Seen Heard & Hired

About Seen Heard & Hired

Welcome to Seen Heard & Hired, hosted by Sarah and Carol. We are two recruiters, career coaches, ex-colleagues, and great friends with 40 years of combined industry experience. Join us for real conversations about careers, confidence and navigating the world of work. Honest stories, practical insights and the advice no one gives you. Whether you're feeling stuck, planning a career change or looking to build confidence at work, we're here to unpack what it really takes to be Seen, Heard and Hired. Follow us on Instagram / seenheardhired Facebook / seenheardhired

Publisher

Sarah Scott and Carol Fraser

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 10. Why Your Job Search Needs A Strategy

   About This Episode If your job search strategy is basically opening SEEK or LinkedIn, seeing what’s there and hitting apply, you’re definitely not alone. But applying for jobs is an activity. It’s not necessarily a strategy. In this episode, Carol and Sarah take a step back from the applications and look at what a more deliberate job search can actually involve. We talk about getting clear on what you want next — not just the role, but the things that really matter to you — and knowing the difference between your non-negotiables and your nice-to-haves. We also look at why volume isn’t a strategy, what it means to really understand what you bring to the market, and why you need to be able to connect the dots between your experience and the opportunity in front of you. Carol shares two very different recent examples from the recruiter side of the desk: one candidate whose application didn’t quite tell the story but who was great once she got on the phone, and another whose CV appeared to tickevery box but who couldn’t back it up when asked. We also talk about reality-checking what you want against what’s actually happening in the market, genuine skill gaps versus confidence gaps, giving your job search some structure without letting it consume your whole day, and looking at the evidence to work out what part of your strategy is — orisn’t — working. Your job search shouldn’t just be something that’s happening to you. You can take a much more active role in managing it. Applying for jobs is absolutely part of the strategy. It’s just not the whole strategy. In This Episode Getting clear on what you actually want fromyour next role Non-negotiables versus nice-to-haves Why volume alone isn’t a job-search strategy Knowing what you bring to the market — andbeing able to articulate it Why tailoring your CV doesn’t mean makingclaims you can’t back up Reality-checking your search against what’sactually happening in the market The difference between a genuine skill gap anda confidence gap Giving your job search structure withoutletting it consume your day Building a target list and looking beyondtoday’s advertised jobs Creating a job-search rhythm rather thanpanic-applying Following up without becoming thatperson Using evidence to work out whether yourstrategy is actually working Chapters 00:00 — Applying for jobs vs having a strategy 02:07 — What do you actually want next? 04:52 — Why volume isn’t a job-search strategy 07:01 — Knowing what you’re taking to market 11:32 — Reality-checking your strategy against the market 14:17 — Giving your job search structure 18:28 — Building your job-search map 20:25 — Creating a rhythm instead of panic-applying 21:57 — Following up without becoming that person 23:05 — Is your job-search strategy actually working? 25:51 — Myths & Truths 28:37 — Listener Love & final takeaways 🌐 Connect With Us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seen-heard-hired (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seen-heard-hired) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seenheardhired/ (https://www.instagram.com/seenheardhired/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seenheardhired/ (https://www.facebook.com/seenheardhired/) Carol Fraser — Fraser People www.fraserpeople.co.nz (http://www.fraserpeople.co.nz) Coming Next Some of the best opportunities don’t necessarily start with you pressing Apply. In our next episode, we’re talking about networking — what itactually means, the network you probably already have, how to reconnect with people without feeling awkward, and how opportunities can happen behind thescenes. 💙 Thanks forListening If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to Seen, Heard & Hired wherever you listen. We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions and experiences too — send us a message or leave us a comment. You might even feature in a future Listener Love. And if you know someone who could use this conversation in their job search, please share the episode with them.

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Episode 09. Why Am I Applying For Jobs And Hearing Nothing?

