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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.
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Let’s be real: it’s easy to feel positive when things are going your way. But what about when you’re doing all the right things—and still feel stuck? This episode is for the moments when the rejections pile up. When the silence in your job search gets loud. When life feels off and you need something to pull you back to yourself. Today, I’m breaking down: ✔️ The subtle mindset shift that will immediately change your energy ✔️ Why “focusing on the gap” keeps high achievers constantl...
DOORS TO HR STAR ARE NOW OPEN 👇 Get $3,000+ in 1:1 bonuses and guaranteed results— 👉 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch 👇 Watch the Webinar Here https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/59/0y50xigrurouqw7b2 This episode is going to hit home. Because if you’ve been telling yourself you’ll figure it out alone, or that you just need more time, this might be the exact reason you’re still job searching. I’m breaking down the 5 lies I hear every single day from high-achieving professionals—an...
DOORS TO HR STAR ARE NOW OPEN 👇 Get $3,000+ in 1:1 bonuses and guaranteed results 👉 https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch 👇 Watch the Webinar Here https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/59/0y50xigrurouqw7b2 Let’s talk about the myth that’s keeping you stuck: “It’s just the market right now.” In this second episode of my “Biggest Job Search Mistakes” series, I’m calling out one of the most common excuses I hear—and breaking down why it’s not true. Because if the market were really t...
👇 Save Your Spot for the FREE HR Job Search Live Training (Sept 11!) https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Ever catch yourself saying, “I already know that” when it comes to job search advice? Yep—this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: if you’re not landing interviews, if you’re still applying with no traction, or if you're getting ghosted even after interviews… something’s not working. And it’s not about working harder or tweaking your resume for the 17th ti...
Save Your Spot for the FREE HR Job Search Live Training (Sept 11!) https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Didn’t hit your career goal yet this year? There’s still time—but only if you shift into action now. In this episode, I walk you through my 12-week reset method to help you land interviews (and offers!) before the year is up. Whether you’re job searching, thinking of a career pivot, or just tired of spinning in circles—this strategy works. You’ll learn: ✔️ T...
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role👇 It’s happening on September 11th! https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining From Minimum Wage to HR Director—How Shrey Turned It All Around in 90 Days Shrey had 9 years of global HR experience—but after moving to Canada, he was stuck. No job. No clarity. And after a year of rejections and financial pressure, he took a minimum wage labor job just to make ends meet. Fast forward 90 days after joining my program—he landed his...
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role: Sept 11 2025👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining Sydney felt invisible. Applications sent. Zero responses. No momentum. She knew something had to change. In this episode, we break down how she went from burnout and second-guessing… to landing the exact role she was chasing (with room to grow). Inside, you’ll hear: ✔️ The resume shift that got recruiter compliments ✔️ How she stopped customizing and started getting ...
👇REGISTER NOW FREE LIVE Training to Help You Land Your Next Role: Sept 11 2025👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining You’re sending out resumes, getting ghosted, and wondering if anyone is actually hiring right now. I get it—and that’s exactly why I brought on one of the most honest, heart-led recruiters I know: Pino Addesa, founder of The Staffing Alternative and a 20+ year veteran in the industry. He’s placing candidates every day—and he’s not sugarcoating anything. In this episode...
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 14 2025👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVE If you’re applying to jobs every day, rewriting your resume each time, and still not hearing back — this episode is for you. Mayuri spent 14 months stuck in that cycle. She applied everywhere. Got ghosted. Even paid $7K for coaching that didn’t help. No offers. No clarity. Just burnout. Then she joined HR Star. And in less than 60 days, everything changed. ✔️ No more customizing her resume ✔️ Interviews started rolli...
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVE You don’t need more job applications. You need a better strategy. If you’ve been tweaking your resume, tailoring every cover letter, and still hearing silence — this episode is the missing link. Irina breaks down the exact 4-part strategy her clients use to land dream roles in 90 days or less — even in today’s market. No fluff, no guesswork. Just a clear framework that works. ✔️ The resume transformation method that la...
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVE If you’ve been told that cold applying doesn’t work anymore, this episode will change your mind. In this episode, Irina shares the exact strategy her client Upasana used to land her dream job through a cold application—after being laid off twice in one year. You’ll learn how to stand out in a competitive market, even if you don’t have referrals or a big network. ✔️ What makes a cold application actually work in 2025 ...
👇CAREER CRAVINGS LIVE TORONTO AUG 2025 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/CCLIVE How to Prep for an Interview in 30 Minutes (or Less) Think you need hours to prepare for an interview? You don’t. In this episode, Irina breaks down the exact 30-minute interview strategy her clients use to land six-figure offers—even without negotiating. You’ll learn how to prepare quickly and confidently, using her proven “Top 5 Stories” method that works at every level, from entry to director. ✔️ The simple 3-step...
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 ✔️ The reflection exercise that makes your experie...
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 this market. ✔️ How Kayla went from rejection emails t...
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 story of going from panicked high school presentations to confident...
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: Why resume templates won’t save you, and what actually works What your resume is really...
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, clarity, and career offers. You'll Learn: - How to bounce back after layoffs (men...
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 they already were. ✔️ The mindset shift that helped clients...
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 from zero interviews in months to multiple job offers in 60 days or ...
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 other candidates 🔥 How to respond when you don’t have “Canadian ...
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