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Equipped Interview

Equipped Interview

Written by: Joshua Tinkey
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The Equipped Interview Podcast gives you the clarity, confidence, and tools to stand out in every job interview.


Each episode combines real-world hiring insights and practical frameworks used by top interviewers and hiring managers — so you can stop guessing, start preparing, and confidently land the job you want.


Hosted by Josh Tinkey, founder of Equipped Interview and creator of Equipped Essentials.

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Episodes
  • The Question That Can Win (or Lose) Your Next Job Offer
    Oct 29 2025

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    Hiring is slowing down — but opportunities still exist for candidates who know how to stand out. In this episode, Josh breaks down the one question that can win (or lose) your next job offer: “Why should I hire you?”

    In the Interview Intel segment, Josh explores what recent hiring trends mean for job seekers and why companies are being more selective than ever. In The Playbook segment, he shares a simple 4-step framework to confidently answer “Why should I hire you?” so you can prove your value, build trust, and make yourself the obvious choice.

    You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to position yourself — even when the market is tight.

    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

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    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

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    24 mins
  • Monday Motivation: Behavioral Interview? Master the Answers Nobody Else Does
    Jan 27 2025

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    This episode equips listeners with powerful frameworks and strategies for effectively answering behavioral interview questions. By focusing on relevant skills and crafting memorable stories, candidates can significantly enhance their chances of success in job interviews.

    It all comes down to one critical strategy you NEED to use. Listen to the end!

    • Overview of behavioral interview question significance
    • Insights into what hiring managers seek in candidates
    • Introduction to STAR and SBO frameworks for structured responses
    • Actionable steps to identify key skills and experiences
    • Strategies to connect skills with past experiences during interviews
    • Importance of concise and clear communication in responses
    • Tips for preparing impactful and relevant examples

    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

    Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

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    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

    Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

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    11 mins
  • Monday Motivation: Why should I hire you?
    Jan 13 2025

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    The episode emphasizes the importance of preparing for the interview question, "Why should I hire you?" and how this preparation can enhance your overall confidence and interview performance. Key strategies discussed include focusing on your skills, communicating your passion for the role, highlighting your unique qualifications, and making the hiring manager's decision easier.

    Use the free resource mentioned in today's episode, the "Why Should I Hire You? 4-Step Template". Just download and fill it out to prep today!

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    • Understanding the significance of the "Why should I hire you?" question
    • Preparing for the question can enhance overall interview confidence
    • Clarity on personal value proposition
    • Focusing on relevant skills aligned with employer needs
    • Communicating passion and excitement for the role
    • Identifying unique qualities that differentiate you from other candidates
    • Mitigating hiring manager concerns to make their decision easier

    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

    Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

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    Don’t spend any more time searching through articles, lists, or websites.

    Check out Equipped Essentials for your all-in-one, 35-page digital book that offers examples, tips, memory hooks, and easy to follow advice.

    Support the show

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    8 mins
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