   About This Episode You see a role that looks like a great fit.You spend time on the application, hit submit… and then hear nothing. Do that enough times and it’s hard not tostart wondering: Is it me? Is it my CV? Am I too old? Overqualified? Is the ATS rejecting me? Or do I just need to apply for more jobs? In this episode of Seen, Heard & Hired,Carol and Sarah unpack what might actually be happening when you’re applying for jobs and not getting the response you hoped for. With application volumes high across NewZealand and Australia, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes that job seekers simply can’t see. We talk about competition, the impact of AI and easy-apply technology, what recruiters are seeing, and why silence or rejectiondoesn’t always mean what you think it does. Most importantly, we look at how to recognisethe difference between what you know about your job search and the story you might be creating to fill in the gaps — and where to focus your energy when something genuinely isn’t working. In This Episode Why application volumes are so high right now More applications don’t necessarily mean more suitable candidates Using AI to support your application rather than letting it do all the talking Why “you don’t know who you’re up against” really does matter What it tells you if you’re getting interviews but not offers Why feedback and patterns are more useful than one unsuccessful application Ageism, overqualification and the assumptions that can creep into a long job search Why applying for hundreds of jobs isn’t necessarily the answer Knowing when it might be time to change something — and when it isn’t Focusing on the parts of your job search you can actually influence Episode Resources Episode 8 — Your CV Has One Job We refer back to our conversation about making it easy for a recruiter or hiring manager to understand why your experience makes sense for the role. Episode 7 — ATS Myths Busted If you’re wondering whether an ATS is the reason you’re not hearing back, we tackled that one in Episode 7. Career Coaching It can help to have someone look objectively at what’s happening — from the roles you’re targeting, your CV to interview feedback, confidence and assumptions that can creep in. Carol — Fraser Peoplehttps://www.fraserpeople.co.nz (https://www.fraserpeople.co.nz) Sarah — Sarah Veronica Coachinghttps://www.sarahveronicecoaching.com (https://www.sarahveronicecoaching.com) Chapters 00:00 Why am I applying and hearing nothing? 01:24 What’s happening in the job market 04:28 Application volume, AI and easy apply 07:32 Quality, relevance and tailoring your applications 08:00 You don’t know who you’re up against 10:38 Getting interviews but not getting the job 11:39 Feedback and looking for patterns 14:07 Don’t turn an unknown into a fact 14:44 Ageism, overqualification and assumptions 17:36 The stories we tell ourselves 19:02 “I’ve applied for 100 jobs and nobody wants me” 20:38 When it might be time to change something 21:00 How career coaching can help 22:12 Focus on what you can control 23:48 Myths & Truths 25:53 The takeaway 27:22 Coming next: building your job search strategy 🌐 Connect With Us Follow Seen, Heard & Hired LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seen-heard-hired (https://www.linkedin.com/company/seen-heard-hired) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seenheardhired/ (https://www.instagram.com/seenheardhired/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seenheardhired/ (https://www.facebook.com/seenheardhired/) Coming Next Applying for advertised roles is only one part of finding your next opportunity. In our next episode, we start looking at thebigger picture: building a job search strategy that goes beyond hitting Apply. 💙 Thanks for Listening If this episode resonated with you, follow Seen,Heard & Hired wherever you listen and share it with someone who might need to hear it. And if you’ve experienced ageism, been toldyou’re overqualified, or found yourself wondering whether you should remove experience from your CV, we’d love to hear from you. We’re planning to explore that conversation in a future episode.

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Episode 08. Your CV Has One Job: What Recruiters Really Look For

