Career Cravings
Welcome to Career Cravings, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success. I’m Irina Posan, a career coach, HR expert, and former corporate leader who knows exactly what it takes to stand out, get hired, and thrive. Having designed hiring systems and led recruitment teams, I’ve seen what separates the “good” candidates from the ones who get the offer—and now I’m sharing it all with you. Each week, I’ll give you actionable tools, insider tips, and mindset shifts to help you build the career (and life) you’re craving. Whether you’re chasing a promotion, navigating a pivot, or ready for your dream role, this is your guide to making it happen. ✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!
Episodes
Here’s the truth: updating your resume without doing this first step is like building a house without a foundation.
In this episode, Irina reveals the single most overlooked part of the resume process—and why skipping it is the reason you’re not landing interviews. This strategy has helped clients go from months of silence to multiple offers in just weeks.
What you will learn:
✔️ Why tweaking your resume for every job doesn’t work
Sending out endless resumes with no results? You’re not alone but you might just be one strategy shift away from success.
In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina talks with HR Star client Kayla, who went from burnout and rejections to landing two job offers in just 30 days without changing her experience or burning herself out.
This is a must-listen if you’ve been wondering whether it’s really still possible to land a dream job in ...
Imposter syndrome isn’t proof you don’t belong—it’s a signal you’re growing. Whether you're stepping into a new role, preparing for an interview, or speaking up in a leadership meeting, that wave of doubt doesn’t mean stop. It means go anyway.
Whether you’re starting a new job, speaking up in meetings, or preparing for an interview, that doubt doesn’t mean “stop.” It means go anyway.
In this episode, Irina shares her personal st...
You’ve rewritten your resume five times. Changed the format, updated the bullets, and added keywords.
Still no interviews? Here’s the truth: It’s not your resume, it’s your messaging.
In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina breaks down why even strong resumes get skipped and how a simple shift in strategy helped her client Sakshi, go from 6 months of silence to 3 interviews in 24 hours.
You'll Learn:
Laid off twice. Moved countries twice. Just 1–2 interviews in 6 months.
Upasana joined the HR Star Program feeling stuck, scared, and full of self-doubt. What happened next?
In just 60 days, she landed her dream remote job with a 37% salary increase and interviews rolling in nonstop. In this episode of Career Cravings, we break down the exact steps Upasana took to go from burnout and rejection to confidence, clari...
Think you need North American experience to get hired? Think again.
In today’s episode, Irina breaks down exactly how to land your first job in a new country—without taking a step back, settling for entry-level, or spending years trying to “prove yourself.”
You’ll hear real stories of immigrants who searched for 6+ months with no results—until they stopped trying to start over and started showing up like the experienced professionals...
If you've been stuck in job search limbo, getting ghosted, hearing crickets, or rewriting your resume for the 10th time, this episode is your wake-up call.
Because the truth is: the market isn’t bad. It’s just changed. And if you’ve been applying with outdated strategies, that’s exactly why you’re still waiting.
In this episode, Irina shares what actually works today—and breaks down the four-step method her clients use to go fro...
What If You Had the Confidence to Land Any Job Offer?
Get ready for a front-row seat inside HR Star my signature program that’s helped hundreds of HR professionals land job offers in 90 days or less.
In this episode, you’ll hear a real, live coaching session where we tackle the exact confidence blocks that keep job seekers stuck in interviews. Together, we work through fears like:
🔥 What to say when you have less experience than othe...
Let’s talk LinkedIn—because if you’re not posting, you’re missing a massive opportunity.
Right now, LinkedIn is a GOLDMINE for job seekers and career professionals… but only if you know what to post.
Here’s the truth:
✔️ 90% of users never post
✔️ Most of the ones who do? They’re posting the wrong things
✔️ Your next job opportunity could literally be one post away
In this episode, I’m showing you exactly how to use Lin...
Let’s talk about the green banner on LinkedIn… because I have a hot take that might surprise you.
If you’re still using the “Open to Work” banner, hoping it’ll help you get noticed and land more interviews—this episode is your wake-up call.
After coaching thousands of job seekers, I can confidently say:
That banner is not helping you. In fact, it might be quietly sabotaging your job search.
Inside this episode, I’ll break down:
✔️ Why t...
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Let me say this loud and clear: the most qualified person doesn’t always get hired.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually gets you in the door—and spoiler alert: it’s not the degree, the “right” title, or a perfect resume.
There are two main reasons people land interviews and offers (even if they don’t check all the boxes)...
If you’re waking up drained, hitting snooze, and feeling stuck in the same cycle—this episode is for you.
I used to start my mornings exhausted, scrolling emails before I even got out of bed, running on caffeine and stress. Sound familiar? 18 months ago, I changed everything. And it didn’t just boost my energy—it transformed my career.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
✔️ The #1 mistake sabotaging your mornings (and how to fix ...
Land Your Next HR Role Masterclass
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Listen up—this episode is about to change the way you think about your career, your job search, and your financial future.
You might not realize it, but telling yourself “I can’t afford it” is the very thing keeping you s...
Land Your Next HR Role Masterclass
REPLAY Here: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass
HR STAR BONUS ENROLLEMENT NOW OPEN!
📩 Register Here: https://www.irinaposan.com/hr-star-program-live-launch-1
How many times have you talked yourself out of applying for a role? Maybe you told yourself the timing wasn’t right. Maybe you assumed it would be too much work, too far, too demanding. Maybe you were afraid of rejection.
I know t...
Land Your Next HR Role Masterclass
REPLAY Here: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass
HR STAR BONUS ENROLLEMENT NOW OPEN!
📩 Register Here: https://www.irinaposan.com/hr-star-program-live-launch-1
If you’ve been refreshing your inbox every five minutes, replaying every interview in your head, or feeling that pressure to land a job right now, it’s time to stop.
Needy energy is repelling the very opportunities you want.
In toda...
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Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass
If you’ve been applying non-stop, getting ghosted, and wondering if maybe you’re just not good enough—this episode is your wake-up call.
You are NOT the problem. Your strategy is.
Today, we’re tackling Mistake #2 in this game-changing mini-series: the belief that rejection is proof that you’re not qualified, experienced eno...
👇FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role👇
Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass
How many times have you told yourself, “I’ve tried everything”—but you’re still stuck? No interviews. No callbacks. Just frustration.
I hear this ALL. THE. TIME. And I’m here to tell you: If you had actually tried everything, you’d already have the job offer.
The truth? You’re stuck in a job search loop—repeating the same a...
👇FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role👇
Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/HRMasterclass
Did you know 80% of jobs are never posted online? That’s the hidden job market—and LinkedIn is your way in.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I landed my dream Director role without ever applying and the 5 LinkedIn secrets to have recruiters coming to you. Plus, hear how my client Ryan went from zero interviews in a year to...
Getting laid off is tough, but this moment doesn’t define you—what you do next does.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to turn a layoff into your greatest comeback. You’ll learn:
- The #1 thing to do after a layoff
- How to reframe the experience with gratitude
- A proven strategy to land your next role faster
Whether you’ve been laid off or see it coming, this episode will help you take control and write your next chapter w...
Feeling stuck in your career and wondering why you’re not hitting your goals? In this episode of Career Cravings, I break down the real reason you’re not making progress and, more importantly, how to fix it.
We’ll dive into:
- How to reset your belief system and regain momentum when setbacks make you question everything.
- The power of daily habits and routines that align with your biggest career goals—because consistency is the secre...
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