Career Cravings
Career Cravings is a career coaching podcast hosted by Irina Posan, a seasoned HR expert and former corporate leader. Each week, Irina shares actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help ambitious professionals land roles they love and accelerate their success. The show covers topics like job hunting, promotions, career pivots, and landing dream roles, offering guidance based on her experience designing hiring systems and leading recruitment teams. Listeners can expect practical advice to build both their career and the life they crave.
Episodes
93. Why Great Candidates Don't Get Hired (And What to Do Instead) with Anna Belyaeva
The job market may have changed, but one thing hasn't: the best opportunities don't go to the most desperate candidates. They go to the professionals who know how to position themselves as the solution.In this episode, Irina sits down with career strategist Anna Belyaeva to unpack what it really takes to stand out in today's AI-driven hiring landscape. Together, they explore how min
92. How to Turn Your Biggest Dreams Into Reality (Even If They Scare You)
The biggest dreams are rarely the ones you announce confidently.They are the ones you write privately in your journal, think about for years, and immediately talk yourself out of because they feel too ambitious, too unrealistic, or too far away from where you are today.In this episode, Irina is sharing the messy middle of pursuing three dreams that scare her enough to say out loud: becoming a best
91. How To Bring Your Most Magnetic Self To Your Career and Life with Carly Ottaway
You've probably heard the advice to become your "best self." But what if that's the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, Irina sits down with Carly Ottaway, founder and CEO of Web of Words, bestselling author of Coming Home, and host of The Favourite Self Podcast. Through her work helping founders build authentic brands and her own journey of rebuilding after life&apos
90. How to Find More Meaning and Fulfillment at Work
You landed the role you wanted. The title looked right on LinkedIn. The pay was better. The path made sense.So why does it feel like something is missing?That feeling, the quiet I thought this would feel better than it does isn't a sign you made the wrong move. It's a sign you evolved and your career didn't evolve with you. And it's the single most common pattern I see in clien
89. The Mindset Practice Behind Every Quantum Leap I've Made
This is a different kind of episode.I turned the mic on the moment it happened. I'd just gotten off a call with my coach, I'd been crying for 15 minutes straight, and I had this knowing in my body that everything in my life was about to change. Not a hope. Not a wish. A certainty.So I documented it.In this episode, I'm sharing the practice I've used during every quantum leap in
88. 6 Things You Should Lie About in a Job Interview
"Just be yourself in the interview."It's the most repeated career advice on the internet, and it's quietly costing people job offers every single day.Because here's the truth: the interview process isn't designed to reward the most honest candidate. It's designed to find the person who can communicate their value most clearly in a very small window of time. And t
87. How to Land More Interviews in 2026
You're landing interviews. You're just not getting invited back.If that's where you are right now, this episode is the one. Because here's what most job seekers don't realize: if you're getting phone screens but not converting them to the next round at least 80% of the time, the problem isn't your resume, your qualifications, or the market. It's the first 60
86. The Announcement I’ve Been Waiting to Share
You had the vision. You wrote it on the board. And then you hit the part where you couldn't actually see how it was going to happen.That's exactly where I was at the end of last year. The manuscript was almost finished. The book had a release date. And I knew I wanted a launch that did this book justice, something bigger than anything I'd done before. I just couldn't see the pa
85. The Interview Answers That Get You Hired Inside a Live Coaching Call
Most interview advice tells you what to do. This episode shows you what it actually looks like when someone does it in real time.This is a behind-the-scenes look at a live coaching call inside HR Star, Irina's group program for HR professionals. You'll hear real clients working through real challenges, from a director-level candidate building out her cost savings story for a total reward
84. How to Set Goals You Actually Achieve in 2026
Six months into the year, and your goals are either thriving, stalled, or quietly forgotten. This episode is for all three.Irina is pulling back the curtain on the exact five-step goal-setting process she has used for the last decade to go from a moldy government housing basement to a multi-million dollar dream home, a book launch, a health transformation, and a business she's obsessed with.
