85. STOP Applying to Jobs You’re NOT Qualified For | Farah Sharghi
Release Date: 04/28/2025
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info_outlineKendall Berg sits down with viral career coach and former Google recruiter Farah Sharghi, and the conversation is a corporate culture reality check. From bad résumés to bad advice, Farah calls out what most job seekers are doing wrong—and what actually works if you're trying to stand out in today’s messy job market.
With firsthand experience at companies like TikTok, Uber, Lyft, and The New York Times, Farah doesn’t hold back on the pitfalls of “spray-and-pray” job applications, inflated job descriptions, and the jealousy that cost her a corporate gig. She drops hard truths on everything from how AI has wrecked the hiring process to why most people think they’re qualified when they’re not. (Spoiler: if you don’t speak Portuguese, don’t apply for that role that requires it. Looking at you.)
The conversation also touches on the real rules of the workplace—why HR isn’t your therapist, why your LinkedIn is your brand, and why networking shouldn’t only happen when you’re jobless. Oh, and there's a very real callout to anyone who thinks being “too honest” at work is a strength.
In this episode, we discuss:
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What are ghost jobs and why do companies post them?
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How can I tell if I’m actually qualified for a job?
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What’s the biggest mistake job seekers make with AI-generated résumés?
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Why doesn’t HR support employees the way we expect?
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How can I build a personal brand that attracts job offers?
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