The Redundancy podcast

You've been to the interview, you were so perfect you could have won an Interview Oscar...but you didn't get the job. Is it worth pursuing interview feedback and, even if you get it, will it be useful?

Your CV was great, you passed the telephone/one way video assessments and you've finally been invited to an interview...and now they want you to do a presentation before the interview even starts. Yet another hurdle. In this podcast I look at how you can ensure your presentation is a success.

Part 1 of this 2 part podcast covered what a one way video interview is, when and why are they used and whether you should be worried. In this, Part 2, I consider how to avoid the 'rabbit in the headlights' look, go through the technical set up beforehand, how to practice and what to expect during the actual interview.

What is a one way video interview? When and why are they used and should you be worried? This is part one of a two part podcast. In this two part podcast I discuss what they are and how, if you get asked to participate in one, you can make it a success and avoid 'lights. camera, inaction.'

Not getting interviews for jobs, feel (or get told) you are overqualified for every role you apply for? Perhaps you should dumb down your Resume and hide or omit some qualifications, work experience or alter the titles of past positions? Is this a sensible decision? What are the risks? Is there an alternative?

It's raining, there's nothing going on, no job applications in the pipeline; there's a possible job, for which you have no experience, come through on the daily jobs feed email. Do you spend time and effort applying? Do you go to the interview if called? A cautionary tale of what might happen if you do.

HOPEFUL is a strategy to consider for getting back to work as an older worker. Hope for the best, plan for the worst but always be hopeful and never give up.

The law might say you can't ask age related questions during interviews - but what do you do if they are asked? This podcast tackles likely questions and suggests some responses.

Staying positive and being creative - some ideas by Dave Watts

Most jobs can be found on-line but taking time to finesse your search will help you track down the jobs that most closely suit you. Ten tips are shared to make the experience more successful.

Discrimination when applying for jobs, who can offer support and your options. Considers what discrimination is, when it might happen during the recruitment process, what your options are and which organisations can give further impartial advice and guidance.

Is there a ‘silver bullet’ resume for older workers? How might it differ from resumes submitted by younger applicants...or should it be the same? Considers the issues of CVs for older job seekers when applying for jobs and how to to avoid age discrimination

The challenges of job searching as an older worker. I can tell you all I’ve learnt in three words... Career experts, eminent academics and practitioners join me in these podcasts to provide guidance and insights into finding, and staying in, employment as a older worker