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MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersPart 1: My 2023 Interview Trends PredictionMy first prediction for how interviews and hiring will change in 2023.2025-05-2307 min
MoveUp MaxGarrett Rice: Rebuilding the Job Hunt & How callings.ai is Changing the GameUse code "moveup" for one free month at Callings.ai Garrett Rice, co-founder and CEO of Callings.ai, shares how his team is revolutionizing the job search process with AI-powered tools designed to help job seekers navigate an increasingly complex and competitive market.Key Takeaways:Garrett and his co-founder built Callings.ai out of personal frustration with the outdated job search process, aiming to provide an all-in-one platform for job seekers.Today’s job market is more competitive due to remote work, global talent pools, and automated ATS systems that often reject res...2025-05-2031 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersGarrett Rice: Rebuilding the Job Hunt & How callings.ai is Changing the GameUse code "moveup" for one free month at Callings.ai Garrett Rice, co-founder and CEO of Callings.ai, shares how his team is revolutionizing the job search process with AI-powered tools designed to help job seekers navigate an increasingly complex and competitive market.Key Takeaways:Garrett and his co-founder built Callings.ai out of personal frustration with the outdated job search process, aiming to provide an all-in-one platform for job seekers.Today’s job market is more competitive due to remote work, global talent pools, and automated ATS systems that often reject res...2025-05-2031 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersThe #1 Reason You’re Not Getting Hired (Even with a Great Resume)You nailed the interview. They smiled. Then… silence. Here’s why.Summary:Most candidates never pitch themselves—they only answer questions.Hiring managers aren’t mind-readers. Your job is to connect the dots.Show up as the solution to their problems or opportunities.Learn the pitch that landed roles at Microsoft, Apple, and more.Two levers that close interviews: positioning + pitch.2025-05-1315 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersAPPLY & INTERVIEW: YOUR Secret Weapons in 2025APPLY: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/applyINTERVIEW: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/interview2025-05-1104 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersFeras Ahlou: Leverage Getting Laid Off to Launch Your Dream CareerFeras Ahlou shares the five most important strategies Gen Z job seekers and early-career professionals can use to gain career traction, while also revealing how getting laid off led him to a life-changing entrepreneurial journey.Key TakeawaysOver 50% of Gen Z graduates are underemployed a year after graduation—Feras outlines practical steps to overcome this, including leveraging AI, acquiring certifications, and reframing work-life balance.Being laid off can become a pivot point; Feras explains how rejection in 2003 led him to co-found multiple successful startups, eventually selling one for eight figures.Build your network early an...2025-05-0635 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersMy #1 Interview Question that Makes/Breaks Job OffersMost interview questions are easy to prepare for — but this one trips up even seasoned executives, VPs, and top salespeople. In this episode, Matthew reveals the deceptively simple interview question designed to uncover dangerous red flags — and how you can ace it to stand out in today's ultra-competitive job market.You’ll learn:The exact question top recruiters use to test your humility and self-awarenessWhy failure to answer this one question signals major red flags to hiring managersHow to craft a smart, professional answer that shows you're coachable and growth-mindedWhy even highly successful candidates freeze — and how y...2025-05-0108 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersKeep Goinghttps://moveupcareers.com/strategycall https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-job-interview-experience/id1538223546https://moveupcareers.com/survey2025-04-2913 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersWill They Reward Your Edge? Future-Proof Job MovesA single, career-defining question: “Can I create disproportionate value here - and will the organization reward it in the ways that matter to me?”Matthew shares the #1 question you must ask yourself before committing to a new job.Learn how to align your personal value creation with what a company truly rewards.Understand the difference between big bureaucratic vs. small fast-growing companies for your career path.Discover how to rank your priorities: time, money, autonomy, and more.Get practical interview questions to uncover whether a job fits...2025-04-2505 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersLorraine K. Lee: How Presence Fast‑Tracks Your Promotion and CareerConnect with Lorraine:unforgettablepresencebook.comlinkedin.com/in/lorrainekleeLorraine K. Lee, LinkedIn Top Voice & author of Unforgettable Presence (Apr 22 2025) Big Idea – Hard work gets you noticed inside your cubicle; presence gets you noticed outside it.3 Arenas to MasterExecutive Poise – How you show up in rooms.Digital Footprint – LinkedIn posts ≈ once / month to start.Micro‑Interactions – Slack, meetings, quick intros.Quick WinsCraft a one‑line A‑U‑P‑I (unique intro).Use T‑E‑A on video: tech, energy, aest...2025-04-2222 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersSubtle, Long-Term Strategy for Better Jobs (It Can Work Short-Term, Too)Plant Now, Win Later: Use a simple strategy to build job opportunities, inspired by "plant a tree today."Smart LinkedIn Outreach: Craft thoughtful messages to leaders, positioning yourself as a solution, not a job seeker.Multiple Irons in Fire: Connect with many companies for opportunities now and years ahead.Solution Method: Reach leaders above you with value-driven messages to build trust early.Track Connections: Manage outreach and follow-ups to stay visible