#59 | IMPOSTER SYNDROME & INTERVIEW MINDSETS
IMPOSTER SYNDROME & INTERVIEW MINDSETS | E.59 Career Therapy Podcast with Career Coach David Alto
Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | PocketCasts | Spotify | YouTube
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.59), we welcome David Alto. David is the Owner/Founder of AltoAdvance an Individual Coaching & Business Consultancy, specializing in empowering and promoting the talents and experiences of those looking to accomplish their career goals and excel in their profession.
In our conversation today, we talk about imposter syndrome in the interview, what is going on in the mind of your interviewer, and what type of tone you should strike to build confidence and trust when answering the question “Tell me about yourself.”
If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. It really helps us spread the word and help more job seekers build their career. And be sure to connect with David on LinkedIn to see all the great content he is creating around career development and resumés.
That’s all for the intro today. So, without further adieu, here’s our convo with David Alto.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing David Alto
1:45 experiencing imposter syndrome
5:10 doing jobs because you want to
7:40 the word “expert” on LinkedIn
9:19 doing the thing vs. getting paid for it
12:00 you can’t persuade people to give you a job
14:50 nervousness before interviews / “avoiding things going wrong” - 19:00
19:01 the most common interview mistakes
23:05 the dreaded “tell me about yourself’ question
29:00 putting companies & interviewers on a pedestal
31:10 what’s it look like on the interviewer side?
37:45 how does imposter syndrome affect the job search?
39:48 how to network on LinkedIn
41:58 companies lie.
48:25 how honest should you be on applications?
56:05 negotiate in interviews like a boss.
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
