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Equipped InterviewMonday Motivation: Behavioral Interview? Master the Answers Nobody Else DoesSend us a textThis episode equips listeners with powerful frameworks and strategies for effectively answering behavioral interview questions. By focusing on relevant skills and crafting memorable stories, candidates can significantly enhance their chances of success in job interviews.It all comes down to one critical strategy you NEED to use. Listen to the end!• Overview of behavioral interview question significance • Insights into what hiring managers seek in candidates • Introduction to STAR and SBO frameworks for structured responses • Actionable steps to identify key skills and experiences • Strategies to connect skills with pa...2025-01-2711 minEquipped InterviewMonday Motivation: Why should I hire you?Send us a textThe episode emphasizes the importance of preparing for the interview question, "Why should I hire you?" and how this preparation can enhance your overall confidence and interview performance. Key strategies discussed include focusing on your skills, communicating your passion for the role, highlighting your unique qualifications, and making the hiring manager's decision easier.Use the free resource mentioned in today's episode, the "Why Should I Hire You? 4-Step Template". Just download and fill it out to prep today!Check out all of our Free Resources.• Understanding the si...2025-01-1307 minEquipped InterviewTop 5 Interview Secrets I wish I knew 10 years agoSend us a textIn this episode, we share five crucial lessons on mastering job interviews that I wish I knew ten years ago. These insights are designed to help you reshape your interview strategy and boost your confidence, making it easier for you to communicate your value effectively. • It’s not about answering questions; it’s about telling them what they need to know • Begin your prep early to avoid last-minute stress • Prepare for key questions like "Why should I hire you?" • Use every aspect of the interview to your advantage • Change your...2025-01-0824 minEquipped InterviewMonday Motivation: Ready for Your Next Job? Take This Easy Step Today!Send us a textChange your approach to interview preparation and set yourself up for success in the new year. This episode provides practical tips on reshaping your mindset, preparing key examples about yourself, and the significance of intentional preparation. • Shifting perspective from answering questions to telling your story • Importance of a proactive approach to interview prep • Creating an "Interview Examples" file for easy reference • Emphasizing self-awareness and strengths in interviews • Encouragement to start applying these insights immediatelyDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites....2025-01-0606 minEquipped InterviewUnleashing the Power of AI with ChatGPT & Google's Interview WarmupSend us a textCan AI revolutionize your interview prep? Today we covered how you can use ChatGPT and Google Interview Warmup to build your confidence and help you stand out. Want more? Check out Equipped Interview.Join hosts Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale on this eye-opening episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast as we uncover the transformative power of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's Interview Warmup to boost your interview success. Learn how AI is reshaping the landscape of job preparation, from simulating realistic interview scenarios to refining responses...2024-09-1833 minEquipped InterviewMonday Motivation: Don't ask those questions - do this instead!Send us a textEver wondered how to turn the final question of an interview into your golden moment? On this episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast, we flip the script on traditional interview advice. Join hosts Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale as they introduce the SHOW method (Share, Have an opinion, get Others' opinions, and Write and wonder), an innovative strategy to make a memorable impression when asked if you have any questions. Learn how to showcase your passion, research, and personality in a way that will leave a lasting mark on your interviewer....2024-09-1608 minEquipped Interview(Replay episode) The 7 Prep Steps: Transform Your Interview Strategy for SuccessSend us a textReady to conquer your next job interview with confidence? Learn our seven-step framework that will transform your interview preparation from daunting to manageable. Discover why having a clear structure is essential for easing your nerves and amplifying your performance. Josh and Lynda break down Equipped Interview's 7 Prep Steps, offering practical advice rooted in years of expertise, ensuring you're fully prepared to shine.Our hosts Josh and Lynda dive deep into the art of crafting your interview narrative. Instead of winging it, why not have a well-defined story and key skills ready...2024-09-1136 minEquipped InterviewMonday Motivation: 4 Steps to Conquering the "Tell Me About Yourself" ChallengeSend us a textEver wondered why the seemingly simple question, 'Tell me about yourself,' can make or break your interview? Unravel the secrets behind this crucial question with Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale, who share their combined three decades of interviewing wisdom. You'll grasp the essential strategies to construct a compelling, tailored response that impresses hiring managers and showcases your skills effectively. Tune in as we break it down into four actionable steps, ensuring thorough preparation and consistent practice. From understanding the hiring manager's true intentions to crafting a foolproof answer that covers...2024-09-0908 