without being pushy.Fast or Future Results: Get quick wins or set up for bigger roles over...2025-04-1520 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersANNOUNCEMENT: New Name!2025-04-1002 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersDr. Sharon Hull: Successful Career Transitions with Simple, Powerful ToolsDr. Sharon Hull: Founder of Meta Solutions and author of Professional Careers by Design, Dr. Hull brings 35 years of experience as a physician and coach to help over 450 clients pivot careers.Beating Self-Doubt: She shares her "hip pocket questions," starting with "What matters most to you?" to guide listeners through career uncertainty.Five-Step Framework: Identify what matters to you, your stakeholders, and your organization, then align and act—practical steps for any transition.Life Stage Insights: Early careers focus on skills, mid-careers on balance, and later ones on caretaking; most prioritize personal (70%) over pr...2025-04-0833 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers5 Personality Traits that Make (or Break) PromotionsThe Big Five Personality Traits and how they relate to career growth:Openness to ExperienceConscientiousnessExtraversionAgreeablenessNeuroticism (emotional stability)Traits linked to higher promotion rates:Extraversion – Helps with visibility and networkingConscientiousness – Correlates with high performance and dependabilityEmotional Stability – Supports calm decision-making under stressTraits that may hold you back:High Neuroticism – Linked to stress and fewer promotionsHigh Agreeableness – May lead to under-negotiation or lack of assertivenessHow industry and job type matter:Extraversion is vital i...2025-04-0116 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersFeel Good Fridays Update: Experts on Happiness, Positivity & Careers Coming Soon + How to Stay Up to DateI'm leading tomorrow’s session (March 28th)! After that, experts from around the world will join us and lead sessions on happiness, positivity, gratitude, career mindset shifts, and more. Sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date on Feel Good Fridays: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/newsletter Join us for upcoming Feel Good Fridays sessions: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/feelgood2025-03-2702 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersDr. Randy Brazie & Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Calming Anxiety & Boosting ConfidenceMeet the Experts: Dr. Randy Brazie (psychiatrist and medical director) and Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal (educator, financial advisor) discuss how medicine, neuroscience, and business intersect to help job seekers.Science of Stress: Understand how the nervous system reacts under pressure and why recognizing fight-or-flight (or freeze) responses is crucial for interview success.Practical Anxiety Techniques: Learn subtle “orienting” methods, mindful breathing, and ways to channel nervous energy (e.g., a brief walk or grounding in the moment).Financial Stability & Job Hunting: Discover budgeting essentials, managing debt, and why it’s better to “get rich slo...2025-03-2530 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersHandwritten Thank You Letters Move You Forward: The Secret Weapon Nobody UsesHandwritten thank you letters set you apart—but only send them for roles you actually want.Don’t bother writing one if you had a weird vibe, didn’t connect, or just aren’t excited.If the company, manager, role, or pay feels right—go the extra mile.Keep it short, safe, and strategic. This isn’t a place for emotion or storytelling.The goal? To show appreciation, reinforce interest, and subtly remind them you’re the solution to their needs.Handwritten Thank You Letter Template:Dear [Interviewer's First Name], Thank...2025-03-2104 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersPower of Positivity: 4 Steps to Transform Your CareerIntroduction to Positivity: This year’s focus is on how positivity can transform your personal growth, job search, interviews, and overall career trajectory.Defining Positivity: It’s not just happiness—it’s choosing hope, proactivity, and a solution-focused mindset despite challenges.Benefits in Career Growth:Positivity boosts resilience in a fast-changing work world.It enhances networking, opportunity recognition, and professional development.Job Search Mindset:Reframe rejection as a step closer to the right fit, not a failure.Treat every interview as a chance to refine skills and build confidence.Celebrat...2025-03-1810 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersHow to Move Up in Your Career: Announcing Feel Good FridaysFree career positivity and momentum sessions. Limited seats each week - book your spot ASAP!https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/feelgood2025-03-1406 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersKarin Hurt: How to Navigate RISING Workplace Conflict Like a ProfessionalWhy Workplace Conflict Is Rising70% say conflict at work is worse than ever.Remote work, poor management, and stress fuel tension.Ace Conflict-Related Interview QuestionsEmployers ask: “Tell me about a time you faced conflict?”Use the 4 C’s: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, Commitment. De-Escalate Conflict Like a ProUse “Tell me more” to calm heated situations.Spot toxic workplaces before you accept the job.Guest: Karen HurtCEO of Let’s Grow Leaders.Co-author of Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict.Takeaway...2025-03-1133 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersSOLUTION: My Proven Method to Land Interviews & Get Hired (Quick Overview)Tired of sending cover letters that never get a response? In this episode, I share a game-changing strategy that top executives and sales leaders use to stand out—and it works for anyone from entry-level to C-suite. Stop begging for jobs and start solving problems with this simple but powerful approach.Key Takeaways: Why mass applying is a waste of time – and what to do instead The "Rebecca Method" – a real-world example