83. When Your Boss Is the Problem With Andrew L. Regal
If you've ever driven home from work and realized you weren't even aware of the road because your boss was still living rent-free in your head, this episode will make you feel less alone.Andrew L. Regal spent over 25 years as a media executive at places like CNBC, MSNBC, and the Wall Street Journal. He was pulled off a plane by an angry CEO. He was ostracized for months after giving a de
82. How to Make More Money Without Working 24/7
If the life you want and the income you have right now don't match, this episode will change how you think about both.This is a solo episode and one of the most personal ones yet. Irina shares the story of growing up with nothing, the moment at 12 years old that shaped everything she believed about money and choices, and the exact framework she used to build a career that funds the life she a
81. The LinkedIn Mistake That's Keeping You From Getting Hired With Miranda VonFricken
If you're applying to roles and not hearing back, your resume might not be the problem. Your LinkedIn might be.Miranda VonFricken, LinkedIn strategist and author of Own Your Awesome, joins Irina to break down what recruiters are actually seeing when they land on your profile and why most job seekers are invisible without realizing it. This isn't theory. Miranda spent years on the recruit
80. Why Faking It at Work Is Costing You With David Pettrone Swalve
If you’ve ever felt like you have to wear a mask at work, code switch, or say what people want to hear just to get ahead… this episode will change how you think about your career.I sat down with David Pettrone Swalve to talk about what authenticity really looks like in today’s job market, and why it might actually be the missing piece in your career growth, leadership, and fulfillment.Because bein
79. What Makes Someone Stand Out and Get Hired Today With Marnie and Nick
If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still not standing out in your job searchthis episode will completely shift how you think about your career.Because it’s not just about your resume.It’s not just about your experience.It’s about how you understand yourself, how you communicate your value, and how you position yourself in every conversation.In this episode, I sit down with the auth
78. Is This Really It? What to Do When Your Career No Longer Fits You
If you’ve worked for years to land the role you thought you wanted… and now you’re sitting there thinking “is this really it?” this episode is for you.Because this isn’t failure. It’s what happens when the version of you today no longer fits the career you chose years ago.In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many high achievers hit this point, what it actually means, and how to figure out wha
77. AI Is Replacing Jobs… But Creating Bigger Opportunities With Jay Kiew
If you’ve been wondering what AI actually means for your career whether your role is at risk, how layoffs are really happening, and what it takes to stay relevant this episode will change the way you think about the future of work.I’m joined by Jay Kiew, CEO of Change Fluency, and we’re breaking down what’s actually happening behind the scenes with AI, job disruption, and career growth.This is not
76. Seven Career Lessons From a Year That Changed Everything
If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or questioning your next career move, this episode is a powerful reset.In this episode of Career Cravings, I’m sharing seven lessons from the past year that completely changed the way I think about careers, growth, and the decisions we make when we feel stuck.These lessons came from coaching hundreds of professionals navigating today’s job market, as well
75. I Hate My Job Is It Time to Quit?
HR STAR NOW OPEN: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch What should you do when you hate your job but you’re not sure quitting is the right move?In this episode of Career Cravings, I’m sharing my honest and slightly spicy take as a former HR leader on one of the biggest career decisions professionals face.I also share a vulnerable behind-the-scenes update on my book journey and why I made the d
74. I Built a Million-Dollar Program (And Why I’m Closing It)
After five years of building HR Star into a million-dollar program—and helping over 1,000 people land roles—I’ve made the decision to close it.Not because it’s broken.Not because it stopped working.But because I’ve outgrown it.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of that decision—the thoughts, the resistance, and the moment I realized I couldn’t ignore what’s next anymore.We talk abou
73. How to Position Yourself for a Bigger Salary Offer
HR STAR NOW OPEN: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch What if the reason your job search isn’t working… isn’t your experience, but the way you’re positioning it?In this episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with my client Pooja, an HR professional with more than 10 years of experience who spent eight to nine months stuck in a frustrating job search cycle.Constantly rewriting her resume.Prepar
72: How to Get Hired After Moving to a New Country
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining If you have global HR experience but Canada is treating you like you are starting from zero, this episode will show you how to flip the script fastIn this Career Cravings career transformation, I sit down with my client Pratibha, a global HR leader who moved to Canada in 2023 with a baby, took time
