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Never Say This: Interview Red Flags That INSTANTLY Disqualify You

Career Clarity Unlocked

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Episode  ·  51:09  ·  Oct 6, 2025

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Job interview tomorrow? Still unsure what to say or how to stand out? Grab your free "Transferable Skills Guide” to communicate your brilliance: www.careerbloomcoaching.com/the-ultimate-transferable-skills-guideIn this episode of Career Clarity Unlocked, host Theresa White (Career clarity coach) welcomes award-winning career coach and former recruiter Sarah Dodeen to pull back the curtain on the job interview process. Sarah reveals the proven mindset, presence, and tactical preparation that separates the top 10% of candidates from everyone else.They dive into the critical role of positioning your experience to directly address an employer's needs, the subtle power of body language, and how to manage the influential recruiter screening process. Sarah shares exactly what hiring managers discuss behind the scenes and equips you with the strategies, including the powerful "Drop The Mic" close, that consistently lead to job offers.This is the episode for you if:✔️ You feel qualified on paper, but struggle to stand out in the interview room✔️ You've been "ghosted" or received vague feedback after interviews✔️ You want to know what hiring managers actually say when you leave the room✔️ You need a clear strategy for positioning your transferable skills✔️ You are tired of interview anxiety and want to project calm confidence✔️ You want a powerful, memorable closing statement that seals the dealSarah also shares why you must never badmouth a previous employer and how to turn your recruiter into your strongest internal advocate. Tune in to transform your approach and start landing those high-impact roles.⏱ Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Job Interviews01:30 Meet Sarah Dodeen: Career Coach Extraordinaire02:56 What Separates the Top 10% of Candidates06:13 The Power of Body Language in Interviews08:42 Handling Interview Anxiety12:57 Behind the Scenes of Hiring Decisions17:04 Positioning Transferable Skills24:33 Crafting a Strong Personal Story29:18 The Power of Storytelling in Interviews30:59 Closing the Interview with Impact33:32 Asking the Right Questions35:52 Developing Executive Presence40:31 Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid48:04 Final Thoughts and Key TakeawaysWhether you’re anxious about interviews, switching careers, or aiming for leadership roles, this episode gives you the clarity, strategy, and confidence to show up like the best version of yourself. Next steps:3 ChatGPT Prompts to Find Career Clarity → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/Mr7xm4zGDeepening Your Self-Worth for Career Confidence → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/4KENh8tF35+ Progressive Companies Hiring Now → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/xTDHFSpJ17 Fill-in-the-Blank Templates to Reach Out to Recruiters → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/6WK6yxdRNetworking and Application Tracker → https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/XypBhjfUThe Complete Industry Alignment Guide →<a href="https://www.careerbloomcoaching.com/offers/buGFRSmn" rel="noopener...

51m 9s  ·  Oct 6, 2025

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