Equipped Interview Podcast

Episode 26 – The Best Way to Answer Off-The-Wall Interview Questions

Josh and Lynda discuss those crazy, off-the-wall interview questions you never want to hear, like “Why are manholes round?”, “If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?”, and “If you could be any superhero, which one would you be?”

We cover:

• Why hiring managers ask these questions
• What are some common pesky questions you should think about?
• How should you answer these types of questions?

Episode 25 – Introducing The 7 Prep Steps

We are SO excited for today’s episode! Josh and Lynda introduce the new Equipped Interview 7 Prep Steps.

There are so many things you COULD spend your time on when prepping for an interview, it can be overwhelming.

We created a simple framework to make sure you cover your bases:

• The 7 Prep Steps are the 7 phases, or important components, of your job interview journey – both during prep and the interview itself.
• They cover the most important, big picture areas you need to prep for, change your thinking around, or DO during your interview.
• If you haven’t yet, get your free resource for today’s episode – it’s a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps summary.

Episode 24 – Did That Really Happen During an Interview?

Today, Josh and Lynda share 5 true stories from past interviews that were memorable to say the least.

We provide several suggestions along the way to help you learn from others’ (and our!) mistakes.

Episode 23 – 7 Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview

Today we discuss 7 mistakes you can easily avoid in your next job interview.

We whare examples, stories, and practical suggestions you can take action on today!

Episode 22 – 6 Timely Job Interview Tips

Josh and Lynda share 6 practical job interview tips, including:

• How to effectively share your ‘why’
• How to avoid inevitable panic during an interview
• How to finish telling stories, and more!

Episode 21 – 3 Simple Steps to Always Be Ready for a Job Interview

Josh and Lynda share why we’ve been away from making new episodes for so long and what to expect now that we’re back. We also share:

• 5 reasons why you should always be prepping for an interview (even if you don’t have one coming up!)
• 3 simple steps you can take today to set yourself up to always feel (and be) prepped

Episode 20 – 3(ish) Tips to Build your Job Interview Confidence

Josh and Lynda revisit Job Interview Confidence. Almost everything we talked about in each episode – all the tips and templates – is aimed at helping you build your confidence in general. Today, however, we’re going to:

• Focus more specifically on how to boost your confidence when you’re feeling especially stressed or anxious leading up to the interview
• Provide practical tips on how to overcome this stress

Episode 19 – New year, new job interview tips

It’s been way too long since we published an episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast. BUT – we’re back with a fresh, new format. In today’s episode, we introduce our new co-host and briefly share a few of our best job interview tips.

Episode 18 – The 12 best interview tips for new grads

With so many other people going for the same role you are, do you wonder how you can stand out among a sea of the same?

In today’s episode, I focus my attention on practical, specific tips – the 12 best interview tips for new grads. This includes:

• The 6 most important tips for new grads (but helpful to others)
• 6 important tips for everyone (and helpful to new grads)
• PLUS: Several BONUS tips on what NOT to do and say

Episode 17 – Follow these 3 steps to kick-off a new year for your career

In today’s episode, I get you motivated and give you 3 steps you can take throughout 2021, including specific actions you can take today, to make your interview prep foolproof and make it the best year for your career.

Episode 16 – 4 steps to beat a mock interview and help you stand out

Should you set up a mock interview? Should you avoid it like the plague?

In today’s episode, I review the pros and cons of doing a mock interview, whether you should, and 4 steps to take to help you stand out if you decide a mock interview is right for you.

Episode 15 – The top 15 common interview questions you need to prepare for

Do you want to be the most prepared candidate as you head into your next job interview, ready for any of the common interview questions you may get?

In today’s episode, and in honor of the 15th episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast, I’m going to help you jump-start your interview prep by sharing and talking through my list of the top 15 common interview questions you should prepare for.

You can’t prepare for every possible question you might get in a job interview. But – if you prepare the right way, and critically think through the right questions, you’ll build the right muscle memory and be fully prepared no matter what questions you actually get asked. 

Episode 14 – 4 painless ways to overcome a bad interview answer

Have you ever been in an interview and thought “wow, where did that answer come from??” or “Why am I still talking??”

In today’s episode, I’m going to make sure you walk away with a plan of not only how to prevent a bad answer, but more importantly, how to handle one in the moment – how to avoid panicking and feel good about how your interview went.

