On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher to discuss strategies for making your LinkedIn profile pop. Catherine walks through each element of the profile — from the header and profile photos to the “About” and “Experience” sections. She also shares best practices for conveying your skills to recruiters. Finally, she and Andrew discuss how best to contact a second-degree connection and the benefits of having a LinkedI...
Sep 11, 2024•23 min
First celebrated in the U.S. in the late 1800s, Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of workers across the country. Many people recognize Labor Day as the end of summer, but few know the history behind the holiday. In this unique episode of Get Hired , historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jefferson Cowie joins Andrew to take listeners on an immersive journey through the history of organized labor in America. Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn by clicking here . Follow Jeffe...
Sep 04, 2024•21 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Demetris Crum, vice president of total rewards at AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company. Demetris, who goes by D, shares what job seekers need to know about mental health benefits. He also gives tips on how to identify companies that prioritize well-being and effectively advocate for your own mental health needs in the workplace. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow ...
Aug 28, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, to talk about the fundamentals of networking. Susan shares tips for navigating networking events as an introvert, as well as easy-to-do exercises for growing and nurturing your network. She also goes over the networking method she developed, which she calls "Gather, Ask, Do." Read more about the GAD method in Susan’s book, The Lost Art of Connecting . F...
Aug 21, 2024•24 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with HR consultant Daniel Space, AKA “Dan from HR” on social media. Daniel offers tips for gaining the upper hand during the salary negotiation process and debunks common misperceptions about the way companies determine employee salaries. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Daniel Space on LinkedIn by clicking here ....
Aug 14, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Lorraine Lee, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Lorraine shares her experience of being laid off in 2022, and how she pivoted to “solopreneurship” in the aftermath. She also offers advice for building a professional brand and improving your virtual presentation skills by soliciting feedback from the people who know you best. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by cli...
Aug 07, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Dr. Lindsey Zuloaga, chief data scientist at HireVue. Founded in 2004, HireVue provides employers with AI-powered technology to hire job applicants, assess candidates' skills and evaluate candidates’ self-taped interviews. Dr. Zuloaga explains why some employers find this kind of technology useful, how they evaluate its performance and how job seekers can prepare to use it themselves. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join...
Jul 31, 2024•20 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with career coach, author and interview expert Sam Owens. Sam shares strategies for building your confidence before an interview, answering unexpected questions during the conversation and asking the right follow-up questions at the end. He also gives guidance on following up after the interview to avoid being ghosted during the hiring process. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Fo...
Jul 24, 2024•24 min
In this unique episode of Get Hired , LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Matt Abrahams, a communication expert and Stanford Business School lecturer, for a collaborative interview where they each take turns asking questions and sharing insights on common job search challenges. Matt has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication skills. Today, Matt shares proven tools that will help you communicate your value to employers—from before you show up to the interview to b...
Jul 17, 2024•26 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Jessica Chen, author of Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. Jessica talks about how her “quiet culture” traits held her back early in her career, and how she eventually learned to speak up for herself in order to get noticed at work. She also shares tips for building a professional brand and advocating for yourself during the hiring process. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get H...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Managing Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Carla Harris, author, singer and senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley. Carla shares her advice for mapping out a successful career while also nurturing your passions. She also discusses how to know when it’s time to leave your current job and look for a new one, and how to start the job-search process off on the right foot. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here ....
Jul 03, 2024•25 min
On today’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Dr. Sarah Moon, a psychologist specializing in LGBTQIA+ mental health. They discuss how employers can support their LGBTQIA+ employees and how employees can spot inclusive employers. Dr. Moon also shares advice for confronting anti-LGBTQ biases at work and showing up as an ally on the job. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Sarah Moon on LinkedIn by clicking here ....
Jun 26, 2024•22 min
On today’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Heather Hansen, a former trial attorney and personal advocacy expert. Heather shares tips for conveying your potential as a job applicant, discussing your professional weaknesses and answering unexpected questions during interviews. She also discusses how to find your passion and build self-confidence during the job-search process. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Heat...
Jun 19, 2024•25 min
On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Rohan Rajiv, director of product management at LinkedIn. They discuss the suite of AI-powered job search tools LinkedIn debuted this week, including a revamped method for finding open roles and individualized resume- and cover letter-writing assistance. Rohan also explains how he and his team developed these tools, and why users can trust they’re safe to use for finding and applying to jobs. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn ...
Jun 13, 2024•22 min
On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Managing Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with the chief human resources officers for Home Depot and Johnson & Johnson – Tim Hourigan and Peter Fasolo, respectively – to talk about the importance of upskilling. Tim and Peter discuss how their companies support employee growth, as well as why AI amplifies the importance of upskilling in today’s business landscape. They also share their top tips for avoiding common pitfalls during the hiring process....
Jun 12, 2024•23 min
This week on Get Hired, we’re featuring the first episode of a new bonus series from our friends over at Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel. “Hello Monday Master Class” is a distillation of hundreds of conversations broken down into five essential rules for thriving in an ever-changing professional landscape. The first episode in the series is all about defining your values. Tune in each Thursday through the end of June for more actionable insights and collaborative exercises to elevate your career....
Jun 06, 2024•18 min
On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Joseph Fuller, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School. They discuss how technological advancements in AI are changing the way workers do their jobs, search for new ones and remain competitive in the labor market. Professor Fuller also shares advice for conquering the fear that comes with unfamiliar technological territory and gives his predictions for what the future of work will look like over th...
Jun 05, 2024•20 min
On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris and Chief Talent Officer Lo Stomski. They discuss how Walmart – the largest private employer in the U.S. – is envisioning a skills-first future. They also explain how the company is using AI to level up its HR department and promote career advancement. Plus, they share their top tips for landing your next job. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by cli...
May 29, 2024•25 min
On this episode of Get Hired , LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with policymakers, academics and talent executives to hear how employers and business leaders are thinking about ageism and work. We’ll hear about strategies for getting hired as an older worker, the benefits of multigenerational workforces and how AI is impacting all of this. While this episode marks the final installment of our special series on ageism, we’ll be continuing the conversation in future episodes of the show. ...
May 23, 2024•14 min
Imposter syndrome is a real and pervasive problem. It’s associated with burnout, depression and anxiety, and it holds us back from reaching our full potential and achieving career satisfaction. So, what can we do to conquer our imposter syndrome at work? On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of the book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Deesha discusses her career path...
May 22, 2024•30 min
Workplace ageism is a pervasive issue in the U.S. According to an AARP survey from 2021, 78 percent of workers between the ages of 40 and 65 say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination at work. So, what strategies can employers and employees use to combat ageism? On today’s show, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Ashton Applewhite, an anti-ageism advocate and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism . They discuss what companies and hiring managers can do to...
May 16, 2024•29 min
Graduation season has arrived in the U.S with over a million people earning their college degrees and gearing up to enter the workforce. Many of them will be entering the world of work for the first time. If you fall into this bucket, you might feel a little overwhelmed right now. To help make the move easier, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is talking with Sho Dewan, a career coach and founder/CEO of Workhap. Sho shares advice for recent graduates as they venture into the workforce. They div...
May 15, 2024•29 min
The US workforce is getting older. Last year, almost 20% of Americans ages 65 and older were employed – that’s nearly double the rate it was in the 1980s. For some older workers, they want to keep working past retirement age; for others, it’s not a choice. So how should older people position themselves in the labor market to overcome age bias? In the second installment of our ageism series, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is talking to Janine Vanderburg, founder and former director of Changin...
May 09, 2024•35 min
The work of carving out a career doesn’t end with an offer letter – that’s where it builds intensity. The problem is that there isn’t one guidebook or set of rules for how to grow in your profession. You got the job – now what? Andy LaCivita is an executive recruiter, career coach and author of The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional, which will be published in August . Andy brings together over three decades of expertise in navigatin...
May 08, 2024•23 min
Getting older should be something to celebrate: you’ve gained experience, honed a skillset and acquired the wisdom to know where, and when, to apply your energy. Yet, employers and colleagues don’t always see the value of experience. People often buy into ageist myths that punish older employees. As the proportion of workers over age 50 grows, age-based discrimination will become more evident and an urgent problem to address. To kick off a series of shows on ageism, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew S...
May 01, 2024•25 min
Landing a job in a competitive industry can feel like an insurmountable challenge if you don’t have certain advantages, like family connections, wealth or a degree from a prestigious university. But it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Jim VandeHei, a journalist-turned-entrepreneur who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success, first as a reporter and then as a founder of two media startups. In 2007, Jim co-founded Pol...
Apr 24, 2024•24 min
LinkedIn News is out with our latest roundup of Top Companies, which are a collection of employers judged across several metrics including their employees’ ability to grow their skills, advance in their careers, and much more. JPMorgan Chase Head of Human Resources Robin Leopold, an executive vice president at the firm, joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss what makes JPMorgan Chase a Top Company. She explains why so many talented people want to work for JPMorgan, how the company s...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min
Much of the advice we share on Get Hired is for job seekers interested in white collar jobs. But not everyone wants to sit at a desk or stare at a computer screen for eight hours a day. Plus, the industrial labor force is rife with opportunity. From bustling construction sites to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, there's a world of possibilities out there for those who want to roll up their sleeves and get out into the -world by working in a blue-collar job. Joanie Bily, President of the pr...
Apr 10, 2024•22 min
Despite talk about an economic "soft landing" and a robust job market from experts, job seekers are experiencing layoffs and grappling with the side effects of inflation. CNBC Make It Senior Work Editor Hanna Howard joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to dissect the complex realities of the current labor market. Hanna shares her current analysis of workforce trends, and offers practical advice for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of staying informed, adaptable, and leveraging resourc...
Apr 03, 2024•19 min
Networking is likened to fuel for your career, propelling you forward as you engage with others. But strategic networking goes even further; it involves building meaningful connections and leveraging them effectively – oftentimes before you even begin your job search. April Little, a renowned executive career coach with over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to shed light on the difference between strategic networking and the usual approach. They discuss the...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min
