What kind of things are you naturally good at? What environments are more likely to burn you out? What kind of manager makes you feel most appreciated? In this episode, Emma and Sarah are diving deep into the importance of self-reflection when it comes to finding your dream job. We’ll show you why it’s important, and give you some handy (free) tools you can use to start that journey. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Anonymous “I haven't been through an interview for 7 years and i landed a positi...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Love it or hate it, the AI chatbot from Open AI has taken the world by storm, and there are plenty of people claiming it can revolutionise (or even automate) your job search. But is it really the ultimate job search cheat code? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma In this episode, we take a closer look at chat GPT and its impact on the job search process. We explore the benefits and drawbacks of using chat GPT in your job search, and hear from a very important expert on the topic. From craftin...
May 03, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 13
It's that time again! You have just walked out of your interview. Maybe it went well, maybe it didn’t. Don't worry—we've all been there. But we want you to know that you are amazing and the outcome doesn’t define your worth. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are in your ears on the other side of your interview RIGHT after you shake hands and leave the building, or RIGHT after you exit that zoom call. We’re you’re besties, and your hype girls here to give you the confidence boost you need on...
Apr 26, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 12
So you had your heart set on the job. You did the best you could, you got a great interview, they seemed to love you, and then you found out you didn’t get the job. Or maybe you’re getting generic rejection emails from every job you apply for. Either way, it's easy to get discouraged. This episode has been highly requested, so Sarah and Emma go through our tips, as well as the tips our listeners submitted on Instagram. This one is less about practical advice, and more about support, and we inclu...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Fails, mistakes, errors - they are the things we DON’T want to mention in a job interview, but they are interview questions that have been gaining popularity! What on EARTH is your interviewer looking for in this question, and is it a trick? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma explain why this question gets asked. We go through all the stories you can use in your answer that you might not have thought about, and give you tips for how to add reflection to your answer. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shout...
Mar 30, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
So you didn't get the job. Maybe you're feeling a little down, or maybe you're just trying to figure out what happened—why weren't you the best person for the job? How do you fix it next time? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma, we talk about some real, boring conversations that happen behind closed doors that show that there often isn't anything you did wrong or missed—it often depends on your match to the business and their particular circumstances. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Jes who...
Mar 23, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
New year, new you. The start of the year is a great opportunity to start fresh and reconsider your priorities for the year ahead. In this fun lighthearted episode, Sarah and Emma talk all things work, and go through the things that we think are better off being left in the past, and all the things we want to see more of in the future. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Abigail “Hi! My name is Abigail. I’m from Pennsylvania, USA. I have a success story for you! I just graduated from college in Dece...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Being laid off can be a traumatic experience, especially when it's not expected. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma help you put your life back on track when you receive bad news and address the different things you need to do in order to get a job and thrive again. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kristen! “Hi Emma and Sarah!! I’m taking you up on your offer to slide into your DMs. I’ve been listening to your podcast from all the way over in the US for about 2 months since I made the decisi...
Mar 07, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
To tell your new possible future employer that you will need to take a week off in three weeks can be a big stumbling block in the job application. Will it be a deal breaker? Will they let you go on the holiday?! In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma reassure you that it is okay to talk about it and in fact, it’s better to discuss it upfront so you can avoid any awkward conversations later on. We even do some role plays so you can hear how this conversation might sound. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Sho...
Feb 21, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 6
How would you feel if you turned up late to an important job interview? Embarrassed? Stupid? Like the worst person on earth? Believe it or not, it happens a LOT, and it’s not the end of the world. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk you through how to turn around a situation where you've turned up late for your job interview and give you some practical lessons on how to best handle these situations. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Nitra “Hi Emma and Sarah! I'm so thankful for the work y...
Feb 07, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
We all have values that are important to us, such as honesty, creativity, or teamwork, or maybe you care about the impact your company makes in the world. It can be difficult to find a career that aligns with your values, however, aligning your values with your work can have a huge impact on your overall job satisfaction and well-being. To help you get started, we'll be discussing some strategies for identifying your core values and finding a career that aligns with them. Whether you're just sta...
Feb 01, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 4
You're trying to answer the unanswerable - what questions will I be asked in my next job interview? Step away from the google search, and close the ‘common interview questions’ blog post. In this episode, Sarah and Emma talk through how you can use the job description to help you predict what a company is looking for. Based on the ad you'll be able to narrow down the types of questions they will be asking, whilst still being prepared for anything! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Chantelle who b...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 3
So you just graduated university, you've got no relevant work experience and you're going in for an interview tomorrow. How are you going to answer their interview questions? First of all- don't panic!! The employer doesn't expect you to have experience doing exactly what the job is (especially if it's a graduate role). In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma cover the tips for people who have just graduated to PROVE that you have more transferable experience than you think. This is a great liste...
Jan 10, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
A meet and greet interview is an informal job interview, which allows you to get to know the team and the role in a more relaxed setting. It is a great opportunity to ask questions that you may not have time for during the formal interview process. Preparing for this meeting will help put you at ease and allow you to put your best foot forward. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go through what a ‘meet and greet’ interview is used for, if it means you’ve got the job, and some things you can ...
Jan 03, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Have you ever gone for a job interview or started a new role and felt like a total fraud despite your accomplishments? This is called Imposter Syndrome, and it can make the job search even harder! In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma share their own experiences with Imposter Syndrome, discuss what the experts have to say, and provide some tips on how to quash that negative self talk. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Ben who shouted us 8 coffees! "Dear Emma and Sarah, I don't know what I would ...
