Job Search Stories by Indeed
Welcome to Job Search Stories by Indeed! Listen as our host, Gina, and Jenn, a seasoned career coach, discuss the hardest parts of the job search, react to social media and answer all your burning questions.
S3 E37 · Wed, April 23, 2025
Expert Survival Guide to Start a New Job: HR Rep & Career Coach Advice
No matter if it’s your first day on the job or your first job ever, it’ll take time—and tips from your job search besties—to feel like you fit in. Special guest Dr. Genna talks with Gina and Jenn about first-day expectations in-office or remote, plus how to strike the right balance of socializing with new coworkers. Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Tips for starting your first day 1:58 - Special tips for remote workers 4:20 - Genna’s first ‘big girl’ job 8:07 - Reacting to Reddit post 10:23 - Advice for non-partiers at social events
S3 E36 · Wed, April 16, 2025
The Truth About First Impressions: Job Search Edition
The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. In the age of social media, first impressions aren't just limited to your in-person interview. Special guest and senior director of inclusive hiring, Dr. Gemma Rimer, joins Jenn and Gina in a nuanced discussion of what's really appropriate in the modern world of work. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more job search strategies!
S3 E35 · Wed, April 09, 2025
Salary Negotiation Mistakes We Found On Social Media That You Should Avoid
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more The bad news: You've made these salary negotiation mistakes. The good news: There's still a chance you can course correct. So, before you turn down an offer or settle for less than you're worth, see what our resident career coach, Jenn, and host, Gina, advise you to do instead. 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Reacting to Reddit posts 3:03 - Common reasons people turn down job offers 3:51 - Red flags to look out for in a job offer 4:45 - Declined a job offer but want it back 5:43 - Reengaging a company after you decline an offer 8:18 - Common mistakes when negotiating salary 12:25 - How to build a salary review case
S3 E34 · Wed, April 02, 2025
Should I Negotiate My Job Offer? Career Coach Explains
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more Some job offers don't need a negotiation—they're either unicorns or need to be rejected. It's important to know the difference, and luckily, Jenn and Gina discuss just that and more. Whether you're full-time or freelance, we've got offer negotiation tips to help you always come out on top. 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Should you accept the first offer or negotiate? 2:17 - If the recruiter rejects it, do you reach back out? 4:00 - How to handle a low salary offer 7:56 - What to do before you accept a job offer 8:57 - When is a good time to put in a leave notice? 11:01 - Step-by-step guide for putting in a 2-week notice 11:53 - Reacting to X post
S3 E33 · Wed, March 26, 2025
How to Network the RIGHT Way: HR Rep & Career Coach Tips
Holly is back with Jenn and Gina to discuss the nuances of using who you know to get a job. Whether you’re a nepo baby or just trying to move up in your current company, grab some valuable advice on what’s fair game when it comes to networking. 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Should you use your privilege to get a job? 4:02 - Is it ok to network within your company? 7:14 - First steps to network within your own company 9:46 - Reacting to Reddit post Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more
S3 E32 · Wed, March 19, 2025
HR Rep & Career Coach's Tips to Avoid Common Networking Mistakes
Put the work into your networking skills to avoid common mistakes with sage advice from your favorite job search duo. Host Gina and Career Coach Jenn chat with Holly, a career strategist, on smarter ways to network—even if you’re an introvert.
S3 E32 · Wed, March 12, 2025
Career Coach's Expert Tips to Ease Interview Anxiety
Ease those intense interview nerves with a bit of pump-up music and a lot of preparation. Join Jenn and Gin as they dole out practical advice to help make the tough questions seem not so tough anymore. 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Tips to deal with interview anxiety 3:50 - Techniques to boost confidence 5:40 - Reflecting after the interview 7:17 - How to tell a new job about a pre-planned vacation
S3 E31 · Wed, March 05, 2025
Rating Interview Advice on Social Media So You Don’t Have To
Ease those interview nerves with host Gina and Career Coach Jenn as they dig into interview advice worth following—and which you can leave on read. Whether it’s your first interview or your fiftieth, we have two psychological tricks that’ll get you in the right headspace every time. 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Reacting to Reddit post 2:15 - How to prepare for your first interview 3:41 - Good or bad interview advice? 6:50 - Slay or nay game! 13:34 - Psychological tricks in the interview
Wed, February 26, 2025
Job Application Struggles? Here are Our Tips
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Reacting to Reddit post about hiring managers 5:00 - Problems hiring managers face 6:08 - Job search fatigue 8:34 - Overcoming the mental anguish of losing a job 9:26 - Filling out employment history 11:01 - Will the job application process ever change? 12:41 - Wacky job application questions 15:35 - Twitter/X post questions
Wed, February 19, 2025
Authenticity in the Interview: How To ACTUALLY Be Yourself!
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Tattoos/piercings in the workplace 6:21 - Swearing during the interview 9:27 - Answering viewer questions 11:11 - How to incorporate personality into your work looks 12:31 - Should you ACTUALLY be yourself during an interview
Wed, February 12, 2025
The BEST Way to Use AI Resume Builders from a Career Coach
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Viewer question 1:52 - AI resumes/cover letters 4:19 - Other helpful resume tools 5:35 - ATS resume hacks 10:07 - Cover letter tips
Fri, January 31, 2025
Is My Resume Good? Career Coach Critiques REAL Resumes
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Reddit comment reactions 4:56 - Resume reviews 7:09 - Unnecessary personal info on a resume 8:03 - Information overload on a resume 10:31 - Don’t include a photo or social media handles 11:59 - Funny reddit comments
Thu, January 16, 2025
Career Coach Tips on How to Avoid Job Posting Red Flags, Job Scams & More
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Personality hires: Good or bad? 1:42 - Hiring for a “culture fit” 4:55 - Job search scams 8:00 - How to spot and protect yourself from a job scam 10:24 - How to report scam jobs on Indeed 11:32 - Pros and cons of being “over-employed” 16:34 - Tips for protecting yourself in your job search
Tue, December 10, 2024
Career Coach Helps Me Decide What Work Works for Me
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Viewer question 1:27 - What are the pros and cons of remote work? 3:44 - Is remote work damaging for new workers who haven't networked yet? 5:06 - Tips for finding a remote job 5:55 - Different types of employment status 7:47 - Tips for covering rising cost 9:02 - Tips to determine what work works for you
Tue, November 26, 2024
Corporate, Freelance or Entrepreneurship? Career Coach Break Down
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 Intro 0:15 - Viewer question 2:20 - Is it hard to go back to corporate after doing freelance? 4:45 - How to decide if entrepreneurship is right for you 5:47 - How to navigate a side hustle while employed 7:26 - Who are gig workers? 9:20 - How does a gig work job search differ from a traditional job search? 9:57 - Best tips for finding short-term work 10:57 - Weighing both work options
Tue, November 12, 2024
Impact of AI on the Job Market
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Viewer question 0:55 - Current AI trends in the job market 2:55 - What are some concerns around AI? 4:20 - How can AI be used in a job search? 6:51 - What are some signs that a job posting is written by AI? 9:13 - How will AI impact the available amount of jobs? 10:58 - How is AI impacting the type of jobs available or skills employers are looking for? 13:13 - How can job seekers future-proof their careers? 14:35 - How is AI being used in the job search, and how will it be finding jobs in the future?
Tue, October 22, 2024
Pay Transparency at Work: Let's Talk About It!