71. 6 Months of Silence to 2 Offers in 30 Days
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining If you have been applying for months and hearing nothing back, this episode will change the way you see your job search.This is an honest, behind the scenes conversation about what it really feels like to start over in a new country, work a minimum wage job while being overqualified, and keep pushin
70. Grow Your Career to C-Suite with advice from CHRO
If you’ve ever wondered how someone rises from being underestimated to leading at the highest level, this episode is for you.In this episode Irina sits down with Aileen Edwards, a CHRO turned CEO, to unpack what it really takes to grow into the C-suite especially when you don’t have the “traditional” advantages many executives start with. Aileen shares how she turned her background into leverage,
69. How to Build a Personal Brand AI Can’t Replace
AI is changing the job market fast and the roles getting hit first are the administrative, repetitive, task-heavy ones. That’s why personal branding is no longer optional. Your reputation, voice, values, and presence are the competitive advantage AI cannot replace.In this episode, Irina breaks down how to build a powerful personal brand inside your organization and externallywithout becoming an in
68. Offer Negotiation Guide: How to Get Highballed Instead of Lowballed
If you’ve ever wondered how some candidates get higher titles, bigger salaries, and offers that are better than what they even asked for, this episode will change how you think about negotiation.I’m breaking down why my clients are getting highballed instead of lowballed and why it has nothing to do with luck or last-minute negotiation tricks. Negotiation power is earned long before the offer lett
67. When Your Job Looks Great But Feels Wrong With Emily Liou
If you’re telling yourself “I’m just tired” but deep down you know a vacation wouldn’t fix it, this episode is for you.Irina sits down with Emily Liou to unpack misalignment burnout the slow burn that happens when your work no longer matches your values, your desires, or the version of you you’re becoming. You’ll learn how to spot the signs early, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to f
66. Networking Is Not The Fastest Way To A Job
👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/roomIf you’ve been told networking is the fastest way to land a job this episode may completely change how you approach your job search.Networking works. But not on the timeline most job seekers expect.In today’s job market, many professionals spend hours sending LinkedIn messages, attending events, and asking for refer
65. Why Executive Communication Gets You Promoted Faster with Katy McFee
👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers.Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshopMost people think executive communication is about sounding smart. It’s not. And if you’re trying to land a promotion or interview like a leader, this episode wil
64. LEAKED Ask Me Resume and Interview Fixes That Work
👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers.Feel like you're doing everything right in your job search but still not landing offers?In this special Ask Irina Q&A episode, I’m sharing my full Career Cravings framework and live coaching real professionals
63. Secrets of the Career Game and How to Get Promoted Faster with Kendall Berg
👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers.Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshopI used to think promotions were all about hard work until I realized there’s a whole career game happening behind the scenes.In this episode, I sit down with a for
62. Stop Employers From Saying “We Went With a More Qualified Candidate”
👇 Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjanEver left an interview feeling confident… only to get the same rejection?“We went with a more qualified candidate.”If they called you, you are qualified. But the reason you’re not landing offers might be your blind spot the one thing you're most nervous they’ll ask about.In this episode, I’m teaching you my Blind S
61. Interview Like a Leader and Land the Role You Actually Want
👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2, 2026👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan I could see the writing on the wall and that moment changed everything.In this episode, I’m joined by one of my client Rachel, a senior HR professional who proactively made her next move before a company buyout could impact her role. After 8 years at the same company, she was facing the job market with outdated
60. The Secrets of landing 3 job offers in 1 month
👇Now enrolling HR STAR 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan What really changes when you go from being overlooked to in demand?After 8 years in HR and completing his MBA, Aaron felt stuck. He wasn’t getting interviews, and he was questioning if the pivot he wanted was even possible. Within weeks of shifting his strategy and rebuilding his confidence, he was interviewing daily and ultimat
59. What to Do When You Don’t Meet All the Requirements
