Interview and Career tips from leading Experts

The Loop - episode

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Episode Description

Why do we get defensive at work? Why do we shy away from difficult questions in interviews? And how do we develop the self-awareness so this doesn't hold us back? In my conversation with Stefania Montagna, we dive deep into the meaning of EQ, why it's important, and why to develop it. Book a coaching call with Stefania here to work more on improving your emotional intelligence and self-awareness before your next interview-> https://app.carrus.io/s/stefania-montagna

Get $50 off any coaching session with this special link: https://carrus.io?via=free50Resources

from the podcast:

Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence Book

The Coddling of the American Mind, Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff

Write like a motherfucker, by Cheryl Strayed on The Rumpus The quote by Rumi:Beyond right and wrong there's a field, I'll meet you there.

Show notes:

[11:26] Stefania's experiences developing emotional intelligence

[13:45] Getting deep into emotional intelligence and what it means

[18:33] How to know if you are being reactive and measuring your self-awareness (and what does it mean when you are triggered often?)

[23:35] The role social media plays in reducing self-awareness

[25:30] Self-awareness during your interview, the desire to be right, and why you don't need the right answer

[28:00] Why it's triggering to be in an interview: The connection between work and belonging historically (supporting yourself economically)

[38:20] How interviewing is like dating + tips for feeling out the right role instead of overthinking it

[40:00] Interview coming up? Stefania's Framework to Identify Before-After Moments and tactics you can use today and building out your story and Elevator Pitch

[49:30] The "tell me about yourself" question and why you're doing it wrong

[52:00] How companies assess Emotional Intelligence in an interview / why people avoid conflict/ how to overcome this obstacle

[1:02:50] Where we were 30-40 years ago, and the importance of honesty and vulnerability in the interview

[1:10:00] Making the same mistakes, re-learning painful lessons

[1:12:30] The importance of humility

[1:17:00] Stefania's coaching focus and her tips on when you should get a coach

Questions, comments or feedback? Email me at misha@carrus.io!

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The Loop - episode

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Episode Description

In this 2-part podcast series, I interview former Amazon bar raiser and executive recruiter Eric Hudson on Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles. He unpacks the real meaning behind each one, and shares expert tips on how you can best prepare for the Amazon interview. If you're trying to understand what these principles really mean, the stories behind them, and how to prepare for the Amazon interview, there is a TON of value in this podcast.

You can check out Part 1 of this series here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/358d04ff

Book a call with Eric here and get help nailing your interview and negotiating your offer—> https://app.carrus.io/s/eric-h-1

Show notes and highlights:

[2:50] Bias for action

[8:15] Frugality

[13:40] Earn Trust

[18:40] Dive Deep

[28:45] Have Backbone, Disagree and Commit

[36:52] Deliver Results

[40:00] Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility

[42:40] Strive to Be Earth’s Best Employer

[46:30] Why people should have examples focused on multiple LPs / using the same answer more than once

Questions, comments or feedback?Drop me an email at misha@carrus.io

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The Loop - episode

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Episode Description

In today's conversation I interview former tech executive and founder of Kadima Careers, Alan Stein. We discuss all the ways in which the hiring process is biased, along with strategies any underrepresented individual can use to overcome these obstacles. Alan spent several years at tech companies like Google, Facebook, Amex and Salesforce, and witnessed first hand the efforts companies made to promote diversity and inclusion, which often fell short. Using this experience, Alan decided to take matters into his own hands and start Kadima Careers, a business that equips underrepresented talent with the tools and confidence to accelerate their career and increase compensation.

You can connect with Alan on LinkedIn here, and get coaching and career support at Kadima Careers here--> https://kadimacareers.com/

Show notes and highlights:

[4:20]Alan's story and why a pasty white dude is passionate about diversity

[7:00] What Alan tried to do to decrease hiring bias at tech companies like Google

[8:57] The main inputs for talent acquisition/hiring and all the ways they are biased

[15:00] What is a "good" outcome for diversity in a company? How Alan thinks about this issue

[19:00] Having a difficult to pronounce name and bias in screening resumes

[21:30] Where the funnel is broken, the sourcing of candidates and why incentives for recruiters and hiring managers are often skewed

[24:30] What is the "Rooney Rule" or Diverse Slate Approach, and why are the advantages/disadvantages?

[29:30] The recruiter stage vs. other stages and where the worst bias is

[34:00] Why Alan decided to start his own business to solve this problem vs. do this internally

[42:00] Reasons to aim for big tech companies instead of smaller or mid size firms

[43:20] The Growth Framework Alan teaches to find a job

[46:00] The importance of 'tenacity' and how to handle getting rejected from interviews - 295 rejections later

Comments, questions or feedback? Email me at misha@carrus.io!

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The Loop - episode

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Episode Description

In today's episode, I sit down with former Amazon recruiter Tays Heyer to talk all about the Amazon recruitment process and how to nail the first screening call. He explains how to make a CV that gets you past the online screening, the best way to go through your CV during the recruiter call, what to watch out for, and lessons he's learned from doing thousands of screenings.

You can get career and interview coaching with Tays here —> https://app.carrus.io/s/john-heyer-1

Show notes and highlights:

[3:05] Tays' experience as a recruiter

[7:00] How Amazon hired high volume

[9:45] What Amazon recruiters are looking for when they screen a CV/resume (what boxes you need to check)

[12:30] Job titles, scope of your work, and why you shouldn't take titles too seriously

[13:40] Why you should apply for roles that are more recently posted

[16:30] How to get referrals

[18:50] How Amazon recruiters look at a resume/CV (growth, years experience, titles, education, etc)

[22:00] Unpacking the Recruiter call, when you can expect to get a call back, what to prepare specifically for the first call

[28:00] The biggest mistakes people in the 1st recruiter call

[30:30] What if you're not a fit for the role, but a fit for the company?

[34:00] How to leverage the relationship with your recruiter / how to communicate/ how often to check in

[44:30] Final tips for the interview

Comments, questions or feedback? Drop me a message at misha@carrus.io

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The Loop - episode

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Episode Description

In this 2-part podcast series, I interview former Amazon bar raiser and executive recruiter Eric Hudson on Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles. He unpacks the real meaning behind each one, and shares expert tips on how you can best prepare for the Amazon interview.If you're trying to understand what these principles really mean, the stories behind them, and how to prepare for the Amazon interview, there is a TON of value in this podcast.

You can check out Part 2 of this series here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/370180aa

Book a call with Eric here and get help nailing your interview and negotiating your offer—> https://app.carrus.io/s/eric-h-1

Show notes and highlights:

[2:30] Why Amazon's LPs are important and are not just 'nice values'

[5:20] Customer Obsession

[11:20] Ownership

[15:40] Invent and Simplify

[19:10] Are Right, a Lot

[24:00] Learn and Be Curious

[27:35] Hire and Develop the Best

[32:07] Insist on the Highest Standards

[35:00] Think Big

[41:00] What principles are important for your Position at Amazon, which ones to ignore, and which ones to focus on

Questions, comments or feedback? Drop me an email at misha@carrus.io

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