Equipped Interview
Equipped Interview is a podcast that helps listeners prepare for job interviews with clarity and confidence. Each episode shares real-world hiring insights and practical frameworks drawn from the experience of interviewers and hiring managers. The goal is to help candidates stop guessing, prepare effectively, and land the job they want. The show is hosted by Josh Tinkey, founder of Equipped Interview and creator of Equipped Essentials.
Episodes
My Three Favorite Ways to Use AI The Right Way for Job Interview Prep
Send us Fan MailTwo people can walk into the same job interview with the same resume and get wildly different results. The difference usually is not charisma or luck. It is whether you practiced the right way and built a clear strategy around what the hiring manager actually needs. I lay out a simple, repeatable approach to AI interview prep that helps you show up calm, specific, and ready to comm
The Question That Can Win (or Lose) Your Next Job Offer
Send us Fan MailHiring is slowing down — but opportunities still exist for candidates who know how to stand out. In this episode, Josh breaks down the one question that can win (or lose) your next job offer: “Why should I hire you?”In the Interview Intel segment, Josh explores what recent hiring trends mean for job seekers and why companies are being more selective than ever. In The Playbook segme
Monday Motivation: Behavioral Interview? Master the Answers Nobody Else Does
Send us Fan MailThis episode equips listeners with powerful frameworks and strategies for effectively answering behavioral interview questions. By focusing on relevant skills and crafting memorable stories, candidates can significantly enhance their chances of success in job interviews.It all comes down to one critical strategy you NEED to use. Listen to the end!• Overview of behavioral interview
Monday Motivation: Why should I hire you?
Send us Fan MailThe episode emphasizes the importance of preparing for the interview question, "Why should I hire you?" and how this preparation can enhance your overall confidence and interview performance. Key strategies discussed include focusing on your skills, communicating your passion for the role, highlighting your unique qualifications, and making the hiring manager's decis
Top 5 Interview Secrets I wish I knew 10 years ago
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we share five crucial lessons on mastering job interviews that I wish I knew ten years ago. These insights are designed to help you reshape your interview strategy and boost your confidence, making it easier for you to communicate your value effectively. • It’s not about answering questions; it’s about telling them what they need to know • Begin your prep early to
Monday Motivation: Ready for Your Next Job? Take This Easy Step Today!
Send us Fan MailChange your approach to interview preparation and set yourself up for success in the new year. This episode provides practical tips on reshaping your mindset, preparing key examples about yourself, and the significance of intentional preparation. • Shifting perspective from answering questions to telling your story • Importance of a proactive approach to interview prep • Creating a
Unleashing the Power of AI with ChatGPT & Google's Interview Warmup
Send us Fan MailCan AI revolutionize your interview prep? Today we covered how you can use ChatGPT and Google Interview Warmup to build your confidence and help you stand out. Want more? Check out Equipped Interview.Join hosts Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale on this eye-opening episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast as we uncover the transformative power of AI tools like ChatGPT and Google&apos
Monday Motivation: Don't ask those questions - do this instead!
Send us Fan MailEver wondered how to turn the final question of an interview into your golden moment? On this episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast, we flip the script on traditional interview advice. Join hosts Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale as they introduce the SHOW method (Share, Have an opinion, get Others' opinions, and Write and wonder), an innovative strategy to make a memorable
(Replay episode) The 7 Prep Steps: Transform Your Interview Strategy for Success
Send us Fan MailReady to conquer your next job interview with confidence? Learn our seven-step framework that will transform your interview preparation from daunting to manageable. Discover why having a clear structure is essential for easing your nerves and amplifying your performance. Josh and Lynda break down Equipped Interview's 7 Prep Steps, offering practical advice rooted in years of e
Monday Motivation: 4 Steps to Conquering the "Tell Me About Yourself" Challenge
Send us Fan MailEver wondered why the seemingly simple question, 'Tell me about yourself,' can make or break your interview? Unravel the secrets behind this crucial question with Joshua Tinkey and Lynda Commale, who share their combined three decades of interviewing wisdom. You'll grasp the essential strategies to construct a compelling, tailored response that impresses hiring manag
Cracking the Code of Successful Interviews with William Vanderbloemen
Send us Fan MailResources shared in today's episode:Check out theunicornbook.com to get your copy of Be The Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits That Separate the Best Leaders From the RestFind hundreds of free job search resources at Vanderbloemen.comReady to uncover the habits of the best job candidates? We sat down with industry veteran William Vanderbloemen to dig into the insights he’s gathere
Monday Motivations: The Top Three Things Hiring Managers Look For
Send us Fan MailDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.Support the showYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy
Episode M1 - Monday Motivations - Take these 2 steps today to guarantee you're ready for your next interview
Send us Fan MailDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.Support the showDon’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offer
Episode 29 - Try this recruiter's top 5 tips and secrets to stand out from your competition
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:We change things up and have a guest! MaryBeth Rodden, a cross-industry, 20-year veteran recruiter joins us to share her best tips and secrets to help you stand out in your next job int
Episode 28 - The Exact Steps We Take to Prepare for an Interview
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:We share our exact process and steps we use when we sit down to prepare for an interview. There's a lot to cover here and we don't hold back! We also share the one question a
Episode 27 - Should You Apply for That Job? Do This to Decide!
