Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Hollywood film producer Will Packer, whose movies have grossed more than $1 billion at the box office. They discuss key themes from Will’s new book ‘Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big,’ including the differences between confidence and arrogance and quitting and giving up. Will also explains how to create your own momen...
Mar 05, 2025•25 min
Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this special bonus episode of Get Hired from a previous live show, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman chats with LinkedIn Learning Instructors Jasmine Escalera and Nick Martin. They discuss how to find your footing after being laid off, as well as strategies for moving into a new industry. Nick and Jasmine also offer advice for coping with the stress of job hunting. Key Points: Coping strategies for after a layoff Step one...
Feb 27, 2025•22 min
Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 Right now, the competition for remote roles is fierce. In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn’s Editor at Large Andrew Seaman sits down with Dropbox’s Chief People Officer Melanie Rosenwasser to discuss the world of remote work. Melanie shares insights into the skills needed to succeed in remote roles and how to grow your career and find mentors even in a remote work environment. Key Topics: Dropbox’s pivot to a ‘Virtual...
Feb 26, 2025•25 min
Help us improve Get Hired by taking our listener survey here . 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 it? On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Tro...
Feb 19, 2025•29 min
Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Alison Wood Brooks, who is a Harvard Business School professor and the author of "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves," about the science of conversation. From navigating networking events to acing your next job interview, great conversations can transform your career. Alison shares her research and top tips on how any...
Feb 12, 2025•25 min
Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with personal finance expert Jean Chatzky to discuss the importance of financial control and how it impacts confidence, optimism, and resilience. Jean shares her journey from a journalist to a financial guru, offering valuable insights on managing money, building a strong financial foundation and making informed career decisions. Key Points: Jean's car...
Feb 05, 2025•24 min
Help us improve Get Hired by taking our survey by clicking here ( https://bit.ly/ghpodsurvey ). Feeling overwhelmed with work and tasks? Can you never check off everything on your to-do list? On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with two experts who want to help. Brad Marshall and Joff Outlaw are the co-authors of “Busy Idiots: Learn the Brain Science and Productivity Hacks to Get Ahead without the Stress.” They join Andrew to discuss the reasons people ...
Jan 29, 2025•25 min
Help us improve Get Hired by taking our listener survey here (https://bit.ly/ghpodsurvey). Spring is often when we see career advice for college students popping up online. Yet, it's important to start laying the foundation for a transition into the workforce months or years before graduation. In this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Spearmint Coaching's Fran Berrick about how college students can increase their odds of finding work this summer. Fra...
Jan 22, 2025•23 min
Help us improve Get Hired by taking our listener survey here . ( https://bit.ly/ghpodsurvey ). On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn editor of special projects Juliette Faraut to talk about LinkedIn's 2025 Jobs on the Rise list – an annual report that showcases the fastest-growing jobs globally. They dive into the data and the reasons these jobs are in demand. Later, Andrew’s joined by LinkedIn Director of Product Management Rohan Rajiv to lea...
Jan 15, 2025•23 min
Help us improve Get Hired by taking our listener survey here ( https://bit.ly/ghpodsurvey ). On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with career coach Jean Kang. While working at companies like LinkedIn, Meta and Figma, Jean navigated multiple career pivots on her way to her current passion: program management. In this episode, Jean gives insights into how identifying her skills was the key to navigating her non-linear career. Together, Andrew and Jean disc...
Jan 08, 2025•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher. Catherine walks through each element of the LinkedIn 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 what you get when you sign up for LinkedIn Premium. Follow Andrew on Link...
Jan 01, 2025•24 min
On this week's episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with 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 Politico, revolutionizing the political journalism space; today he leads a team of 500 as the CEO of Axios. Jim’s sharing his advice for breaking into competitive fields by using your unique strengths, taking risks and exploit...
Dec 25, 2024•24 min
Whether you like it or not, your digital presence leaves an impression during the job search. On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Morgan Young, a content creator and LinkedIn Top Voice. Morgan has seen firsthand how posting online can lead to career opportunities. In this episode, Morgan gives her top tips for how to build a professional, yet authentic, personal brand that will impress your future employers. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join th...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Megan Hellerer, career coach and author of Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life . Megan discusses her journey to becoming a career coach, which began when she made the decision to quit her job in tech in order to pursue more meaningful work. Today, she helps fellow “underfulfilled overachievers” do the same. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking h...
Dec 11, 2024•21 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Matt Abrahams, a communication expert and Stanford Business School lecturer. Together, they explore the art of asking good questions in a job interview. With trick questions and first impressions to worry about, job seekers can easily overlook this final section of the interview, but the questions you ask employers can be much more powerful than you might think. In this conversation, Matt gives tips on how to...
