Receiving feedback can be a scary thing, and the same can often be said for giving feedback to others. In Episode 9 of The Other Side, Give It to Me Straight, Ren and Jimmy explore the importance of asking for feedback, and the art of both giving and receiving feedback effectively.

Is there value in networking for recent graduates, new or recent members of the workforce, or is something only senior professionals need to think about? In Episode 8 of The Other Side, The Social Network, Ren and Jimmy unpack common myths around networking, share their personal networking experiences, and welcome a special guest to share her insights, tips and tricks on how to network for career success.

What is body language and why does it matter at work? In Episode 7 of The Other Side, Your Body Tells a Different Story, Ren and Jimmy dive into body language - what it is, how to get body language right in job interviews, and the greater role of body language in communication throughout work and life.

Assessment centres are involved in many interviews, particularly if you’re applying for roles at big corporate organisations with multi-stage processes. In Episode 6 of The Other Side, How to Ace Assessment Centres, Ren and Jimmy explore what listeners can expect from assessment centre ‘testing’, and share some important tips for how to excel in group interviews too.

“How do I ace a job interview?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we get at Maxme, and it’s not difficult to understand why. In Episode 5 of The Other Side, The Mock Interview, Ren and Jimmy mock up an interview scenario with Ren as interviewer, and James under the spotlight.

“How to ace a job interview?” is one of the highest searched questions online, and it’s not difficult to understand why. With the employment market more competitive than ever before, it has never been important to be able to verbally ‘sell yourself’, to cut through with authenticity, and to leave the employer wanting more!

“How to write a cover letter?” is one of the highest searched questions online, and it’s not difficult to understand why. With the employment market more competitive than ever before, it has never been important for your CV to cut through the clutter with clarity and excellence... so how can candidates communicate such skills?

The Other Side is a mini podcast series by Maxme where our Founder Renata (Ren) Sguario chats with industry experts, students, thought leaders and gurus about human skills, the world of work and how to maximise your potential.

The Other Side is a mini podcast series by Maxme where our Founder Renata (Ren) Sguario chats with recent graduate James Oana on the experience of making the leap from Uni to work, and thriving on the other side. Episode 1 of The Other Side, Our New Beginning, is all about introducing you to Ren, James, and the topics ahead.