Career Cravings

<p><b>Welcome to </b><b><em>Career Cravings</em></b><b>, the podcast that helps ambitious professionals land roles they love and fast-track their success.</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><p><b>✨ Your dream career is closer than you think. Hit subscribe and let’s get started!</b></p><p><br /></p>

49. 3 Career and Life Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again

What if the reason you’re feeling stuck isn’t lack of ambition—but a decision you haven’t made yet? In this vulnerable episode, Irina shares the three biggest career (and life) mistakes she made while climbing the corporate ladder—so you can skip the detours and build a life you actually love. These aren’t vague reflections. They’re the exact mindset shifts, decisions, and intuitive pivots that helped her go from high-achieving but unfulfilled, to purpose-aligned and thriving. If you're cravi...

11-28
40:13

48. Nervous in Interviews Use This Confidence Hack That Works Every Time

If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking, “What did I just say?” this episode is for you. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a skill you build, and in this episode, Irina teaches you her signature Story Stroll Method a powerful (and surprisingly fun) way to practice your top interview stories out loud so you sound calm, clear, and in control when it counts. This is the exact technique Irina used to prep for keynotes, high-stakes interviews, and helping clients turn “f...

11-25
19:45

47. How to Interview Like a Storyteller and Land the Role

Most people treat interviews like interrogations—and that’s exactly why they freeze, ramble, or walk away thinking, “Why did I say that?” But here's the truth: the most qualified person doesn't always get the job the best storyteller does. Irina shares the exact framework she uses with clients to turn interviews into conversations that connect. You’ll hear how she went from shaking hands in panic to confidently landing a director role without checking every single box. Whether you're preppin...

11-18
23:49

46. How to Make Your Job Search More Productive in One Hour a Day

📣 Join Irina LIVE: Invite-Only Q&A Masterclass – November 13 Get personalized coaching on your job search, interview prep, or career clarity. 🎟️ Save your seat → https://www.irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-november Feeling like your job search is a full-time job but with zero results to show for it? You might not need more hours. You just need more focus. In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina shares the two exact frameworks she uses daily to create momentum without burnout. Thes...

11-11
40:50

45. BTS of My Business and Life I Don’t Need a Vacation From

🚨 Join Me Live – November 13 I'm hosting a private Q&A Masterclass to coach you through your exact job search or career block. 🎟️ Save your seat: irinaposan.com/private-masterclass-november Back from Maui, Vegas, and a powerful business retreat—and bringing you all the behind-the-scenes shifts. This season has redefined how I build a career and life I don’t need to escape from. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the mindset, systems, and small-but-powerful upgrades that help me...

11-04
39:32

44. Career Questions You’re Afraid to Ask (Live Coaching)

Live Q&A from Career Cravings Live: Real Questions, Raw Answers This one’s personal, powerful, and completely unfiltered. In this live Q&A recording from Career Cravings Live, I invited two incredible guest speakers to join me on stage—and what followed blew us away. The questions were honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, rebuilding confidence, or trying to figure out your next step, you’ll hear something in this episode that speaks direc...

10-31
01:10:51

43. How to Find Your Purpose in Your Career

The Keynote That Sparked It All: My Rawest Career Talk Yet This is the most vulnerable talk I’ve ever given—and I’m sharing it with you, unfiltered. In this special episode, I’m bringing you inside the room at Career Cravings Live with the full recording of my keynote presentation. I shared stories I’ve never told publicly before—real moments that shaped my career, challenged my confidence, and redefined my purpose. ✔️ How I found clarity in my lowest moments ✔️ The exact questions I us...

10-28
17:05

42. What I didn’t expect from hosting my first ever live event and conference

Behind the Scenes of My First Live Podcast Event: Career Cravings Live This was the most unforgettable day of my career—and today I’m pulling back the curtain to show you exactly what it took to make it happen. I’m breaking down the messy middle, the surprises I never could’ve planned for, and why I waited three years to finally take action on this dream. If you’ve got a vision that’s been sitting on the back burner, this one’s for you. ✔️ What really went into planning Career Cravings Live i...

10-21
35:17

41. How to Finally Get Promoted: 3 Real Career Moves That Actually Work

You don’t have to leave your company to grow your career. Here’s how Hallie Got Promoted Without Switching Companies In this episode, I’m joined by Hallie Leach, who went from feeling stuck as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to landing her dream role as a Recruiter—without switching companies. She shares how she reframed her story, clarified her path, and made a confident ask that paid off. ✔️ How Hallie positioned herself as already doing the role she wanted ✔️ The resume shifts that ...

10-14
26:56

40. Fix These 5 Job Search Mistakes to Finally Land the Interview (and the Offer)

If your job search feels like it’s going nowhere—this is why. In this episode, I break down the #1 reason smart, qualified professionals aren’t landing interviews, callbacks, or offers right now. Hint: it’s not your resume format or lack of experience. It’s your messaging—and it’s keeping you invisible. ✔️ Why simply “customizing” your resume isn’t enough anymore ✔️ The exact messaging shift that helped Irina’s clients land interviews in 24–72 hours ✔️ How to position your e...

10-07
34:56

39. How to Stay Motivated When Things Get Hard (and You're Facing Rejection)

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...

09-30
21:58

38. Let’s Be Honest: These 5 Lies Are Keeping You Jobless or Underpaid

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...

09-22
29:23

37. It’s Not the Market — It’s the Method

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...

09-16
26:12

36. Stop Believing This: 3 Myths Keeping You Stuck (and Unhired)

👇 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...

09-09
20:14

35. The 12-Week Plan You Need to Hit Your Career Goal Before 2026

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...

09-02
51:12

34. How to Land a Senior Role—Even If You Feel Stuck or Underqualified

👇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...

08-29
35:47

33. Feeling Invisible in Your Job Search? Here’s How to Get Noticed Fast

👇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 ...

08-26
32:04

32. What Recruiters Really Look For: Insider Tips to Land More Interviews

👇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...

08-19
31:10

31. Stop Rewriting Your Resume for Every Application, Do this Instead

👇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...

08-12
40:03

30. The 4-Step Job Search Strategy That Gets You Hired in 90 Days (Even If You’ve Tried Everything)

👇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...

08-05
32:17

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