👇Now enrolling HR STAR until Feb 2 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan What if you could land the role before you’ve ever held the title? In this episode, we walk through the exact pivot strategy that helped a job seeker go from overlooked to offer in hand with just one interview. You’ll hear how “acting as if” changed everything in her job search, and how she rewired her confidence and
58. How She Got Hired 10 Days After Rewriting Her Resume
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Now enrolling HR STAR: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunchjan I still remember the moment Sandali told me she got the offer.After four months of silence, rejection, and second-guessing herself, she went from mass applying with no traction to choosing between multiple interviews and landing her d
57. From Layoff to 3 Job Offers: How She Beat Imposter Syndrome
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining A layoff can shake your confidence but it doesn’t have to define your career.In this powerful episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with HR leader Candace Jarvis to unpack her journey from an unexpected layoff, through months of self‑doubt and imposter syndrome, to receiving three job offers at once
56. Top Interview Questions to Ask (At Every Stage) to Get Hired
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Most candidates obsess over giving the “perfect” answers in interviews. But the truth?It’s the questions you ask that make you unforgettable.In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact questions to ask at every interview stage from recruiter screens to final round decision-makers so you can sta
55. Job Search Strategy That Actually Works in 2026 (Why 2022 Advice Is Failing You)
👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role Jan 22 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining If you’ve been applying to dozens of jobs and hearing crickets or wondering why roles you’re fully qualified for still feel out of reach this episode is going to shift everything.This week, I’m sharing my full conversation with career strategist and author Linda Raynier, originally recorded for Linda&
54. The End-of-Year Routine That Helped Me Hit My Biggest Goals Yet
It’s the end of the year and one of my favorite episodes to record.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the two personal rituals that have completely transformed how I set goals, stay aligned, and manifest some of the biggest wins in my life and business.From letters to my future self (that brought me to tears a year later) to a digital vision board I interact with daily, I’m walki
53. The Manifestation Story I’ve Never Shared (Until Now)
This episode isn’t just about landing your dream role it’s about creating your dream life.I’m pulling back the curtain on a story I’ve never shared publicly: how I manifested $1 million (yes, really), what Gabby Bernstein told me when she picked me out of a crowd of 1,200 people, and why I was bawling in the bathtub just days before everything I envisioned came true.From perfect health to my dream
52. My Book Writing Process: The Turning Point I’ve Been Waiting For
I announced I’m writing a book recently.This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the process — and the unexpected solo trip that unlocked it all.In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened during my writing retreat in Vegas: the airplane downloads, the spa-day breakthroughs, and the moment I crossed 30,000+ words in just a few days.We’ll talk about the mindset, the mistakes, and the su
51. Introvert at Work? Here’s How to Succeed with Linda Raynier
Quiet Achievers, Big Career With Author Linda Raynier If you have ever felt like the hard working, heads down high performer who is still overlooked for promotions, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with author and YouTube creator Linda Raynier to talk about her new book, The Quiet Achiever, and what it really takes for introverted high achievers to feel seen, confident, an
50. The Big Announcement I’ve Been Waiting to Share
It’s episode 50 (!!) and I’m celebrating with my biggest announcement yet…✨ I’m writing a book.Not just any book—but the one that’s been living in my heart for over three years. Born out of healing, clarity, and a mission to help you build a career and life that feels deeply aligned.In this milestone episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes: how my 2022 cancer journey and spiritual awakening firs
49. 3 Career and Life Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again
What if the reason you’re feeling stuck isn’t lack of ambition—but a decision you haven’t made yet?In this vulnerable episode, Irina shares the three biggest career (and life) mistakes she made while climbing the corporate ladder—so you can skip the detours and build a life you actually love.These aren’t vague reflections. They’re the exact mindset shifts, decisions, and intuitive pivots that help
48. Nervous in Interviews Use This Confidence Hack That Works Every Time
If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking, “What did I just say?” this episode is for you.Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a skill you build, and in this episode, Irina teaches you her signature Story Stroll Method a powerful (and surprisingly fun) way to practice your top interview stories out loud so you sound calm, clear, and in control when it counts.This is the exact
47. How to Interview Like a Storyteller and Land the Role
