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How to Be Ready When Career Opportunity Knocks

Jul 30, 202521 min
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with political commentator and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. Dana reflects on the unexpected turns of her career, from answering phones in Washington to anchoring cable news, and the power of mentorship, discipline and saying yes to the unknown. She and Andrew also unpack the advice she shares in her new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…” which covers everything from building resilience to rethinking work-life balance.

Key Topics:

  • Why it's okay not to have a fully formed career plan
  • How to make high-stakes career pivots
  • The importance of always having your resume ready
  • Dana's mindset shifts around burnout and balance
  • Why mentorship matters at every

Links & Resources:

  • Get Dana’s new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…” here
  • Follow Dana Perino on LinkedIn here
  • Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
  • Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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