HeyJaredShortlisted by Future Women
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…
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Explaining a traumatic gap on your CV (opens the original)
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Many capable women have a gap on their CV they dread explaining, from family violence, illness, burnout, a workplace injury, or caring. In a job interview, the choice can feel like one of two options - overshare or lie. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, Helen and Jamila talk about traumatic employment gaps and give you the tools to share as much - or as little - about what happened as you’d like. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional develop
Managing and disclosing neurodivergence (opens the original)
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A standard interview is arguably the worst possible test of a neurodivergent candidate’s actual ability. Why? Interviews tend to reward smooth small talk and steady eye contact over the skills the job actually needs. In this episode, Helen and Jamila discuss accommodations and disclosures, as well as dispel any notions that needing things done differently means being less capable. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on I
Job hunting as a migrant or visa holder (opens the original)
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The sad truth about working across cultures is that talented people often arrive in a new country with deep experience and then watch it get quietly discounted. In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will give you practical tips for how to get ahead of this structural bias and present your skills to new employers. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn Find out more about the FW
Navigating seniority and flexibility (opens the original)
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We're back for season 3! To kick things off, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi are discussing one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to pitch for a senior role (that looks different). Plenty of senior leaders don’t want to lean out. They want to keep the seniority and the pay while reshaping the load. In this episode, Helen and Jamila discuss how to frame your expertise when seeking a senior role, but with flexibility or part time hours. Become an FW member to join the movement an
Coming soon: Helen and Jamila return with Shortlisted season 3 (opens the original)
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FW Managing Director Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi are back to answer more of your job interview questions and dilemmas in season 3 of Shortlisted. In it: pitching for a senior role, recruitment agencies, managing neurodivergence, AI and more. Tune in as Helen and Jamila hold your virtual hand and guide you every step of the way, right to the interview door and straight onto the shortlist. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional developm
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