Most people treat interviews like interrogations—and that’s exactly why they freeze, ramble, or walk away thinking, “Why did I say that?”But here's the truth: the most qualified person doesn't always get the job the best storyteller does.Irina shares the exact framework she uses with clients to turn interviews into conversations that connect. You’ll hear how she went from shaking hands i
46. How to Make Your Job Search More Productive in One Hour a Day
📣 Join Irina LIVE: Invite-Only Q&A Masterclass – November 13Get personalized coaching on your job search, interview prep, or career clarity.🎟️ Save your seat → https://www.irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-novemberFeeling like your job search is a full-time job but with zero results to show for it? You might not need more hours. You just need more focus.In this episode of Career Cravings, Iri
45. BTS of My Business and Life I Don’t Need a Vacation From
🚨 Join Me Live – November 13I'm hosting a private Q&A Masterclass to coach you through your exact job search or career block.🎟️ Save your seat: irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-novemberBack from Maui, Vegas, and a powerful business retreat—and bringing you all the behind-the-scenes shifts. This season has redefined how I build a career and life I don’t need to escape from. In this deepl
44. Career Questions You’re Afraid to Ask (Live Coaching)
Live Q&A from Career Cravings Live: Real Questions, Raw AnswersThis one’s personal, powerful, and completely unfiltered.In this live Q&A recording from Career Cravings Live, I invited two incredible guest speakers to join me on stage—and what followed blew us away. The questions were honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, rebuilding confidence,
43. How to Find Your Purpose in Your Career
The Keynote That Sparked It All: My Rawest Career Talk YetThis is the most vulnerable talk I’ve ever given—and I’m sharing it with you, unfiltered.In this special episode, I’m bringing you inside the room at Career Cravings Live with the full recording of my keynote presentation. I shared stories I’ve never told publicly before—real moments that shaped my career, challenged my confidence, and rede
42. What I didn’t expect from hosting my first ever live event and conference
Behind the Scenes of My First Live Podcast Event: Career Cravings LiveThis was the most unforgettable day of my career—and today I’m pulling back the curtain to show you exactly what it took to make it happen.I’m breaking down the messy middle, the surprises I never could’ve planned for, and why I waited three years to finally take action on this dream. If you’ve got a vision that’s been sitting o
41. How to Finally Get Promoted: 3 Real Career Moves That Actually Work
You don’t have to leave your company to grow your career.Here’s how Hallie Got Promoted Without Switching CompaniesIn this episode, I’m joined by Hallie Leach, who went from feeling stuck as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to landing her dream role as a Recruiter—without switching companies. She shares how she reframed her story, clarified her path, and made a confident ask that paid off.✔️ How H
40. Fix These 5 Job Search Mistakes to Finally Land the Interview (and the Offer)
If your job search feels like it’s going nowhere—this is why.In this episode, I break down the #1 reason smart, qualified professionals aren’t landing interviews, callbacks, or offers right now. Hint: it’s not your resume format or lack of experience.It’s your messaging—and it’s keeping you invisible. ✔️ Why simply “customizing” your resume isn’t enough anymore ✔️ The exact messaging shift that he
39. How to Stay Motivated When Things Get Hard (and You're Facing Rejection)
Let’s be real: it’s easy to feel positive when things are going your way.But what about when you’re doing all the right things—and still feel stuck?This episode is for the moments when the rejections pile up. When the silence in your job search gets loud. When life feels off and you need something to pull you back to yourself.Today, I’m breaking down: ✔️ The subtle mindset shift that will immediat
38. Let’s Be Honest: These 5 Lies Are Keeping You Jobless or Underpaid
DOORS TO HR STAR ARE NOW OPEN 👇Get $3,000+ in 1:1 bonuses and guaranteed results—👉 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch👇 Watch the Webinar Herehttps://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/59/0y50xigrurouqw7b2This episode is going to hit home.Because if you’ve been telling yourself you’ll figure it out alone, or that you just need more time, this might be the exact reason you’re still job searching.I’
37. It’s Not the Market — It’s the Method
DOORS TO HR STAR ARE NOW OPEN 👇Get $3,000+ in 1:1 bonuses and guaranteed results👉 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch👇 Watch the Webinar Herehttps://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/59/0y50xigrurouqw7b2Let’s talk about the myth that’s keeping you stuck: “It’s just the market right now.”In this second episode of my “Biggest Job Search Mistakes” series, I’m calling out one of the most common excus
36. Stop Believing This: 3 Myths Keeping You Stuck (and Unhired)
👇 Save Your Spot for the FREE HR Job Search Live Training (Sept 11!)https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Ever catch yourself saying, “I already know that” when it comes to job search advice? Yep—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth: if you’re not landing interviews, if you’re still applying with no traction, or if you're getting ghosted even after interviews… something’s not