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Viewer question 1:17 - How do you feel about discussing salary? 2:42 - Should you discuss salary in the workplace? 5:09 - What do you do if you discover a huge salary range between you and a colleague? 7:38 - Have you ever experienced a wage gap? 9:14 - What are pay gaps? 11:00 - How can you work to close the pay gap? 13:17 - Have you ever had an unpaid internship? 14:33 - What is the difference between paid and unpaid internships? 15:37 - Are unpaid internships scams? 16:32 - Who is best for an unpaid internship? 17:32 - How can you make sure you’re being paid fairly
Tue, October 01, 2024
Salary Negotiation Tips: EVERYTHING You Need to Know
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Viewer question 1:48 - How do you know if you should negotiate salary? 2:43 - What’s at stake if you don’t negotiate salary? 3:39 - How to figure out your market value 7:02 - How much it costs to be you 8:27 - Mock salary negotiation 10:29 - Ways Gina could improve her skills 11:44 - Do career coaches get nervous about negotiating salary? 13:21 - How does a typical salary negotiation work? 14:08 - What can you use as leverage? 15:45 - How many rounds of negotiation should you go through? 16:37 - When do you walk away or keep pushing? 17:48 - Salary negotiation from a recruiter's perspective 19:27 - Best practices for salary negotiation
Tue, September 17, 2024
Rejection in the Job Search: What to Do When You Don't Get the Offer
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Viewer question 1:46 - How to handle rejection 3:11 - Jenn’s experience coaching someone through job rejection 4:32 - Red flags from job offers 7:46 - Declining a job offer without burning bridges 9:16 - Best way to decline a job offer 10:43 - What to avoid when declining a job offer 12:18 - Final advice
Thu, September 05, 2024
Juggling Multiple Job Offers and Recruiter Pressure? Here's How to Handle It!
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Jenn’s experience with multiple job offers 0:59 - First thing you should do when accepting or rejecting job offers 1:34 - How should you compare job offers? 3:05 - How to choose between jobs in different industries 5:30 - Jenn’s experience with pressure tactics 6:50 - Common pressure tactics
Tue, August 20, 2024
Job Offers: What to Expect Before Accepting
Episode Notes Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:09 - Viewer question 2:36 - What should you consider before accepting a job offer? 4:10 - How important is it to think about how you would fit on a team? 6:03 - A game of “Would you Rather? 14:02 - Question for viewers “Would you rather have a 20% salary increase or unlimited PTO?”
Tue, July 23, 2024
How to Talk About Yourself in Interviews: Everything You Need to Know
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Viewer question 3:00 - What to share about yourself during the interview & resume phase 3:58 - Gina’s experience with an elevator pitch 5:25 - How to talk about yourself when you don’t have experience 6:33 - How to talk about industry experience when switching industries 7:18 - How to adjust your elevator pitch based on who you’re talking to 8:25 - What interview questions does Jenn prefer? 9:16 - What interview questions does Gina prefer? 10:06 - BEST advice for answering the “Tell me about yourself” interview question 11:00 - Common interview questions that gauge your alignment 15:03 - “Tell me about a time you failed” interview question 16:34 - Recap on how to talk about yourself effectively
Tue, July 09, 2024
Insider Tips from a Career Coach: How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Viewer question #1 1:13 - What is your least favorite type of interview question? 2:44 - What are the different types of interview questions you can be asked? 3:50 - Jenn’s favorite type of interview questions 4:44 - Best strategies for answering behavioral questions 6:50 - Tricky interview questions 10:11 - How to answer a question when unprepared 13:00 - Red flag, green flag interview signs 16:25 - Is it ok to end an interview early? 17:30 - How to tell if an interview went well
Tue, June 25, 2024
Interviews Don't Have to Be So Bad. Here's Why!
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Viewer question #1 2:25 - Advice for job seekers that get ghosted 3:41 - What to do if a hiring manager misrepresents the job 5:05 - What to do if the interviewing process is super lengthy 6:41 - What to do if you're doing a bunch of unpaid projects during the interview process 8:26 - Salary Negotiation difficulties 12:52 - Job offer stage 14:39 - What to do if you’re being rushed by a job offer 15:52 - What to do if your job offer gets taken away 17:54 - Tips for elevating pain points during the job search process
Tue, June 11, 2024
How to Overcome the Hard Parts of the Job Search (like Job Applications or Resumes)
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Viewer question #1 2:15 - First step you should take in your job search 5:40 - Advice if you’re not getting responses to job applications 9:13 - Should you update your resume for every role? 10:27 - Tips on updating your Indeed profile 12:01 - Finding the right job for you 14:55 - How to get noticed
Tue, May 28, 2024
Overqualified Candidates and Job Hoppers and Imposters, Oh My!
