Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

It's natural for your heart to race and your palms to sweat before, during and even after a job interview. Anxiety is natural. The key is to not let it get the best of you. You need to remain in control — even if your nerves are on edge.  Harleny Vasquez is a social work career coach with experience in recruiting. She sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss the many ways to cal...

There are soft skills. Then, there are hard skills. Hard skills are things like knowing how to play the piano. Soft skills are more human, such as interpersonal communication, public speaking, leadership, etc. Many people think hard skills are the ticket to a successful job search, but soft skills are more important than you may think. Al Dea, who is the founder of Betterwork Labs, sat down with L...

Starting over after being laid off or losing your job can be a challenging and uncertain experience, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and new beginnings. Ebony Joyce, who is known as The Career Clarity Coach, sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss what to do after a layoff. She breaks the process into manageable steps that can help make the transition smoother. Ebo...

Some people have a more difficult time than others finding work. Formerly incarcerated individuals are considered to be one of those groups. Fortunately, a growing number of initiatives and regulations are attempting to reduce the stigma people who were incarcerated may face during their job searches. Dr. Genevieve Rimer, who is the director of inclusive hiring at the Center for Employment Opportu...

Thinking holistically about your job search can be the difference between landing your next fantastic position and staying in job-search purgatory. Jenny Foss, job search strategist and career coach behind JobJenny.com – and author of the upcoming book Do This Not That: Career – joined Andrew for a deep dive into how you can take a 10,000-foot view of your job search and set yourself up for succes...

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably someone who has applied for a job online. But what happens after you upload your resume and fill out the forms? Recruiter and resume writer Brittney Swan joined Andrew on Get Hired Live to dig into how she looks at resumes, as the first person to see the applications in a job search process. She offered tips for job seekers on how to maximize th...

We are brands just like the items you find in supermarkets. People may gravitate to some brands over others for a variety of reasons, such as reputation, flashy labels, and cost — to name a few. The key is to create a brand that speaks to the people you want to attract in your career. Deja Riley, who is a fitness instructor and former professional dancer, has been able to craft a brand that exudes...

People often want to make a change in their careers but few do until they’re forced to shake things up. Often, fear is one of the main obstacles that hold people back from making a transition. Fortunately, more and more people are finding the courage to change careers thanks to some self reflection during the pandemic. LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has talked to several experts about how people ca...

Lasting transformation – in your career or your personal life – often feels out of reach. But mindset and transformational coach Andrea Scarantino has done it, and now helps others follow in her footsteps. In this favorite episode from the archives, she and Andrew dig in to the practical steps behind making a big life change. Follow Andee on LinkedIn and check out her work at Get the F Off. Follow...

A few weeks ago, we asked the Get Hired community to share their career goals for 2023. And now we’re sharing them with all of you! We hope that hearing from your fellow community members will help you set goals of your own – and then we hope you’ll tell us about it! Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Walmart’s Chief People Officer Donna Morris oversees a workforce of millions — one of the largest in the world. Her work provides her with a clear picture of what it takes to grow within an organization and to set yourself up for success. She joined LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to dig into her own career and to give advice on growing within an organization. Take Advantage of Existing Program...

During the Great Reshuffle, millions of people decided that it was the right moment to make a career pivot. But outside of once-in-a-lifetime global shifts, how do you know when it’s time to pivot? And how to you begin to make a change? This week, Jenny Blake, author of the book Pivot: The Only Move that Matters is Your Next One joins Andrew to get into her own pivot-filled career journey and advi...

If your job search or career was a car, networking is the gas that makes it move forward. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t cultivate their networks until they need to use it as a support system. The secret is to actively foster your network throughout your career — not just when you need it. Luckily, career coach and networking expert Diana Chan is here to help. She joined Andrew in the studio...

The Thanksgiving season is a perfect time to reflect on all the people, opportunities, and places you’re grateful for. So this week, we’re sharing some messages of gratitude from members of the Get Hired community. We hope you have a wonderful holiday! Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

At some point in your career, if it hasn’t happened already, you’ll need to work with a colleague – or interview with a hiring manager – who is either a lot older or a lot younger than you. A lot has been made of the differences between how, for example, GenZ works, as opposed to Baby Boomers. But at the end of the day, your colleagues are just people, and overcoming generational differences can u...

Careers are complex. Oftentimes, it's beneficial to hear from someone who has successfully navigated their own professional journey. Few people have chartered a career better than Asahi Pompey, who is a partner at Goldman Sachs and president and head of global engagement at the Goldman Sachs Foundation. Pompey joined LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman for the latest episode of #GetHired with Andre...

Once you’ve gotten through the application portals, cover letters, and perfectly-tailored resumes, it’s time to attack the next job search hurdle: the interview. Interview expert Valerie Sutton – the instructor behind the popular LinkedIn Learning Course Master Common Interview Questions, and Director of Career Services at Harvard School of Education – joins Andrew to dispel some interview myths a...

Halloween is right around the corner, so today we’re sharing some positively frightening job search stories from members of the Get Hired community. All to show you: no matter how frustrating or long your job search may be, you’re not alone! Andrew is joined by Leah Smart, host of the LinkedIn News podcast In the Arena to dig into listener letters, including: - A letter from listener Amy, whose in...

You are more than your job title — a lot more. Unfortunately, most people get so hung up on their title that they miss an ocean of opportunities waiting for them. The key is to look beyond what you call yourself — an accountant, engineer, customer associate, administrator — and focus on all the skills that you’ve learned during your career.  While you use those skills in your current role, it’s li...

No matter who you are, or what you do, you have the same 24 hours in each day. The difference between the most successful people and everyone else often comes down to how they use their time wisely. Today’s guest is productivity expert Laura Vanderkam, author of the new book Tranquility by Tuesday: Nine Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. She goes through some of the key researc...

People often want to make a change in their careers but few do until they’re forced to shake things up. Often, fear is one of the main obstacles that hold people back from making a transition. Fortunately, more and more people are finding the courage to change careers thanks to some self reflection during the pandemic. LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has talked to several experts about how people ca...

We are brands just like the items you find in supermarkets. People may gravitate to some brands over others for a variety of reasons, such as reputation, flashy labels, and cost — to name a few. The key is to create a brand that speaks to the people you want to attract in your career. Deja Riley, a fitness instructor and former professional dancer, has been able to craft a brand that exudes her en...

We’ve all probably set and managed goals at work, but the same skills can be used to jumpstart your job search and career. Jessie Withers, a leader in People Development at Google and a LinkedIn Learning instructor, joins Andrew to talk about how to use OKRs (that’s “Objectives and Key Results”) to set meaningful career goals. Follow Jessie on LinkedIn and check out her popular LinkedIn Learning c...

Change is one of the only constants in life. So, it’s a given that at some point in your career you’ll need to navigate something unexpected. How can you effectively use that change to come out on top? Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur magazine and author of the new book Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career, joins Andre...

From the Archives: Andrew talks with legendary meditation and spirituality expert Deepak Chopra, author of the new book Abundance, about how cultivating inner purpose can lead to outer success. Follow Deepak on Linkedin Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast