Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers

Epizodes

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  Arthur Gopak - What 2,000+ HR Directors Say They Really Want in Job Candidates 18.08.2026 31min

  Arthur Gopak is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief at AlphaGamma, a business portal for young professionals. By informing and inspiring people to succeed in their careers, his Amsterdam-based company reaches over 4,000,000 people monthly. Alpha Gamma conducted a survey of over 2,000 HR Directors across North America and Europe, and Arthur shares their findings and how to use them to succeed as a job candidate. Connect with Alpha Gamma: https://www.alphagamma.eu/ Opportunity Feed App: https://opportu...
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  Adaptability & Change: The Career Advantage Most People Ignore 04.08.2026 14min

  Adaptability & Change. How To Convey During a Job Interview and Apply to Career Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  "Mastering Job Interviews: Turning Conversations into Offers" - My Interview on Finding Career Zen Podcast 28.07.2026 51min

  Finding Career Zen Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-career-zen/id1624063224 https://zengig.com/podcast/ Zengig - Free resources for job seekers: https://zengig.com/ Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/MTxpY9OP76w?si=Cl_mSYwW9-RC6r81 Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Chris Hanna - The Future of Job Applications: Video, Strategy & Self-Belief 21.07.2026 22min

  Chris Hanna joins us to provide excellent insight on leveraging video to stand out and get hired, creating career strategies now instead of later, and betting on yourself. chrishanna.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishannashow/ Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Oshri Cohen - Thriving in the Changing Tech Hiring Jungle 14.07.2026 38min

  Connect with Oshri! https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshricohen/ https://www.oshricohen.me/ Asri Cohen is a self-taught coder with extensive experience in various programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. He has held leadership positions at startups and founded his own development company. This episode will leverage his experience as a recruiter, entrepreneur, and developer to offer job seekers valuable insights on navigating the hiring process. Asri will share tips on what to consider...
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  "STRENGTHS" - Top 3 Strengths + Bonus Strength. 07.07.2026 24min

  This episode equips you to answer the "strengths question" with confidence during your job interview. Why interviewers ask: They assess self-awareness, alignment with the role, and communication skills. The "mirror effect": Knowing your strengths helps you discuss weaknesses constructively. 3 Strengths to Highlight: Aligned with the job description (e.g., detail-oriented for accounting) From your previous job (e.g., leadership recognized by a past boss) Per...
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  "Promised the Promotion...Then They Opened It to Everyone?" 30.06.2026 4min

  Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Lauren Zander - Don't Disappear! Unleash Your Inner YOU & Land Your Dream Job 23.06.2026 26min

  Use code JOBINTERVIEW75 for $75 off at Inner.U Life and Career. https://www.inneru.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/laurenzander_coach/ Lauren Zander, founder and CEO of Handel Group, joins "The Job Interview Experience" to offer career advice for both employed and unemployed individuals. $75 discount for listeners! Use code JOBINTERVIEW75 at Inner.U Life and Career - https://www.inneru.coach/ For those currently employed: Don't leave your job without another one lined up. Use your c...
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  Kelli Thompson - 5 Salary Negotiation Myths That Are Costing You Thousands 16.06.2026 35min

  It’s not uncommon to carry some myths into our money conversations that inevitably arise when looking for a new role. Kelli Thompson debunks the myths that hold you back from a successful interview and earning more. Download Kelli's Salary Negotiation Guide: https://www.kelliraethompson.com/downloads Closing the Confidence Gap Book: https://a.co/d/4IktrFt Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Arthur Gopak - The Future of Work: Remote Work, Upskilling, and Personal Branding 09.06.2026 29min

  Connect with Arthur! https://www.alphagamma.eu/ https://opportunityfeed.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/agopak/ https://twitter.com/GPacHQ This episode features Arthur Gopak, CEO and Editor in Chief of Alpha Gamma, a business portal for young professionals. Arthur discusses the trends he sees shaping the job markett, including: The rise of remote and hybrid work models, and their impact on job opportunities and candidate expectations. The increasing importance of upskilling and lifelong le...
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  How to Talk About Teamwork in Job Interviews 02.06.2026 12min

  Toward the end of the episode, I give 4-5 examples that YOU can use to talk about teamwork and giving credit to help you stand out far beyond other job applicants. Teamwork and collaboration make a significant impact on your career. How you interact with and treat others can set you up so others will take you along while their careers grow. Collaborating also impacts the effectiveness of your work and helps you transition into a leader. Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://w...
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  Winning the "What are Your Biggest WEAKNESSES?" Job Interview Question 26.05.2026 14min

  This episode tackles the dreaded "weaknesses" question in job interviews, often seen as tricky and nerve-wracking. But fear not! Host and recruitment expert demystifies it, showing you how to turn it into a strength. Key points:Mistakes to avoid: Claiming perfection, taking too long to answer, not having weaknesses prepared. 3 winning response styles: Weakness you're actively improving: Shows self-awareness and growth. Minor weakness unrelated to the job: Highlights honest...
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  Claudia Miller - Resume Branding, Negotiating Salary & Securing Dream Jobs 19.05.2026 24min

  Claudia Miller is a Career Coach and the host of the podcast "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" Claudia was named one Business Insiders "Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020". She helps people secure dream jobs, with dream salaries, at their dream companies including fast-growing startups, rockstar midsize companies, Fortune 500, and Tech Giants. https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Lakia Elam - Too Many Interviews, Career Baggage, Taking Notes, Getting to the Next Level 12.05.2026 44min

  Connect with Lakia! https://hiremdc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakiaelam/ We discuss the top three mistakes Lakia commonly sees while coaching job seekers, how to rise in your current job instead of just switching employers, taking notes during and after job interviews, why some companies have WAY too many interviews, how to get to the next level in your career when feeling stuck, and much more! Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  How Empathy and Connection Win More Than Talent Ever Will 05.05.2026 7min

  Part Two of the Soft Skills Series - interpersonal skills. It makes a big impact on your job search, interviews, and where your career can go from there. Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Keep Going 01.05.2026 11min
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  The #1 Mistake of 2024 Job Interviews 28.04.2026 20min

  This is a job offer killer - companies are becoming less patient and giving you LESS time and grace. Here are ways to avoid it! Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  Christina Curtis - How to Bring Energy, Confidence, and Trust Into Every Interview 21.04.2026 31min

  Watch our interview on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xmc_Ybf6mo0 Christina Curtis is the Founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting based in Denver, Colorado. A thought leader on motivation and goal attainment, she regularly contributes to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today. As an accredited Master Coach with International Coaching Federation—a designation held by only 1 percent of business coaches worldwide—Christina’s clients include Fortune 500 executives and leaders. Conne...
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  ”Why Are You Leaving Your Job?” What NOT to Say, What to Avoid & The Perfect Answer 14.04.2026 17min

  At your interview, you will be asked, "what are your reasons for leaving your job?" or some variation of that. Knowing how to answer without looking bad or communicating the wrong message is difficult, and that's what we'll cover in this episode. Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/
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  14 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interview Invites (and How to Fix Them) 07.04.2026 23min

  If you apply for jobs and don't get a first interview, this episode is for you. I share 14 factors that impact whether or not you get a response, what to do to get past them, and get noticed! Surgical Technician Jobs and Job Search Tools: https://www.scrubtechjobs.com/