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps.In today's episode:Josh and Lynda have a conversation around why women and men often approach the job application process differently. But should they? We cover:Statistics and our opinions/reaction to the
Episode 26 - The Best Way to Answer Off-The-Wall Interview Questions
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!Start here!! --> Get your free resource from our recent episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps. In today's episode:Josh and Lynda discuss those crazy, off-the-wall interview questions you never want to hear, like "Why are manholes round?", "If you could be any animal, which one would
Episode 25 - Introducing The 7 Prep Steps
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Start here!! --> Get your free resource from today's episode. Get a free copy of the 7 Prep Steps. Follow along during or after the episode.We are SO excited for today's episode! Josh and Lynda introduce the new Equipped Interview 7 Prep Steps.There are so many things you COU
Episode 24 - Did that really happen during an interview?
Send us Fan Mail Your Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda share 5 true stories from past interviews that were memorable to say the least. We provide several suggestions along the way to help you learn from others' (and our!) mistakes.Need more job interview help quickly?With so many other people going for the same role you a
Episode 23 - 7 Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda discuss 7 mistakes you can easily avoid in your next job interview. We share examples, stories, and practical suggestions. Need more job interview help quickly?With so many other people going for the same role you are, do you wonder how you can stand out among a sea of the
Episode 22 - 6 Timely Job Interview Tips
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda share 6 practical tips to help with your 'why', how to avoid panic, how to finish telling stories, and more! Need more job interview help quickly?With so many other people going for the same role you are, do you wonder how you can stand out among a sea of the sam
Episode 21 - 3 Simple Steps to Always Be Ready for a Job Interview
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!In today's episode:Josh and Lynda share why we've been away from making new episodes for so long and what to expect now that we're back. We also share:5 reasons why you should always be prepping for an interview (even if you don't have one coming up!)3 simple steps you can take today to set y
Episode 20 - 3(ish) Tips to Build Your Job Interview Confidence
Send us Fan MailYour Equipped Interview co-hosts are Joshua Tinkey & Lynda Commale!With so many other people going for the same role you are, do you wonder how you can stand out among a sea of the same? Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?Everything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The hosts of the Equ
Episode 19 - New year, new job interview tips
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Episode 18 - The 12 best interview tips for new grads
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Episode 17 - Follow these 3 steps to kick-off a new year for your career
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Episode 16 - 4 steps to beat a mock interview and help you stand out
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Episode 15 - The top 15 common interview questions you need to prepare for
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Episode 14 - 4 painless ways to overcome a bad interview answer
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Episode 13 - How to answer 'what are your strengths and weaknesses'
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Episode 12 - The top 5 leadership interview tips (part two)
Send us Fan MailYour search for an all-in-one resource is over! Everything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The host of the Equipped Interview Podcast brings you:EQUIPPED ESSENTIALS: Every tip you need to jump start your prep, build confidence, and stand out in your next job interview brings you all the essentials from an expert in the in
Episode 11 - The top 5 leadership interview tips (part one)
Send us Fan MailEverything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The host of the Equipped Interview Podcast brings you:EQUIPPED ESSENTIALS: Every tip you need to jump start your prep, build confidence, and stand out in your next job interview brings you all the essentials from an expert in the industry.This 35-page digital book offers examples
Episode 10 - 10 ways you should (and shouldn't) act like a politician in your next job interview
Send us Fan MailEverything you need - every tip, framework, suggestion - is provided in this practical, all-in-one book.The host of the Equipped Interview Podcast brings you:EQUIPPED ESSENTIALS: Every tip you need to jump start your prep, build confidence, and stand out in your next job interview brings you all the essentials from an expert in the industry.This 35-page digital book offers examples
Episode 9 - How to win the video job interview with these 5 tips
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Episode 8 - The top 5 interview mistakes (and how to avoid them)
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Episode 7 - Why should I hire you? (and 4 steps to nail your answer)
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Episode 6 - How to answer behavioral and situational interview questions
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Episode 5 - How to easily transform your interview questions using the S.H.O.W. Method
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Episode 4 - Confidently answer 'Tell me about yourself' using these 4 simple steps
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Episode 3 - The top 3 things every hiring manager is looking for
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Episode 2 - 5 reasons you should always be preparing for a job interview
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Episode 1 - Is your approach to interviews all wrong?
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Episode 0 - Welcome to Equipped Interview
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