Episodes

  • Cracking the Code of Successful Interviews with William Vanderbloemen
    Nov 14 2023

    Resources 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 Rest

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    Ready to uncover the habits of the best job candidates? We sat down with industry veteran William Vanderbloemen to dig into the insights he’s gathered from his diverse career path and extensive interviewing experiences. From his start as a pastor to working with a Fortune 200 firm and launching his own company, Vanderbloemen has conducted over 30,000 face-to-face interviews! His fascinating journey has allowed him to keenly observe the common habits of standout candidates—which he's ready to share.

    Astonishingly, the most successful candidates all share a common trait: high responsiveness. Vanderbloemen sheds light on how such a seemingly simple habit can make you stand out in a crowded job market. We'll also tackle the often-dreaded interview question: "Tell me about yourself." You might be surprised how a dash of self-awareness and a little prep work can transform your answer from mundane to memorable. 

    As we wrap up, Vanderbloemen shares his unique method for kickstarting conversations at the end of an interview, and introduces us to his data-driven book. But that's not all! He devised a self-assessment tool that can help you identify your three best habits from a list of twelve. This innovative tool might just be the game-changer you need to uncover your blind spots and understand how you're perceived by others. Tune in and let's crack the code of successful interviews together!

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    32 mins
  • Monday Motivations: The Top Three Things Hiring Managers Look For
    Jul 10 2023

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    Your 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:
    In this short Monday Motivations episode, we cover the three vital things every hiring manager is looking for - no matter the job, organization, or industry. Don't be left out!

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    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedinterview.com
    • Questions? To have your question read on the podcast, send them to Questions@equippedinterview.com
    • LinkedIn: /company/equippedinterview
    • Facebook: /equippedinterview
    • Twitter: @EquippedInt

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    6 mins
  • Episode M1 - Monday Motivations - Take these 2 steps today to guarantee you're ready for your next interview
    May 15 2023

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    6 mins
  • Episode 29 - Try this recruiter's top 5 tips and secrets to stand out from your competition
    May 10 2023

    Your 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 interview.

    We cover:

    • Can your resume be multiple pages?
    • What questions should you ask a recruiter?
    • What mistakes can you avoid that others do?

    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 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 Equipped Interview Podcast bring 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, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Pause the episode now and set yourself up for the best year for your career! Check out this all-in-one book and BONUS Interview Prep Worksheet!

    Looking for more advice?

    Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.

    View our Free Resources & Guides

    You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!

    Connect with us!
    Let us know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!

    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedinterview.com
    • Questions? To have your question read on the podcast, send them to Questions@equippedinterview.com
    • LinkedIn:

    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 28 - The Exact Steps We Take to Prepare for an Interview
    May 2 2023

    Your 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 CEO says you should never ask in an interview. 

    We cover:

    • How to create an interview prep document and what to include
    • Should you ever just 'wing it' instead of full preparation?


    Need more job interview help quickly?
    Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.

    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 Equipped Interview Podcast bring 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, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Pause the episode now and set yourself up for the best year for your career! Check out this all-in-one book and BONUS Interview Prep Worksheet!

    Looking for more advice?
    Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.


    You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!

    Connect with us!
    Let us know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!

    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedi

    Don’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 show

    Don’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.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 27 - Should You Apply for That Job? Do This to Decide!
    Apr 25 2023

    Your 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 Harvard Business Review article "Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified"
    • How to make this practical using our 7 Prep Steps


    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 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 Equipped Interview Podcast bring 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, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Pause the episode now and set yourself up for the best year for your career! Check out this all-in-one book and BONUS Interview Prep Worksheet!

    Looking for more advice?
    View our Free Resources & Guides

    You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!

    Connect with us!
    Let us know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!

    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedinterview.com
    • Questions? To have your question read on the podcast, send them to Questions@equippedinterview.com
    • LinkedIn: /company/equippedinterview
    • Facebook:

    Don’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 show

    Don’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.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 26 - The Best Way to Answer Off-The-Wall Interview Questions
    Apr 19 2023

    Your 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 you be and why?", and "If you could be any superhero, which one would you be?"

    We cover:

    • Why hiring managers ask these questions
    • What are some common pesky questions you should think about?
    • How should you answer these types of questions?


    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 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 Equipped Interview Podcast bring 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, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Pause the episode now and set yourself up for the best year for your career! Check out this all-in-one book and BONUS Interview Prep Worksheet!

    Looking for more advice?
    View our Free Resources & Guides

    You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!

    Connect with us!
    Let us know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!

    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedinterview.com
    • Questions? To have your question read on the podcast, send them to Questions@equippedinterview.com
    • LinkedIn: /company/equippedinterview
    • Facebook: /equippedi

    Don’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 show

    Don’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 show

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    35 mins
  • Episode 25 - Introducing The 7 Prep Steps
    Mar 28 2023

    Your 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 COULD spend your time on when prepping for an interview, it can be overwhelming. We created a simple framework to make sure you cover your bases:

    • The 7 prep steps are the 7 phases, or important components of your job interview journey - both during prep and the interview itself
    • They cover the most important, big picture areas you need to prep for, change your thinking around, or DO during your interview


    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 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 Equipped Interview Podcast bring 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, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Pause the episode now and set yourself up for the best year for your career! Check out this all-in-one book and BONUS Interview Prep Worksheet!

    Looking for more advice?
    View our Free Resources & Guides

    You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!

    Connect with us!
    Let us know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!

    • Email: Josh@equippedinterview.com and Lynda@equippedinterview.com
    • Questions? To have your question read on the podcast, send them to Questions@equippedinterview.com
    • LinkedIn:

    Don’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 show

    Don’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 show

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    37 mins