003: So... tell us about yourself (aka the ar...

When you’ve wanted a job for years, how do you stop yourself from putting it on a pedestal?In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma share mindset tips for managing interview nerves when the opportunity feels really important, and shifting from “I have to get this job” to “this is a ...  Show more

What do you do when your dream job rarely comes up...and thousands of other people want it too?From airlines and emergency services to government graduate programs, intelligence and wildlife roles, some jobs are notoriously tough to land.In this week's episode, Sarah and Emma unp ...  Show more

Being asked about your background is an excellent opportunity to tell a story that leads to you being the natural choice for the new job. In this episode, I show you how you can compellingly summarize your background and set yourself apart from other candidates with a simple 4-st ...  Show more

Maybe you got fired. Maybe you just quit your job. Or maybe you’re looking for your first job. In any case, this interview question: “Tell me about yourself” is almost guaranteed to come up. And this is the part where most people say the WRONG things and lose the job opportunity. ...  Show more

Maybe you got fired. Maybe you just quit your job. Or maybe you’re looking for your first job. In any case, this interview question: “Tell me about yourself” is almost guaranteed to come up. And this is the part where most people say the WRONG things and lose the job opportunity. ...  Show more

Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner. The rule is simple: if I can remember your key messages from the interview the ...  Show more