   About This Episode It’s a crowded market for job applications right now. So when recruiters and hiring managers are reviewing multiple CVs, what actually makes them stop and want to keep reading? In this episode, Carol and Sarah share what they look for when they first open a CV, drawing on years of reviewing thousands of applications between them. This isn’t about creating the “perfect” CV or following one particular formula. It’s about making it easy for theperson reading your CV to quickly see what you bring. From making the most of that all-important first page to showing your achievements rather than simply listing responsibilities, they share practical ways to makeyour experience clear, relevant and easy to understand. Because ultimately, your CV has one job: to give someone enough reason to want to pick up the phone andfind out more about you. In This Episode What recruiters actually lookfor when they first open your CV Why your first page is valuablereal estate How to write a personal profilethat sounds like you Why your CV shouldn’t read likea job description· How to turn responsibilitiesinto achievements and demonstrate your impact· Why relevance matters more thanincluding everything you’ve ever done· How to tailor your CV withoutrewriting it from scratch for every application Common CV mistakes that can make it harder for recruiters to find the good stuff Why there’s no magic numberwhen it comes to CV length Using AI to check and polishyour CV rather than write it for you he risks of mass applying andauto-apply tools How to approach your CV whenyou have a long career history Episode Resources 🎁 CV Profile Tip Sheet Struggling with what to say in the profile at the top of your CV? We’ve put together a simple tip sheet to help you think about howyou describe who you are, what you’re good at and the value you bring — without falling back on generic phrases or “word salad”. 👉 Download here: https://bio.site/Seenheardandhired Chapters 00:00 – What actually makes a CV stand out? 01:47 – Welcome to Seen, Heard & Hired 02:20 – What recruiters look for first 05:20 – How quickly is your CV really being reviewed? 08:02 – Making the most of your first page 10:53 – Writing a personal profile that sounds like you 15:45 – Your experience: achievements versus responsibilities 17:02 – How to identify and show your impact 18:24 – Tailoring your CV without starting again 20:08 – Cutting the word salad and keeping it relevant 23:57 – What makes recruiters stop reading? 26:22 – CV design, formatting and common mistakes 27:51 – Mass applying and auto-apply tools 30:27 – Remember what your CV is actually there to do 31:22 – CV myths and truths 35:30 – Listener question: How do you summarise a 30-year career? 36:59 – Final thoughts 🌐Connect with Us Seen, Heard & Hired LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seen-heard-hiredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seenheardhired/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seenheardhired/ Carol Fraser – Fraser Peoplehttps://www.fraserpeople.co.nz 💙Thanks for listening If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love you to follow Seen, Heard & Hired on your favourite podcast platform and share it with someone who might find it helpful. Following the podcast helps more people discover our conversations and means you’ll be notified whenever a new episode is released. Catch up on Episode 7 – ATS Myths Busted: Do You Really Need an ATS-Friendly CV? We mentioned Applicant Tracking Systems and auto-apply tools during this conversation. If you haven’t listened to our previous episode, we unpack what an ATS actually does, what it doesn’t do and some of the myths aroundwriting an “ATS-friendly” CV.

4. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Episode 07. ATS Myths Busted: Do You Really Need an ATS-Friendly CV?

   Hosts Sarah and Carol bust common Applicant Tracking System myths, revealing how recruiters truly use them and what matters most for your CV.

5. 

   10 Aug 2026

   Episode 06: The interview you're probably not preparing for

   Hosts Sarah and Carol reveal recruiter insights on what they truly seek during initial phone screens, helping candidates advance their job search.

6. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Episode 05: How to Prepare for Common Interview Questions - Without Overthinking It

   Carol Fraser and Sarah discuss how to confidently answer common behavioral interview questions using frameworks like STAR to showcase experience and growth.

7. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Episode 4. Finish Strong: How to End Your Interview with Confidence

   Hosts Carol Fraser and Sarah Veronica discuss how to confidently conclude job interviews, transforming the final moments into a strategic conversation for a lasting impression.

8. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Episode 3. Tell me about yourself: The interview question everyone dreads

   Hosts Sarah and Carol reveal how to confidently answer the dreaded "tell me about yourself" interview question by sharing your professional story.

9. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Episode 02: Rage Applying: Why It Might Be Hurting Your Job Search

   Hosts Sarah and Carol explore the pitfalls of "rage applying" and guide listeners toward a strategic job search for lasting career satisfaction.

10. 

    16 Jun 2026

    Episode 01: Ever worried that AI is taking over your job search? Let's clear the air.

    Host Sarah Veronica and Host Carol Fraser discuss how AI impacts job searching, clarifying its role in recruitment and emphasizing the enduring importance of the human element.

11. 

    5 Jun 2026

    Welcome to Seen Heard & Hired

    Recruiters Sarah and Carol share honest career stories and practical advice to help listeners navigate the world of work and achieve their career goals.

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