Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

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What to Know About Getting Hired in Today’s Labor Market Sep 19, 2024

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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.

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How to Write a Resume That Will Get You Hired Sep 18, 2024

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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 discuss resume formats.

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Get Hired Presents: Let’s Talk Offline Sep 12, 2024

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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 every Tuesday.

Everything You Need to Know About LinkedIn Profiles Sep 11, 2024

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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 LinkedIn Premium account.

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An Explosion That Still Reverberates on Labor Day Sep 04, 2024

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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.

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How to Find Companies that Value Your Mental Health Aug 28, 2024

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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.

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A Guide to Pain-Free Networking Aug 21, 2024

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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.

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Salary Negotiation 101 Aug 14, 2024

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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.

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Navigating Life After a Layoff Aug 07, 2024

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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.

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How AI is Changing the Job Interview Process Jul 31, 2024

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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.

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