minEquipped InterviewCracking the Code of Successful Interviews with William VanderbloemenSend us a textResources shared in today's episode:Check out theunicornbook.com to get your copy of Be The Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders From the RestFind hundreds of free job search resources at Vanderbloemen.comReady to uncover the habits of the best job candidates? We sat down with industry veteran William Vanderbloemen to dig into the insights he’s gathered from his diverse career path and extensive interviewing experiences. From his start as a pastor to working with a Fortune 200 firm and la...2023-11-1431 minEquipped InterviewMonday Motivations: The Top Three Things Hiring Managers Look ForSend us a textDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.Support the showYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:In this short Monday Motivations episode, we cover the three vital th...2023-07-1006 minEquipped InterviewEpisode M1 - Monday Motivations - Take these 2 steps today to guarantee you're ready for your next interviewSend us a textDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.Support the showDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice. Support the show2023-05-1505 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 29 - Try this recruiter's top 5 tips and secrets to stand out from your competitionSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:We change things up and have a guest! MaryBeth Rodden, a cross-industry, 20-year veteran recruiter joins us to share her best tips and secrets to help you stand out in your next job interview.We cover:Can your resume be multiple pages?What questions should you ask a recruiter?What mistakes can...2023-05-1027 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 28 - The Exact Steps We Take to Prepare for an InterviewSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:We share our exact process and steps we use when we sit down to prepare for an interview. There's a lot to cover here and we don't hold back! We also share the one question a CEO says you should never ask in an interview. We cover:How to create an...2023-05-0245 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 27 - Should You Apply for That Job? Do This to Decide!Send us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:Josh and Lynda have a conversation around why women and men often approach the job application process differently. But should they? We cover:Statistics and our opinions/reaction to the Harvard Business Review article "Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified"How to make this practical using our 7 Prep Steps2023-04-2530 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 26 - The Best Way to Answer Off-The-Wall Interview QuestionsSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps. In today's episode: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 questionsWhat...2023-04-1934 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 25 - Introducing The 7 Prep StepsSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Start here!! --> Get your free resource from today's episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps. Follow along during or after the episode.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...2023-03-2836 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 24 - Did that really happen during an interview?Send us a text Your Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode: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.Need more job interview help quickly?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? Want to speed up y...2023-03-2127 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 23 - 7 Mistakes to Avoid During a Job InterviewSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda discuss 7 mistakes you can easily avoid in your next job interview. We share examples, stories, and practical suggestions. Need more job interview help quickly?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? Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?2023-03-0735 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 22 - 6 Timely Job Interview TipsSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda share 6 practical tips to help with your 'why', how to avoid panic, how to finish telling stories, and more! Need more job interview help quickly?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? Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?2023-02-2835 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 21 - 3 Simple Steps to Always Be Ready for a Job InterviewSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode: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 feeling prepped Need more job interview help quickly? With so many other people g...2023-02-2231 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 20 - 3(ish) Tips to Build Your Job Interview ConfidenceSend us a textYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!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? Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?Everything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The hosts of the Equipped Interview Podcast bring you:EQUIPPED ESSENTIALS: 2022-03-0828 minEquipped InterviewEpisode 19 - New year, new job interview tipsSend us a textWant to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?Everything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The host of the Equipped Interview Podcast brings you:EQUIPPED ESSENTIALS: Every tip you need to jump start your prep, build confidence, and stand out in your next job interview brings you all the essentials from an expert in the industry.This 35-page digital b...2022-02-1518 min