Dec 04, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Daniel Yanisse, the co-founder and CEO of background check provider Checkr. Daniel gives listeners insight into what happens behind the scenes during background checks and explains where in the process job seekers have agency. Additionally, Daniel discusses Checkr’s experience with fair chance hiring and how job seekers with a criminal record can be proactive about their past during the hiring process. Follow Andrew o...
Nov 20, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Rebekah Sebastian and Samantha Gattsek, who are the creators of the podcast " Thank You for Your Interest." The podcast shares the hellish, hilarious, and heartbreaking stories of rejection people encounter during their job searches. The three talk about what Rebekah and Samantha have learned while producing this show and how it has changed their views about looking for work. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get ...
Nov 13, 2024•23 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Eliana Goldstein, a millennial-focused career coach. They talk about how job seekers should pitch themselves to potential employers. The key, Eliana says, is to show yourself as the solution to the organization's problem. The two also describe several ways people can determine what an employer's problem is based on the job description and other research. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community b...
Nov 06, 2024•20 min
Happy Halloween! On this special bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn employees share their most terrifying job search stories with LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman — or Screamin. Today’s show has it all: tales of reneged job offers, recruiters who ghost applicants and interviews gone very, very wrong. Tune in – if you dare. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Check out Namanh’s YouTube channel by clicking here ....
Oct 31, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with LinkedIn’s Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough. They discuss what the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts mean for the job market, how economic trends are playing out around the world and what it all means for your job search. They also examine which industries have been most impacted by these trends and share insight into what skills you need to stay competitive. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community...
Oct 30, 2024•16 min
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired is celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the month of October. On this week’s episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Paralympic gold medalist in archery Matt Stutzman, AKA The Armless Archer. Matt reflects on the discrimination he’s faced in the past from employers who refused to hire him, and discusses his path to becoming one of the best archer...
Oct 23, 2024•21 min
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired with Andrew Seaman is celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the month of October. On this week’s bonus episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Rebecca Cokley, Program Officer for U.S. Disability Rights at the Ford Foundation. Rebecca discusses her background in disability rights activism and what the recent uptick in ‘return to office’ mandates me...
Oct 17, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with recruiter and content creator Nicole Fernandez-Valle. Nicole explains what it means to “job search like a recruiter” and shares tips for standing out in a competitive market. Using her own experiences as both a recruiter and a candidate, Nicole also offers advice for staying motivated in the face of rejection. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Nicole Fernandez...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired is celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the month of October. On this week’s bonus episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with disability justice expert Luticha André Doucette. Luticha shares valuable information about how job applicants with disabilities can understand their rights, find inclusive employers and grow their professional network. Follo...
Oct 10, 2024•28 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Mo Bunnell, founder and CEO of Bunnell Idea Group. They discuss Mo’s new book Give to Grow and how the concept of “strategic giving” can be applied to the job-search process. Mo also shares advice for overcoming the biggest barrier to achieving career success: self-doubt. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Mo Bunnell on LinkedIn by clicking here ....
Oct 09, 2024•23 min
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired will be celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout October. On this week’s episode of the show, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with disability rights activist and author Emily Ladau. Emily makes the case for including disability in broader conversations about diversity, and offers advice for supporting colleagues with disabilities at work. Follow Andrew on ...
Oct 02, 2024•28 min
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with career strategist and content creator Linda Raynier. They discuss what to do if you’re thinking about making a career pivot, including questions to ask yourself before quitting your job. Linda also shares tips for acing your next job interview. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Linda Raynier on LinkedIn by clicking here ....
Sep 25, 2024•22 min
On this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn’s chief economist. They discuss the latest edition of LinkedIn’s State of the Labor Market report, including what the data tell us about hiring on the micro and macro levels in the U.S. and abroad. Karin also offers advice to current job-seekers on what they should be doing to land their next role. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here . Follow Kar...
Sep 19, 2024•11 min
Resumes are key to the hiring process. Yet, many people don't put the time and effort into crafting ones that will make an impact on potential employers. On this week's episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman examines every part of a resume with Kamara Toffolo, who is a job search strategist and LinkedIn Top Voice. She explains the purpose of a resume's summary and how to write one, why you should know the "RAC method," and how to trim your experience section. The two also discu...
Sep 18, 2024•26 min
This week on Get Hired, we’re featuring the first episode of Let’s Talk Offline, a new podcast from LinkedIn and iHeartPodcasts. Each week on the show, co-hosts Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn’s early career development editor, and Jamé Jackson Gadsden, a LinkedIn community manager, will answer your questions about what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career – without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep. Listen to Let’s Talk Offline wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop ...
Sep 12, 2024•46 min
