What if the secret to sounding smarter isn't being smarter at all?

In this episode, we explore why confidence often matters just as much as competence, especially in job interviews. We'll talk about the mindset behind "fake it till you make it," how believing in yourself helps other people believe in you, and why the way you say something can be just as powerful as what you're actually saying.

The main part of this episode features an excerpt from Will Stephen's hilarious TEDx talk, "How to Sound Smart in Your TEDx Talk," a brilliant reminder that confidence, storytelling, and great delivery can completely change how people perceive you.

Trust me, you'll never look at public speaking or job interviews the same way again.

Fake it till you make it! The funny thing is, one day you'll forget you were ever faking it.

In this episode, I'm taking a hands-on look at three strategic ways to use NotebookLM to prepare for your next job interview. I'll walk you through each step, share real examples of AI-generated interview materials I've created, and even play a quick samples so you can hear what's possible.

NotebookLM is a free AI tool that can help you turn job descriptions, company research, and your resume into personalized interview prep.

I've included the link to NotebookLM below, along with the exact prompt I used to generate an audio interview summary that helped me prepare for one of my own interviews.

• NotebookLM Website: https://notebooklm.google/

• Prompt for audio overview: "Make this an audio overview of how {your name} is the perfect fit for the {Role title at company name} based on her background and work examples."
• Prompt for video overview (select "Explainer" and "Whiteboard"): "Frame the content as a guide for acing a {job title at company name} interview."

I hope this episode saves you time, helps you prepare smarter, and gives you the confidence boost of hearing an AI audio overview all about why you're an absolute baddie for the job.

Good luck, girl!

Want a major confidence boost before your next job interview? Press play on this Good Luck Song.

A pre-interview hype anthem. Written by Lena Sernoff, host of the Girl, You're Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast, this song was created for every woman preparing for that big job interview moment.

Here's your assignment: -Play it the night before. -Blast it on the drive to your interview. - Sing it in the bathroom. -Throw in a power pose for good measure.

Now walk in with main character energy. This is your moment. I'm rooting for you.

Link to song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Iy0V-2szTU

Lyrics:

This is your good luck song.

Just wanted you to know.

I believe in you because you're amazing

at everything you do.

This is your good luck song

because you deserve to know.

We're all cheering you on.

Whatever you put your mind to, amazing things unfold.

Walk into that job interview, you've done so much to get this far

Now it's time to let them see the very best of you.

This is your good luck song.

Because you're a star.

You worked so hard to come this far.

You deserve to win it all.

So if it's a job interview or a big next meeting,

Go show them exactly who you are.

We know you're going to go so far.

This is your good luck song.

You're a badass, don't you forget.

You've earned this chance, now go and get it.

They'll be lucky if they get you on their team.

Everything you've lived through has led to this dream.

Don't waste a second worrying what they might see.

You already know exactly who you're meant to be.

Now walk in with confidence from the very start.

It's time to show them the star you already are.

This is your good luck song.