Landing your first job can feel impossible – but we’ve been there. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda share insider tips from both sides of the hiring table, from applying early to standing out in your interview (and what NOT to do with ChatGPT).
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Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Former BuzzFeed Australia producer Tom Scott joins Office Hours to share his BuzzFeed origin story. He tells us how he built a creative career by staying curious, embracing cringe, and saying yes to new ideas before anyone else. Tom reflects on the lessons, pivots, and “flops before you fly” moments that shaped his career today.
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Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Two very different career journeys – one through college, one through university – and the same question: Does a degree still matter? Sohan and Hameda unpack real career stories, privilege, and whether experience is the real key to success.
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Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What does it really mean to bring your authentic self to work? Iconic BuzzFeed alumni Zotti joins Office Hours to share lessons from BuzzFeed and beyond on creativity, identity, and carving out space for yourself in the workplace.
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Val Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
When the workplace shifts under your feet, how do you stay steady? Here’s how to embrace change like a pro.
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Sohan and Hameda share their BuzzFeed origin stories and take you behind the scenes of how they broke into BuzzFeed Australia. From cold emails and shaky interviews to rejection, resilience, and eventually landing their dream jobs, they share the real story of how their careers began — and the lessons they learned along the way.
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Early in your career? This one’s for you. We’re tackling real stories of workplace conflict — stolen credit, toxic teammates, and navigating office politics — with advice that helps you protect yourself, set boundaries, and keep climbing the corporate ladder.
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From micromanagers to disappearing bosses, bad leadership can derail your work life. Sohan & Hameda offer real stories and practical tips to help you survive, adapt, and even thrive — no matter who’s in charge.
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Everyone’s got a bad boss story — but what if your boss is actually… good? In this episode, we share the worst “horrible boss” dilemmas and get real-time advice from our own manager, Amanda Bardas, on how to survive, adapt, and protect your career when leadership goes wrong.
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From group chats that spiral to DMs you instantly regret, workplace communication is full of traps. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda break down the dos and don’ts of work chats – when to keep it professional, when to let your personality shine, and how to avoid the dreaded “why did I send that?!” moment.
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Do you owe your coworkers compassion, favours, or just competence? This episode dives into the sticky situations that test office relationships, including HR disputes, privacy, and navigating friendships on the job.
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From office besties to backstabbers – we unpack whether work friends can really be trusted, and how to protect yourself while still having fun at work.
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