Dec 14, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 37
You went to hand in your resignation, and your boss told you they will match your new salary and give you that title you’ve been after. You’re so excited, and then reality sets in as you think about the decision you have to make – should you stay with your current employer or should you grab that new opportunity that was just dropped in front of you? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go through what is a counter offer? why would your company offer you one? and finally, but most importantly,...
Dec 06, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Let's get something straight: selection criteria is not one of the fun things about the job search. If Sarah had her way, selection criteria responses would be banned permanently. However, if you’re applying for government or healthcare roles, it's a necessary evil, and if you want the job, it’s something you just have to do 😭 In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma break down how to craft a great selection criteria response. We go through the prep and background research that might help, the st...
Nov 21, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 35
You’ve been in your new job for a few months, and you get a calendar invite for a meeting with your boss and HR - PANIC. The probation review meeting after your first 3 -6 months in a new job can be nerve-wracking. What is this meeting all about, and how can you nail it? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma cover what you need to know about probation review meetings, and most importantly how to prepare! 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Mitch who shouted us a coffee! “You ladies are seriosuly a...
Nov 10, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 34
How do you create impactful bullet points if you can't measure your ‘impact?’ in numbers or statistics. The good news is, EVEN without numbers we can still create incredible, powerful bullet points from your experience that will get recruiters excited. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma share their secret to creating bullet points on your resume through the “guess-what-so-what-prove-it method”. We also go through REAL examples to show you what it sounds like when you’ve nailed it. 🏀 Shoot Y...
Nov 01, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 33
If you're interviewing, you might be asked by a recruiter if you are interviewing with anyone else. Are you meant to say you have tons of interviews in order to seem in demand, or should you say they are your only choice to show how interested you are? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma discuss what to say when recruiters or hiring managers ask if you're interviewing with other companies. We're going to discuss why they ask the question, the different ways you can answer it, and how that's g...
Oct 25, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 32
It's happened to all of us. We're on a job interview, things are going well, and then we completely stuff up. Job interviews are a nerve-wracking experience. And when we stuff up in one… it can make us feel deflated, angry with ourselves, or even panicked about the future. In this episode, Sarah and Emma help you reframe to help you realise that stuffing up your job interview is NOT a catastrophe. We talk about how to turn the experience into an opportunity for you to reflect on your interviewin...
Oct 18, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 31
You've applied for the job, you've done the interview, and then been told that you're "overqualified" or "too senior". The truth is, this feedback can often be misinterpreted. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go over some of the reasons why you might be getting this feedback, what to do if it ever happens to you - plus a few tips on how to improve your chances of getting hired if you DO want a role at that level. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Elizabeth who bought us 3 coffees! “Listened...
Oct 11, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 30
So your first interview was a success, and you're invited into a second round. Congratulations! Preparing for a second round interview is a lot like preparing for your first, only this time you've already gotten past the initial hurdle of nailing your resume and getting in the door. What your interview includes will depend a little on who you’re meeting - is it the very same people? Are you meeting a higher up decision maker? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you what you need to do t...
Oct 04, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 29
You were SO excited to accept your new job, with your pay rise and new title. So, when you find out a couple of weeks in to your new role that it’s not what you expected, it can be DEVASTATING. In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah, answer a listener who has a situation where she doesn’t like her new job. We'll talk about the value of giving it some time, looking at your original reasons for taking the job in the first place, but if you're just not happy a few months in, it may be time to move ...
Sep 26, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 28
A lot of companies run pre employment checks in some way to establish whether or not you are suitable for the position, company and organisation. Let's talk about it. What comes up on background checks? Should you tell a hiring manager or recruiter if you have a criminal record? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma discuss the different kinds of background checks you might encounter, and give you advice on how to approach the conversation if you have something that will show up. 🏀 Shoot Your ...
Sep 20, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 27
They might be super chatty, in a bad mood, or not ask you any proper questions. If you have a bad interviewer it can be easy to feel like you aren’t getting a chance to use all your prep work. If you're faced with a bad interviewer, don't freak out, stay calm and positive, and remember to tell them about yourself. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma teach you how to deal with a bad interviewer and turn the interview around. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Georgia! She said “Hey girls, me aga...
Sep 14, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Canva is a free to use graphic design tool which has democratised design. They are an incredible Australian tech company, and have won plenty of awards for employee experience. BUT does their design expertise extend to resumes? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk through the pros and cons of using a Canva template for your resume. We talk about what Canva templates do well, and what elements place too much emphasis on aesthetics over function. 🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Pearl - She...
Sep 06, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Scheduling interviews when you’re working full time, or have other responsibilities can be a nightmare. Sometimes you have to get creative - I have interviewed candidates who were in their car using their phone, parked on a busy road! Once you have been flexible and locked in the interview- what happens if you can't make it? In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about what NOT to do when scheduling an interview, and how to handle things professionally if something comes up and you can’t ma...
Aug 29, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hustle culture pushes us to go above and beyond in our jobs to be successful and to define ourselves by our jobs. However, there is a generation and movement taking hold that rejects that pressure and the expectation to go ‘above and beyond’. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma are taking a look into the viral sensation alternative to quitting - ‘quiet quitting’. We talk about why you might be tempted to quiet quit, some things to consider before you do, and some alternatives to address the u...
Aug 22, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Working from home, hybrid and even completely remote work are becoming much more common in a post-covid world, which means YOU are in a better position than ever to set up an arrangement that compliments your lifestyle. However, there is a HUGE spectrum on what ‘flexible work’ means to different employers. In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma talk about how you can target your ideal hybrid work arrangement. We talk about how you should approach the conversation at each stage of the process, an...
Aug 15, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 22
