Shortlisted by Future Women

Ask any woman and she’ll tell you about a time when she was too something. At work, women are suffocated by stereotypes about who we should be and how we should behave. In FW’s new podcast, Too Much, join Helen McCabe as she speaks with high-achieving women who bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths. Episodes drop weekly. Apple,SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the spiritual sequel to Shortlisted - Mindset. Mindset is a guide to getting out of your own way and a blueprint for professional success. In this series, neuroscience coach Shelley Laslett will join FW’s Sally Spicer to explore the negative feelings that threaten to hold us back before FW’s Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi share their practical wisdom, moving you just that little bit closer to resilience and fulfilment. In our first episode Shelley explains the science behind fear, and why our brain treats sitting in the waiting room ahead of a job interview the same as outrunning a bear. After you're done listening, head over to Apple or Spotify to follow Mindset and listen to the rest of the series. And don't forget to rate and review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing makes a person go weak at the knees quite like a job interview. No matter how experienced or accomplished you are, being quizzed on your suitability for a role, is nerve-wracking. Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi have been on both sides of job interviews more times than they can count. And they’ve learned that most interviews come down to the same handful of questions - and the same common mistakes. Enter: Shortlisted, a podcast by Future Women, where Helen and Jamila hold your virtual hand and walk with you, every step of the way, to the interview door and straight onto the shortlist. In this episode, Helen and Jamila take a birds’ eye view on interview preparation. From doing your research to picking the right anecdotes, we’ll teach you how to manage your nerves and deliver an interview you’re proud of. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Helen and Jamila will teach you a simple formula to answer literally any situational interview question. The STAR method isn’t about the content of your answer but an approach to structuring your thoughts in a clever and compelling way. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the daunting prospect of what to wear. Helen and Jamila don’t normally make it their business to tell anyone how to dress but professional clothing has changed a lot in the past decade. Get up to date, so your clothes don’t risk destabilising your confidence. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi deliver a pre-interview pep-talk to convert your interview anxiety into interview enthusiasm. It’s absolutely understandable to feel nervous before an interview but that doesn’t mean it has to impact your performance. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will help you master the uncomfortable art of selling yourself. We’re taught that modesty is a virtue but job interviews are not the place to talk down your achievements. Let’s learn how to take credit for your wins, speak to your strengths, show off your talents and demonstrate potential. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi kick off a series of episodes that teach you how to bring up and address particularly tricky interview subjects; beginning with flexible work. How do you ask to work part-time, or from home, or to leave at 3pm on Wednesdays without jeopardising your chances of getting the gig? Let’s explore what might work for you and how to ask for it. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore another common interview question: What are your salary expectations? Let’s talk about what you’re worth, what your potential employer can afford to pay, how to answer this question and what to do if they don’t mention salary at all. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi dive into the deep end with the most unpleasant of common interview questions: What’s your biggest weakness? This might sound backwards but being ready to answer this can actually be an enormous advantage, and even become an interview strength. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, we’re tackling the age-old problem of ageism. Participants in Future Women’s Jobs Academy have told us that this is something they’re worried about and, in some cases, have experienced. So, how do you respond in an interview where the employer clearly thinks your age means you’re not the right culture or skills fit for the job? AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the common interview question: Where do you see yourself in five years? This question is actually employer code for assessing your career ambitions, your expectations for progression and how long you might stay with the organisation. Let’s learn how to answer honestly, while also answering effectively. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi teach you how to explain having taken an extended career break, without it hurting your chances of getting the job. We’ve included not only tips but possible scripts, to help get you started and boost your confidence at the same time. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the common interview question: Why did you leave your last job? While we always counsel honesty, this is an occasion where too much information can be a hindrance rather than help your chances of getting the job. Let’s navigate the minefield of having left a previous employer on less than ideal terms. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi teach you how to communicate why you’re transitioning to a new career and how to showcase the transferable skills you possess. Pivot was not just the word du jour of 2020. Let’s learn what it takes to switch industries by harnessing the benefits of what you’ve already learned. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will help you plan the best possible answer to another common interview question: Why do you want to work for us? This question is an incredible opportunity to communicate your values and show how they align with your potential new employers’. So, let’s get started. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi prepare you for the questions you can’t really prepare for. From which kitchen utensil best represents your personality to how many tennis balls would fit in a Boeing 747, employers love a curveball question. We’ll explain how to stay calm, understand what the employer is trying to get at and how to reason through a great answer. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi are doing a post game analysis. In other words, how to assess the success of the interview and what you should do next. Let’s figure out when, how and if you should get in touch again after your interview. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi fast forward to the end of your job interview. When the hard part is over, you’ve answered all their questions and it’s very nearly time to wrap up, when you’re asked: Do you have any questions for us? Let’s learn how to get the answers to any questions you might have while also taking advantage of this final opportunity to sell yourself. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing makes a person go weak at the knees quite like a job interview. Enter: Shortlisted, a podcast by Future Women where Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi hold your virtual hand, walking with you every step of the way, right to the interview door and straight onto the shortlist. Shortlisted is now available wherever you get your podcasts. AppleSpotify Future Women InstagramFacebookLinkedIn TwitterFuture Women’s Jobs AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.