If you want to get paid more, negotiate better offers, or simply communicate with more confidence, this video is for you.0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Why should you negotiate1:58 - Tactic #13:39 - Tactic #24:50 - Tactic #36:43 - Tactic #49:15 - Tactic #511:57 - ClosingIf you're job hunting, negotiating, or making a big move—this is for you! Hit play and Let's get you HIRED & PAID!✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA✉️ Want to connect and ask questions? Join our FREE Workhap Community:https://community.workhap.com/free 📩 STAY UPDATED with our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates:https://workhap.com/newsletter 🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search & Career Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies 🔗 Let's Connect!⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/workhap/⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/workhapofficial/⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shodewan/TikTok⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@workhap?lang=enPodcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/workhapPinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/workhap/⁠Website: https://workhap.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  6. Why You’re Not Hearing Back After An Interview (And It’s Not Just You)

    09/19/2025

    Why You’re Not Hearing Back After An Interview (And It’s Not Just You)

    You’re sending out applications, prepping for interviews, doing everything right…And yet , you're getting ghosted, roles are put on hold, or the job vanishes after five interviews.It makes you wonder: "Why can nobody find a job right now? Is the job market broken?" In this episode of the Work Happier Podcast, Sho breaks down 5 of the WORST job search experiences we all face from ghost jobs and cancelled roles to ATS black holes and interview ghosting.📉 We’ll talk about:(0:00)✔️ Introduction(0:38)✔️ What you need to know(1:22)✔️ The ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and resume myths(3:41)✔️ “The role is on hold” or is it a lie?(5:29)✔️ What to do when you get ghosted after interviews(7:52)✔️ Why jobs get cancelled mid-process(9:40)✔️ How to deal with job search burnout(11:26)✔️Recap: Is the hiring process really broken?(13:18)✔️ Outro📉 Spoiler: It’s not the job market that’s broken… it’s the hiring process.But you? You’re not broken. You’re navigating a system that was never built with transparency in mind.You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  7. Don’t Say THIS in a Job Interview (Real Scripts Inside)

    09/11/2025

    Don’t Say THIS in a Job Interview (Real Scripts Inside)

    Saying the wrong thing in an interview could cost you the offer, even if you're qualified.In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 tricky job interview moments that catch candidates off guard:(0:00)✔️Intro: Why salary questions in interviews are tricky(0:26)✔️ How to answer when they ask about your previous salary(0:54)✔️ Why do recruiters ask about your previous salary?(2:15)✔️ Should I lie about my current or past salary in an interview?(7:06)✔️ What to say if you’re currently unemployed (without lying)(9:25)✔️ Why recruiters are asking about Career gaps?(10:04)✔️ How to respond when they ask: “Did someone refer you here?”(12:14)✔️ Recap(13:56)✔️ ConclusionThis is the guide you wish you had sooner, and I want you to go into that interview with confidence.Watch now to avoid the interview mistakes that silently kill your chances. ✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  8. How to Deal with Difficult Co-Workers (Without Losing Your Mind)

    07/31/2025

    How to Deal with Difficult Co-Workers (Without Losing Your Mind)

    🙃 Got a micromanaging boss? Co-worker throwing shade in every meeting? Feel like your manager plays favorites?You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless!In this episode, we break down exactly how to deal with difficult co-workers, toxic managers, and the everyday drama that can make work feel unbearable. From handling a boss who micromanages everything to setting boundaries with that one teammate who always crosses the line.We’ll talk about:(0:00) ✔️Introduction(0:45) ✔️ What to do if your boss is playing favorites(4:00) ✔️ How to deal with a micromanager (without blowing up)(9:57) ✔️ Why you need to pause before reacting to conflict(13:16) ✔️ How to set boundaries?(14:30) ✔️ When do you escalate the situation?(15:31) ✔️ Recap(16:52) ✔️ Conclusion Whether you’re dealing with passive aggression, poor leadership, or a toxic team dynamic, this episode gives you the answers on how to handle it professionally.Watch now to stop letting difficult people mess with your career. ✉️ Got any questions? Submit your stories here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA📩 STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INSIGHTS! Subscribe to our FREE newsletter for exclusive insights, tips, and updates: https://workhap.com/newsletter🎁 Grab our FREEBIES/FREE Job Search Resources here: https://workhap.com/freebies💡Go here to get HIRED & PAID in a career you love! https://workhap.com/get-hired-academy🔗 Let's Connect!•Youtube Channel•Podcast•Instagram•Tiktok•Facebook•LinkedIn•Pinterest•Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min
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I'm Sho Dewan! Your work (and life!) hype man. We spend 90,000 hours working in our lifetime, way too long to be stuck in a career you hate! Most experts say to play it safe. I say: EFF THAT. On The Work Hotline with Sho Dewan, I'll help you lean into work you actually like, go for paths that scare you, and use your natural talents. Let’s get you Working Happier! Hit follow, leave a review, and let’s get you HIRED & PAID in a career you LOVE! ↪ Need Advice? Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/2NpKHCc7u5u9X6WSA ↪ Grab our FREE Resources here: stan.store/workhap

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