Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

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....

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 disabilit...

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 G...

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...

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 clicki...

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 thei...

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 on...

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 valu...

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 an...

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 hist...

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...

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 cal...

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 Dan...

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...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 bran...

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...

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 t...

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-sear...

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...

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 l...

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 thr...

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...