In the final episode of Shortlisted Season 2, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi talk all things positivity.

We know: Mustering positivity can sometimes feel impossible in the middle of a long and difficult job search process. But there are tips and tricks for doing it - and there's a reason why it’s so important in job interviews.

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You've found a job and landed an interview. There's just one catch. Your future employer has asked for references, and you've no idea who to ask...

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle all things 'references' - who to ask, where to look and what to do when you have no idea where to start.

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Job interviews can be scary at the best of times, but what happens when the interviewer crosses the line? What's the best way to respond when you're asked something that seems unfair, out of order or even inappropriate?

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle unfair questions. They'll talk you through what to do when an interview takes an unexpected turn, and how to get it back on track.

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In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi help you plan the best possible way to approach job sharing in an interview. They'll cover the different types of job sharing, how to best ask for it and how to prepare for an interview with your job share partner... and more.

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In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle a particularly tricky interview subject: Remote work. So, how should you bring up the possibility of working remotely during a job interview, and could doing so ever jeopardise your chances of getting the gig?

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In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi unpack ways to discuss disability and access needs in a job interview. They'll also talk about the employer's responsibilities and how workplaces should be inclusive throughout the recruiting process.

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Many people worry about not ticking all the boxes on the selection criteria. But what if the opposite is true?

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore what to do if you're overqualified for a role. They share their top tips for framing your work history in a job interview and discuss whether being told you're "too qualified" could be a coded way of saying "too old".

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We're back! To kick off Shortlisted season two, Helen McCabe are Jamila Rizvi are diving into one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to talk about your overseas qualifications in a job interview.

In this episode, the duo will guide you through how to talk about your overseas experience, and share their top tips for how to transform it from a hindrance into a powerful professional asset.

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