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:20 - Viewer question #1 2:26 - What percentage of people experience imposter syndrome? 4:56 - Practice positive reinforcement 6:26 - Being overqualified or overlooked 10:38 - What do you say during your interview if you feel you’re overqualified? 11:36 - Job hopping to increase salary 12:59 - Advantages and disadvantages of job hopping 15:10 - How to explain job hopping in your job interview 16:32 - How to feel less insecure in the job search
Tue, April 23, 2024
What You Should Actually Put on Your Resume
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Common mistakes Gina and Jenn see on resumes 3:17 - How to get your resume noticed 6:20 - Sharing education on your resume 11:22 - Showcasing your skills 13:58 - What skills are in high demand right now? 15:10 - Recap
Tue, April 02, 2024
How To Build a Resume From Scratch
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Best advice for resume writing 3:59 - Keep your resume concise 5:35 - Common mistakes with resumes 6:43 - Resume formats 8:58 - Most important sections 12:54 - Episode recap
Tue, October 31, 2023
Common Misconceptions About Job Searching (Pt. 2)
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Tue, October 24, 2023
Common Misconceptions About Job Searching (Pt. 1)
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Tue, October 17, 2023
Are Dream Jobs Realistic? (Pt. 2)
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Tue, October 10, 2023
Are Dream Jobs Realistic? (Pt. 1)
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more
Tue, October 03, 2023
Decoding the Job Description
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - Common phrases on job descriptions & what they mean 17:38 - Red flags to look for in job descriptions 28:02 - Salary in job descriptions 34:43 - Green flags to look for in job descriptions 44:43 - Jenn and Gina answer job seeker's question
Tue, September 26, 2023
How to Sell Yourself to a Recruiter During A First Round Interview
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Things to avoid while job seeking 3:34 - What is a recruiter interview? 8:20 - How to stand out in recruiter interviews 18:30 - Discussing career changes during a recruiter interview 20:10 - What is a hiring manager interview? 24:26 - Discussing salary with hiring managers 32:40 - Questions to ask a hiring manager 35:17 - How to change your mindset when discussing salary 38:38 - Phone interviews with recruiters 44:15 - Jenn and Gina answer job seeker's question
Tue, September 19, 2023
Finding a Job During Economic Uncertainty
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Jenn’s job search journey during the 2008 recession 8:01 - Where should you go for career coach advice? 9:50 - Best ways to navigate a recession and layoffs 20:46 - How many jobs to apply for at the same company 25:51 - Indeed Hiring Lab 28:48 - Are cover letters more important during economic uncertainty? 31:31 - How to make the job search process work for you 35:49 - How important is networking during uncertain economic times? 43:33 - Jenn and Gina answer job seeker's question
Tue, September 12, 2023
Rejection in the Job Search
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Dealing with job rejection 10:39 - Jumping back into the job search after being rejected 14:56 - Asking for feedback when being rejected 18:52 - Utilizing your network for feedback 24:47 - What’s an ATS and how does it work 26:55 - Indeed instant resume scan 30:47 - What to do when being ghosted by recruiters 37:38 - Jenn and Gina answer job seeker's question
Tue, September 05, 2023
How Can I Make the Job Search Fun?
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Is the job search fun? 5:58 - How to learn your strengths 10:12 - Networking for a new job 14:26 - Different types of networking 19:54 - Optimize the job search 22:57 - Recommended Indeed features to use when job searching 25:28 -How to know if a job is right for you 28:32 - Tips to stay motivated during the job search 36:25 - Jenn and Gina answer questions
Tue, August 29, 2023
Finding Your First Job
Indeed provides this information as a courtesy to users of this site. Please note that we are not your career or legal advisor, and none of the information provided herein guarantees a job offer. Download the Indeed mobile app Subscribe to the Indeed YouTube channel for career tips & more 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Process of applying to their first jobs 6:02 - How has applying for jobs changed? 9:54 - What they wish they knew about applying for jobs 12:48 - Advice they give themselves to make the job hunt easier? 24:37 - What surprised them about the job search process 33:01 - Hardest part about the job search process 38:15 - Difficult conversations about salary negotiation 49:44 - Tactics to increase your salary 53:25 - Transferable skills 55:08 - Job red flags 57:01 - Jenn and Gina answer job seeker question
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