Girl, You’re Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast

What if the secret to sounding smarter isn't being smarter at all?In this episode, we explore why confidence often matters just as much as competence, especially in job interviews. We'll talk about the mindset behind "fake it till you make it," how believing in yourself helps other people believe in you, and why the way you say something can be just as powerful as what you're actually saying.The main part of this episode features an excerpt from Will Stephen's hilarious TEDx talk, "How to Sound Smart in Your TEDx Talk," a brilliant reminder that confidence, storytelling, and great delivery can completely change how people perceive you.Trust me, you'll never look at public speaking or job interviews the same way again.Fake it till you make it! The funny thing is, one day you'll forget you were ever faking it.

Want a major confidence boost before your next job interview? Press play on this Good Luck Song.A pre-interview hype anthem. Written by Lena Sernoff, host of the Girl, You're Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast, this song was created for every woman preparing for that big job interview moment.Here's your assignment: -Play it the night before. -Blast it on the drive to your interview. - Sing it in the bathroom. -Throw in a power pose for good measure.Now walk in with main character energy. This is your moment. I'm rooting for you.Link to song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Iy0V-2szTU Lyrics:This is your good luck song.Just wanted you to know.I believe in you because you're amazingat everything you do.This is your good luck songbecause you deserve to know.We're all cheering you on.Whatever you put your mind to, amazing things unfold.Walk into that job interview, you've done so much to get this farNow it's time to let them see the very best of you.This is your good luck song.Because you're a star.You worked so hard to come this far.You deserve to win it all.So if it's a job interview or a big next meeting,Go show them exactly who you are.We know you're going to go so far.This is your good luck song.You're a badass, don't you forget.You've earned this chance, now go and get it.They'll be lucky if they get you on their team.Everything you've lived through has led to this dream.Don't waste a second worrying what they might see.You already know exactly who you're meant to be.Now walk in with confidence from the very start.It's time to show them the star you already are.This is your good luck song.

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”This idea, often attributed to philosopher Lao Tzu, is a powerful reminder that the way we think shapes the life we create.Our mindset, especially during times of change like the job search process, has a profound impact on how we show up. It influences our job interview confidence, our resilience, and our ability to focus on the things we can actually control.After going through several interviews myself, I realized just how much the conversations I was having with myself affected the way I walked into the interview room. These affirmations were born from that experience. They helped me replace self-doubt with confidence, fear with preparation, and scarcity with abundance.I hope you'll listen to this episode before your next interview and allow these affirmations to become part of your routine. If this episode encourages you, be sure to follow Girl, You're Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast for more career advice, interview tips, motivation, and affirmations to help you land the opportunities you deserve.

In this episode of Girl You're Hired, we'll discuss tips and strategies about deciding if a job or company is right for you. Guest Kelli Thompson shares her values-fit framework, which includes questions such as, "Will this job allow me to use my best talents 80% of the time?" "What's my energy level after each interview?" and "Am I passionate about this company and who they serve?" Additionally, Kelli shares specific interview questions that you can ask to clearly understand whether the role meets your criteria, including questions that can help discern what is true versus what employers think they want to hear. Don't miss this insightful episode on finding the right value-fit for your next job. Kelli Thompson is a keynote speaker, writer, and leadership coach with over 10 years of leadership experience for financial services and technology organizations. She is featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, HuffPost and is the author of Closing the Confidence Gap. You can download her free career clarity guide here.

The unexpected can be the toughest part of a job interview, but with the right strategy, it can also be the most memorable. In this episode of Girl You’re Hired the host, Lena Sernoff, shares her top tips for handling unpredictable interview questions with confidence and poise. With five expert tips, this episode will help you turn a curveball into a standout moment.

The job market is tough right now. With the increasing number of layoffs and narrowing job openings, it’s time to think creatively and find a job through out-of-the-box ways! This episode gives you 7 not so obvious things to do or change about how you apply or find jobs to help your chances of sealing the deal and getting back on the horse.

Don’t settle for a mediocre job offer. Here are three invaluable salary negotiation tips to use in your interview. Included are scripts of how to articulate the salary negotiation in order to walk away with optimal compensation.

Whether you're a mother who took some months - that turned into years - off after maternity leave, or a business professional who feels worried about having hopped from job to job in more recent years, Kristen Zavo and Lena Sernoff break down the most successful ways to address gaps within your work history. Together they provide tactical tips for how to take unrelated roles and use them to your advantage if you’re looking to pivot to a new industry. Kristen is a Career Coach and Best-Selling Author of Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning & Happiness in Your Career. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Real Simple, CBS News and more.

New to the workforce or still a student looking for a job? In this episode, Lena Sernoff and guest Ophyr Hanan discuss tips and optimal ways to land a job out of college and pass your interview. Ophyr is currently in a student marketing position at Wix and shares her journey of getting there.

In this episode, Senior Recruiter at HubSpot and Career Coach Marjorie Kalomeris gives us advice directly from a recruiter's viewpoint! From tips on how to better get found on LinkedIn to how to make your resume stand out, she even speaks about how to sound more focused and prepared on your recruiter interview call. Marjorie is the Founder of MK Career Coaching and has previously worked as a recruiter at LinkedIn and Optimizely.

In this episode I’ve summarized helpful job interview tips from the CEO of ZipRecruiter, Ian Siegel and combined them with lessons from my past interview experience and getting hired at Google. Tune in for the top 10 lessons you don’t want to miss.

Behavioral interview questions come up in almost all interviews and start with “Tell me about a time when…” Follow the simple method shared on this episode that you can apply to all behavioral questions to answer them with ease and poise.

Microsoft Product Designer, Allie Vogel, joins this episode to share tips on how to nail your interview. We uncover the power of adding value and communicating concisely. Tune in to learn more about the Microsoft interview process and how to shine as a candidate in UX or any other field.