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Shortlisted by Future Women

Shortlisted by Future Women

By: Future Women
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Nothing makes a person go weak at the knees quite like a job interview. No matter how experienced or accomplished you are, being quizzed on your suitability for a role, is nerve-wracking.

Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi have been on both sides of job interviews more times than they can count. And they’ve learned that most interviews come down to the same handful of questions - and the same common mistakes.

Enter: Shortlisted, a podcast by Future Women, where Helen and Jamila hold your virtual hand, and walk with you, every step of the way, to the interview door... and straight onto the shortlist.

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Episodes
  • A pep talk on positivity
    Jul 15 2025

    In the final episode of Shortlisted Season 2, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi talk all things positivity.

    We know: Mustering positivity can sometimes feel impossible in the middle of a long and difficult job search process. But there are tips and tricks for doing it - and there's a reason why it’s so important in job interviews.

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    14 mins
  • Your guide to: Finding the right referee
    Jul 13 2025

    You've found a job and landed an interview. There's just one catch. Your future employer has asked for references, and you've no idea who to ask...

    In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle all things 'references' - who to ask, where to look and what to do when you have no idea where to start.

    • Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development
    • Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads
    • Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy

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    8 mins
  • How to answer: Unfair questions
    Jul 8 2025

    Job interviews can be scary at the best of times, but what happens when the interviewer crosses the line? What's the best way to respond when you're asked something that seems unfair, out of order or even inappropriate?

    In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle unfair questions. They'll talk you through what to do when an interview takes an unexpected turn, and how to get it back on track.

    • Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development
    • Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads
    • Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    13 mins

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