35. The 12-Week Plan You Need to Hit Your Career Goal Before 2026
Save Your Spot for the FREE HR Job Search Live Training (Sept 11!)https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Didn’t hit your career goal yet this year? There’s still time—but only if you shift into action now.In this episode, I walk you through my 12-week reset method to help you land interviews (and offers!) before the year is up. Whether you’re job searching, thinking of a career pivot, or just t
34. How to Land a Senior Role—Even If You Feel Stuck or Underqualified
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role👇It’s happening on September 11th! https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining From Minimum Wage to HR Director—How Shrey Turned It All Around in 90 DaysShrey had 9 years of global HR experience—but after moving to Canada, he was stuck.No job. No clarity. And after a year of rejections and financial pressure, he took a minimum wage labor
33. Feeling Invisible in Your Job Search? Here’s How to Get Noticed Fast
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role: Sept 11 2025👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Sydney felt invisible. Applications sent. Zero responses. No momentum. She knew something had to change.In this episode, we break down how she went from burnout and second-guessing… to landing the exact role she was chasing (with room to grow).Inside, you’ll hear: ✔️ The resume sh
32. What Recruiters Really Look For: Insider Tips to Land More Interviews
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role: Sept 11 2025👇https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining You’re sending out resumes, getting ghosted, and wondering if anyone is actually hiring right now.I get it—and that’s exactly why I brought on one of the most honest, heart-led recruiters I know: Pino Addesa, founder of The Staffing Alternative and a 20+ year veteran in the indust
31. Stop Rewriting Your Resume for Every Application, Do this Instead
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 14 2025👇https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVEIf you’re applying to jobs every day, rewriting your resume each time, and still not hearing back — this episode is for you.Mayuri spent 14 months stuck in that cycle.She applied everywhere. Got ghosted. Even paid $7K for coaching that didn’t help.No offers. No clarity. Just burnout.Then she joined HR Star.And in less than
30. The 4-Step Job Search Strategy That Gets You Hired in 90 Days (Even If You’ve Tried Everything)
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVEYou don’t need more job applications. You need a better strategy.If you’ve been tweaking your resume, tailoring every cover letter, and still hearing silence — this episode is the missing link.Irina breaks down the exact 4-part strategy her clients use to land dream roles in 90 days or less — even in today’s market. No fluff,
29. Why Cold Applying Still Works If You Do It Right
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVEIf you’ve been told that cold applying doesn’t work anymore, this episode will change your mind.In this episode, Irina shares the exact strategy her client Upasana used to land her dream job through a cold application—after being laid off twice in one year. You’ll learn how to stand out in a competitive market, even if you do
28. How to Prep for an Interview in 30 Minutes or Less
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVEHow to Prep for an Interview in 30 Minutes (or Less)Think you need hours to prepare for an interview? You don’t.In this episode, Irina breaks down the exact 30-minute interview strategy her clients use to land six-figure offers—even without negotiating. You’ll learn how to prepare quickly and confidently, using her proven “To
27. The Resume Step Everyone Skips and Why It’s Costing You Interviews
Here’s the truth: updating your resume without doing this first step is like building a house without a foundation.In this episode, Irina reveals the single most overlooked part of the resume process—and why skipping it is the reason you’re not landing interviews. This strategy has helped clients go from months of silence to multiple offers in just weeks.What you will learn: ✔️ Why tweaking your r
26. She Landed 2 Job Offers in 30 Days Here’s What She Did Differently
Sending out endless resumes with no results? You’re not alone but you might just be one strategy shift away from success.In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina talks with HR Star client Kayla, who went from burnout and rejections to landing two job offers in just 30 days without changing her experience or burning herself out.This is a must-listen if you’ve been wondering whether it’s really sti
25. How to Build Confidence When Imposter Syndrome Hits
Imposter syndrome isn’t proof you don’t belong—it’s a signal you’re growing. Whether you're stepping into a new role, preparing for an interview, or speaking up in a leadership meeting, that wave of doubt doesn’t mean stop. It means go anyway.Whether you’re starting a new job, speaking up in meetings, or preparing for an interview, that doubt doesn’t mean “stop.” It means go anyway.In this ep
24. Top Resume Fix That Landed 3 Interviews in 24 Hours
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