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Hired: Talent VP on Job Interviews, Negotiation & Offers

Hired Podcast
Job Interviews
Job Search
Interview Preparation
Career Advancement
Career Development
Job Search Strategies
Networking
Salary Negotiation
Job Market
Recruitment
Interview Techniques
Linkedin
Executive Recruiting
Resume Writing
Professional Development
Remote Work
Job Offers
Career Coaching
Self-Awareness
Career Growth

Hosted by Matthew - former Executive Recruiter, Search Firm Owner, VP of Talent Acquisition, and Top Interview Coach. Executive-level career strategy from an expert who's been on the other side of the hiring table.

Whether you're chasing a better role, a promotion, or negotiating your next offer, Hired delivers the insider strategies and real-world insight to help you advance with confidence.

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Recent Guests

Sirisha Kuchimanchi
Former semiconductor executive, podcast host, and mentor focused on women in career and leadership
Independent/Entrepreneur
Episode: Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi - How to Build Your Network and Career Before You Need It
Sergei Revzin
Co-founder of School16; educator and entrepreneur
School16
Episode: Sergei & Vadim Revzin - How to Break Into Tech Without Coding
Vadim Revzin
Co-founder of School16; educator and entrepreneur
School16
Episode: Sergei & Vadim Revzin - How to Break Into Tech Without Coding
Jenny Rae Le Roux
Leader in consulting and founder/author figure discussed in the episode
Management Consulted
Episode: Jenny Rae Le Roux - Why Professionals Are Leaving 9-to-5s for Consulting
Arthur Gopak
CEO and Editor-in-Chief at AlphaGamma
AlphaGamma
Episode: Arthur Gopak - What 2,000+ HR Directors Say They Really Want in Job Candidates
Chris Hanna
CEO of Hire4Me; podcaster and consultant
Hire4Me
Episode: Chris Hanna - The Future of Job Applications: Video, Strategy & Self-Belief
Lauren Zander
Founder and CEO of Handel Group, an international corporate consulting and life coaching company
Handel Group
Episode: Lauren Zander - Don't Disappear! Unleash Your Inner YOU & Land Your Dream Job
Kelli Thompson
Women's Leadership Coach and Speaker
Clarity and Confidence Women's Leadership Program
Episode: Kelli Thompson - 5 Salary Negotiation Myths That Are Costing You Thousands
Claudia Miller
Career coach and host of Roadmap To The Executive Suite
Episode: Claudia Miller - Resume Branding, Negotiating Salary & Securing Dream Jobs

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Matthew Sorensen
Host of the show and career strategy expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Huge confidence boost

    This podcast has been a game changer for me. I was having a hard time getting past the phone screen, which is when I realized I needed to do some learning to change my interview prep, this podcast has been a one stop shop for that. While I haven’t gotten a job yet, I’m finally getting a lot more success in getting additional interviews, which is really helping my confidence and making me feel better about the job search process as a whole. Matthew, thank you so much for your help!

    A couple of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TawneyK
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great interview prep

    Listened to a couple episodes before an executive interview as a refresh. Great reminder, as I haven’t had an interview in many years. Pretty sure it’s going to go well, but I like the ideas and suggestions. Thanks for the added confidence and tools.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MasterSplinter2000
    United States2 months ago
  • Job Search BLUEPRINT

    I passionately recommend this podcast. Every episode contains a couple of nuggets of gold. In particular, episodes describing specifically how to answer interview questions by putting the employer’s needs at the center of the answer were immensely useful. I listened over and over, and crafted my answers for subsequent interviews based on absorbing the examples in Matthew’s podcasts. Not only did I land the job I was seeking, but I travelled pretty far down the path on two other opportunities... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cabo Surfer
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    I started listening to this last night and ended up going through five or six episodes in a row. There’s genuinely useful guidance here for people at every stage of their career.

    For those just starting out, there are practical, precise tips on everything from showing up on time for in-person interviews to avoiding the unexpected issues that can derail video interviews.

    For people farther along in their careers, there’s an incredible interview with a career coach who works with billionaires an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrookeBellar
    United States6 months ago
  • Level Up Everywhere

    Not only is this podcast phenomenal for job seekers, it’s great for any business minded individual. Do yourself a favor, listen to it, take notes, and follow the advice. I’ve noticed myself shifting the way I think about daily work, plus it’s made me pause and ponder how and why I am applying for the next career pivot for myself. While the short episodes are good, my favorites are the guests for many perspectives on hiring. I have been sharing this podcast with all my coworkers and friends who a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MirandaBellingham
    United States7 months ago

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Guests and host are consistently described as practical and insightful with real-world hiring experience.
The content is viewed as highly helpful for job seekers at multiple career stages and for salary negotiations.
Listeners praise the show for actionable, template-driven interview tips they can apply immediately.

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Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi - How to Build Your Network and Career Before You Need It
Q: What is the best way to approach networking without appearing transactional?
Build genuine relationships over time, offer help, follow up with actions taken on their advice, and set specific, mutually beneficial asks rather than generic requests.
Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi - How to Build Your Network and Career Before You Need It
Q: How can candidates proactively impact a hiring manager's opinion before the interview?
Research the company, tailor the conversation to the organization's current projects, demonstrate understanding of roles, and show concrete examples from coursework or prior experiences that align with the job.
Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi - How to Build Your Network and Career Before You Need It
Q: What do hiring managers look for before selecting a final candidate to send an offer to?
Beyond technical skills, adaptability, teamwork, willingness to learn, and evidence of leadership or initiative—especially in students and interns—as well as fit with the team and the company's evolving needs.
Sergei & Vadim Revzin - How to Break Into Tech Without Coding
Q: What makes networking effective and how should a candidate approach it strategically?
Networking should be targeted and purposeful: identify the specific roles and companies, research potential connections, and approach conversations as information-gathering opportunities that can lead to mutually beneficial follow-ups rather than transactional asks.
Sergei & Vadim Revzin - How to Break Into Tech Without Coding
Q: Tell me about your elevator pitch and how listeners should frame their own story around a job interview.
They should craft a concise two-minute version that highlights relevant achievements, the why behind their decisions, and how their background connects to the role, while preparing micro-stories to keep the narrative engaging and adaptable to different interviewers.

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2. Sergei Revzin
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