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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
  • How to talk about: Disability during a job search
    Jun 29 2025

    In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi unpack ways to discuss disability and access needs in a job interview. They'll also talk about the employer's responsibilities and how workplaces should be inclusive throughout the recruiting process.

    • 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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    17 mins
  • How to talk about: Being overqualified
    Jun 24 2025

    Many people worry about not ticking all the boxes on the selection criteria. But what if the opposite is true?

    In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore what to do if you're overqualified for a role. They share their top tips for framing your work history in a job interview and discuss whether being told you're "too qualified" could be a coded way of saying "too old".

    • 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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    16 mins
  • How to talk about: Overseas experience
    Jun 22 2025

    We're back! To kick off Shortlisted season two, Helen McCabe are Jamila Rizvi are diving into one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to talk about your overseas qualifications in a job interview.

    In this episode, the duo will guide you through how to talk about your overseas experience, and share their top tips for how to transform it from a hindrance into a powerful professional asset.

    • 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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    12 mins
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