How to Get Your Foot in the Door to Land Your First Job with Guest Ophyr Hanan

What if the secret to sounding smarter isn't being smarter at all? In this episode, we explore why confidence often matters just as much as competence, especially in job interviews. We'll talk about the mindset behind "fake it till you make it," how believing in yourself helps other people believe in you, and why the way you say something can be just as powerful as what you're actually saying. The main part of this episode features an excerpt from Will Stephen's hilarious TEDx talk, "How to Sound Smart in Your TEDx Talk," a brilliant reminder that confidence, storytelling, and great delivery can completely change how people perceive you. Trust me, you'll never look at public speaking or job interviews the same way again. Fake it till you make it! The funny thing is, one day you'll forget you were ever faking it.

In this episode, I'm taking a hands-on look at three strategic ways to use NotebookLM to prepare for your next job interview. I'll walk you through each step, share real examples of AI-generated interview materials I've created, and even play a quick samples so you can hear what's possible.

Want a major confidence boost before your next job interview? Press play on this Good Luck Song. A pre-interview hype anthem. Written by Lena Sernoff, host of the Girl, You're Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast, this song was created for every woman preparing for that big job interview moment.

In 2026, it's hard to find a job interview where AI doesn't come up. No matter your industry, employers want to know how you're using AI and how you're adapting to this new way of working. In this episode, I'll walk you through three of the most common AI-related interview questions you're likely to be asked, along with practical examples and best practices for answering them. I'll cover how to talk about the AI tools you use and why you choose them, how to share an AI project using the STAR method, and how to show employers that you're staying on top of the latest AI developments. These tips come from both my experience working at AI companies and my own recent job search, where I saw these questions come up again and again. The AI era is here, and knowing how to talk about your AI skills could be what gets you hired over other candidates. Tune in before your next interview!

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”