by leahlambart | Jul 21, 2026 | Interviews
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of presenting an Interview Preparation workshop at the Melbourne Career Expo alongside other career practitioners representing the Career Development Association of Australia. After the presentation, a number of attendees came up...
by leahlambart | May 7, 2026 | Interviews
One unfortunate communication pattern I frequently notice in interview coaching sessions is candidates overusing the phrase “I think”, even when they are highly experienced and capable. Phrases such as; “I think I’m a strong communicator.” “I think I’d be a good fit...
by leahlambart | Aug 9, 2025 | Interviews, Job search
Last week, I was speaking to a client who had spent two days updating her resume and writing a cover letter, which she finally submitted at 1.03 am. At 1.07 am, she received a rejection email. WTF? No matter how diligent talent acquisition managers might be, I think...
by leahlambart | Aug 9, 2025 | Interviews
Not long ago, I listened back to a podcast episode where I was the guest. As I replayed it, I found myself cringing – not because of the content but because of how often I said “I think” before sharing my expertise. Hearing it back, I realised how...
by leahlambart | Feb 5, 2025 | Interviews, Job search
We’ve all been there. You spend hours (if not days) applying for a role, go through several rounds of interviews, and feel hopeful about your chances—only to be met with silence. No email, no call, no update. Just…….nothing. Being ghosted in the...
by leahlambart | Mar 22, 2024 | Interviews
Have you ever sat on an interview panel and heard something like the following…… Panel: Can you tell us three strengths that you bring to the role? Candidate: My top three strengths are Communication, Teamwork and Problem Solving. I communicate clearly and...