of a cover letter that gets results How to research and find gaps...2025-03-0705 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersMy Strategies for Pivoting Careers - The Secret Weapon Employers are Finally EmbracingCareer pivots are more common than ever – Nearly 49% of professionals make a major career change, and employers are becoming more open to hiring pivoters.The employer's perspective – While some still see career changers as risky, many companies now recognize the value of diverse experience and fresh thinking.Key factors that make a career pivot successful:Commitment – Show you’ve done the research, taken relevant courses, and built the skills needed.Transferable skills – Clearly explain how your past experience aligns with the new role.Passion...2025-03-0418 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersMore About Youhttp://jobinterviewexperience.com/survey2025-02-2801 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersDr. Benjamin Ritter: Networking Hacks for Landing Big JobsEpisode Summary:Networking That Works – Strategies to leverage your contacts for job opportunities.Breaking the Fear of Networking – How to start building relationships even if you don’t know many people.The Power of Intentional Networking – Why it’s not about collecting business cards but forming meaningful connections.Lessons from the Trenches – Dr. Benjamin Ritter and Matthew share their real-life experiences (successes & mistakes!).Online vs. In-Person Networking – Which one works best and how to master both.The Follow-Up Formula – How to maintain relationships and make networking...2025-02-2546 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersTurn "Ghosting" & Hiring Delays into Job Offers: My Smart Follow-Up StrategyRejection emails are frustrating, but what about ghosting, or when a position is put on hold? It’s not a bad sign—it’s an opportunity. In this episode, I break down:Why companies pause hiring – Common reasons behind hiring freezes and delays.What a “position on hold” really means – Why it’s not the same as rejection.The two common (but ineffective) responses – What most candidates do wrong.A powerful follow-up strategy – How to stay top of mind without being pushy.Three high-impact ways to showcase your expertise – Including shari...2025-02-1821 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersDr. Greg Chasson: Overcoming Perfectionism in Your Job Search and CareerIn this episode, we dive into perfectionism—how it impacts job seekers, employees, and leaders—and explore strategies to overcome its pitfalls without losing its advantages. Our guest is Dr. Gregory Chasson, a board-certified cognitive behavioral therapist, researcher, educator, and author of the new book, Flawed. Dr. Chasson breaks down why perfectionism can be both an asset and a hindrance, explaining how rigid thinking and excessive expectations can lead to anxiety, procrastination, and workplace friction.He introduces the “Emphasis Framework” (A, B, and C), a practical tool for deciding how much energy to give each task, gu...2025-02-0430 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers10 Make or Break Interview VIBESIn this episode of The Job Interview Experience, we dive deep into the fascinating (and often entertaining) world of interview vibes. Whether you're the over-prepared pro, the natural conversationalist, or even the overly confident charmer, understanding your interview style could be the key to unlocking your next big opportunity—or learning what’s holding you back. Here’s what you’ll discover:The 10 unique interview styles—which one are you?What works (and what definitely doesn’t) for each vibe.Why being too polished can actually hurt your chances.How to avoid rambling stor...2025-01-2820 min
MoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersThomas Powner: Stop Job Searching - Start Career Marketing. Insight to Get Noticed and HiredConnect with Thomas:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompowner/https://www.careerthinker.com/Thomas Powner, founder of Career Thinker, shares how to transform your job search into a powerful career marketing campaign. With 25+ years in sales, operations, and HR, Thomas offers practical advice to help job seekers stand out and succeed.Key Takeaways:Career Marketing Campaign: Position yourself as a solution to employers’ challenges using strategic branding, networking, and LinkedIn optimization.Resume Tips: Write impactful CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) bullet points to showcase results and bypass ATS systems....2025-01-2128 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, CareersSpying on Your Competition: Use LinkedIn to Research Your Job RivalsThis episode explores how to use LinkedIn to research your competition for a specific job or role.Key Takeaways:Understand your competition: Learn about the skills, experience, and accomplishments of other candidates applying for similar positions.Identify industry trends: Analyze the profiles of successful professionals in your target industry to understand the most valued skills and experiences.Level up your profile: Use your research to identify areas where you need to improve your own LinkedIn profile and overall candidacy.Gain a competitive edge: By understanding your competition, you...2025-01-1409 minMoveUp: Job Interviews, Negotiation, Promotions, Offers, Careers2025: My Top 4 Predictions for Promotions & OffersSkill-Based Hiring:Companies are prioritizing skills over degrees.Job seekers should highlight measurable results on resumes and LinkedIn.Employees can upskill strategically to stay competitive and post about it on LinkedIn.Hybrid and Remote Work:Self-management and productivity are crucial.Job seekers should emphasize remote work success and tools used.Employees can showcase initiative and problem-solving in remote settings.Personal Branding:Online and offline presence matters.Job seekers should update LinkedIn and curate a professional social media presence.Employees can share successes and build a reputation as a dependable innovator....2025-01-1014 min