🎙️ Episode 8: How to Nail the Interview When You’re Pivoting or Lacking Experience
Are you making a career pivot or applying to a role where you don’t check every box? You’re not alone—and this episode is your go-to guide for confidently navigating interviews when you lack direct experience.
You’ll learn how to bridge experience gaps, tell your story using the STAR method, and show up with clarity, confidence, and intention—even if you haven’t interviewed in years.
Whether you’re returning to the job market, shifting industries, or eyeing your dream role, this episode will help you interview strategically and stop second-guessing yourself.
“Lack of direct experience doesn’t mean you’re not qualified. It just means you need to tell your story differently.”
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Career Empowerment Podcast: Take Control
03:46 – Storytelling: The Ultimate Interview Tool
09:06 – Confidently Bridge Experience Gaps
13:04 – Key Questions for Job Interviews
15:17 – Nailing the “Tell Me About Yourself”
19:51 – Behavioral Questions: Use the STAR Method
21:30 – Embrace Growth and Confidence
💡 You’ll Walk Away With:
- How to reframe “lack of experience” as a strength
- Real-life STAR interview examples for career changers
- Interview mindset shifts for mid-career professionals
- Powerful questions to ask in the interview
- A clear strategy to stop shrinking and start owning your story
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