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 thin ..read more

This episode features a discussion on the topic of mental wellness, specifically focusing on the experience of being laid off from a job. Guest Rose Choi Marques shares her personal story of navigating a tech layoff and offers tips on how to stay mentally strong and positive during such challenging times, including the importance of self-care and applicable strategies for finding a new job. Whether you're currently facing a job loss or seeking inspiration and strategies to stay resilient in today's job market, this episode is for you.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify ..read more

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more

Rejection sucks, but does it have to? This episode covers how to deal with rejection from a job so you can walk away reenergized and ready to get back on the horse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more

Everything you need to know to prepare for a panel interview. This episode will help you pass the panel interview successfully with not so obvious tips! Included are examples of how to connect and engage with everyone in the room and leave a lasting impression to get you hired. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more

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 fe ..read more

When it comes to interviewing, sounding and feeling confident is your golden ticket. From power posing to banter, here are 7 ways to sound confident in your job interview and outshine other candidates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-youre-hired/support ..read more