Hart covers the 2025 Academy Museum Gala's best and worst dressed. Elizabeth draws from her 15 years experience in HR leadership and shares invaluable tips that are guaranteed to help you land your next job. We talk resumes, cover letters, how to use the STAR Method to ace your interviews, and some do's and don'ts during job interviews.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

00:28 2025 Academy Museum Gala Best and Worst Dressed

06:47 Lionsgate Employs TikTok Fan Accounts

13:37 Applying and Interviewing for Jobs

16:10 Application Tips: Always Tailor Your Resume

18:49 What to Include in Your Cover Letter

25:34 How to Ace Your Interview

27:18 The STAR Method: SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, RESULT

38:53 Common Traps to Avoid in Interviews

45:50 Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Resumes, Pay, Vacation Requests

50:40: How to Empower Yourself to Ask for the Pay You Deserve

58:22 What Do Employers See in Background Checks

Links

Academy Museum Gala 2025 Red Carpet: https://variety.com/gallery/academy-gala-2025-red-carpet-arrivals/

Using the STAR Method to Nail Your Next Interview: https://capd.mit.edu/resources/the-star-method-for-behavioral-interviews/

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances without the rage bait. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

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