Episode 13 – How to answer ‘what are your strengths and weaknesses’

In today’s episode I fully cover how to answer what are your strengths and weaknesses.

You’ll walk away with an understanding of:

• Why a hiring manager is asking these questions
• How you might get asked these questions (different versions to listen for)
• How you should (and shouldn’t!) answer them
• Why you should prepare to answer your strengths and weaknesses even if you’re not asked the question directly in an interview

Episode 12 – The top 5 leadership interview tips (part two)

In today’s episode I dive into 5 specific, common leadership interview questions you should begin to prepare for before any leadership interview. 

This is the second of a two-part episode series.

Today, you’ll walk away with new ideas and several steps you can take today to be prepared for common leadership interview questions.

Episode 11 – The top 5 leadership interview tips (part one)

In today’s episode I dive into 5 ways you should begin to prepare for a leadership interview.

This is the first episode of a two-part series. Next week I’ll dive into 5 specific questions you should be prepared to answer in a leadership interview.

You’ll walk away with several steps you can take today to set yourself up for a successful leadership interview later.

Episode 10 – 10 ways you should (and shouldn’t) act like a politician in your next job interview

Agree or disagree with them, there are many long-standing strategies politicians use to get their message across, stand out, and get others to like them. 

In today’s episode I dive into 10 ways you should (and shouldn’t) act like a politician in your next job interview.

I review 5 ways you should, and 5 ways you shouldn’t use the strategies often employed by politicians around the globe. 

Episode 9 – How to win the video job interview with these 5 tips

How can I stand out during a video job interview?

Most if not all job interviews are happening through video right now. Make sure you know what mistakes to avoid and how to set yourself apart for your next job interview.

In today’s episode I dive into technology, appearance, and a few extras with 5 tips to win the video job interview.

I also answer two questions I received about interview best practices.

Episode 8 – The top 5 interview mistakes (and how to avoid them)

So many of us spend more time being afraid of and worrying about making mistakes instead of planning for a great interview.

In today’s episode I share what I regularly see as the top 5 most common interview mistakes when I’m interviewing others and how YOU can avoid them.

I also answer two questions I received about interview best practices.

Episode 7 – Why should I hire you (and 4 steps to nail your response)

Whether asked this question directly or not, you should prepare to answer it head-on. Preparing for it will be wildly helpful to you when answering other questions about your skills, experience, etc. 

In today’s episode, I dive into 3 reasons you should prepare for this no matter what and 4 steps you can take to nail this answer. Check it out!

Episode 6 – How to answer behavioral and situational interview questions

Most hiring managers (including myself) use situational and behavioral interview questions to figure out three things about a candidate.

In today’s episode I share what those three things are, and the single best way to approach both of these question types. If you follow this approach, you’ll stand out and make the hiring manager’s decision much easier!

Episode 5 – How to easily transform your interview questions using the S.H.O.W. Method(TM)

Last week we focused on making a good first impression. This week, we’re focused on your last impression by changing your whole approach to how you ask questions at the end of the interview.

Use the S.H.O.W. Method(TM) to make this happen.

Episode 4 – Confidently answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ using these 4 simple steps

“Tell me about yourself” is one of only a few questions you can all but  guarantee you’ll be asked. The good news is you know it’s coming, and you can prepare.

In today’s episode I share 4 simple steps you can take to walk into your next interview with a totally new strategy.

Episode 3 – The top 3 things every hiring manager is looking for

Are you tired of wondering where to focus your time? What’s going on in a hiring manager’s mind?

In today’s episode, I share the top 3 things every single hiring manager is looking for. I don’t care what industry you’re in, these 3 things are what you need to keep in mind. 

Episode 2 – Why you should always be preparing for a job interview

Don’t be “normal” like everyone else and wait until you have an interview to start preparing. In today’s episode we focus on:

• 5 reasons why you should always be preparing for an interview
• 2 steps you can take to make it easy to get started

Episode 1 – Is your approach to interviews all wrong?

Today’s episode is all about changing not only your mindset, but your whole approach to job interviews as a result. We dive into:

• What interviews are/aren’t for
• 6 Questions to ask yourself to boost your confidence before an interview
• 2 additional benefits to shifting your mindset

Episode 0 – Welcome to Equipped Interview

In this introductory episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast, I share:

• Who I am
• What the podcast is all about and what to expect
• How I can help you with your job interview preparation
• 3 solid reasons why you should keep listening