Podcasts That Will Help You Land Your Next Job

You’re on your 2-hour commute to work, you’re lined up waiting for your turn in the queue, you’re spending your afternoon cleaning your room. Whatever you’re doing, there’s one thing that can give any mundane activity an extra boost: listening to a podcast.

And while there are tons of podcasts out there for all kinds of entertainment or knowledge you seek (this writer swears by non-career podcasts Part-Time Genius and Philosophize This!), here are some of the best podcasts you should be listening to if you’re working to change your career or land a new job.

CareerCloud Radio

Whether you’re looking to update your resume, negotiate your salary, or learn how to answer common interview questions, CareerCloud Radio has a variety of episodes that can help first-time jobseekers or veteran employees looking for a career development or change. CareerCloud invites a ton of different guests on their show from resume writers to HR recruiters to career coaches to talk about the stuff that will help you land your next big job.

Career Relaunch

Transitioning to a new career can be quite scary and it takes guts to push yourself out of your comfort zone and try something entirely new. Hosted by Joseph Liu, Career Relaunch aims to provide inspiration to those who are looking to make a drastic career change and are feeling unsure about their decision. Liu talks to real people from all walks of life who have made the change and how they did it, so you not only get to hear inspiring real-life stories, you also get to pick up some tricks and tips along the way.

The Pitch

You know that show called Shark Tank? If you loved it, then you’ll most probably love The Pitch, too. A podcast by Gimlet Media, The Pitch showcases people with intriguing business ideas and how they make their pitch. Literally. Listening to this podcast is not only entertaining, but can also give you ideas on how to sell your own business—or even yourself! Take note, marketing oneself is one of the most crucial parts in job interviews.

Sleep With Me

Have you ever found yourself anxious and unable to sleep the night before a big interview? Well we’ve all got that pre-interview jitters and this sleepy time podcast might just save you from not having enough rest before your big day. Many people—even insomniacs—swear that Sleep With Me helps them get that good night’s rest. The host tells a series of long, rambling stories that would pique your interest at the start but would get duller and more boring towards the end, eventually lulling you to sleep. How helpful is that?