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 …

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 ca…

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 …

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 mo…

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 r…

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 Righ…

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 advic…

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 i…

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: s…

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 i…

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 …

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…

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…

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 ye…

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 co…

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 …

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 effect…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 thi…

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…

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 commu…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 pas…

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 explai…

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 …

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 abou…

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 f…

On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Senior Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris and Chief Talent Officer Lo Stomski. They discuss how Walmart – the largest private employer in the U.S. – is envisioning a skills-first future. They also explain how the company is using AI to level up its HR department and p…

On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with policymakers, academics and talent executives to hear how employers and business leaders are thinking about ageism and work. We’ll hear about strategies for getting hired as an older worker, the benefits of multigenerational workforces and how AI is impacting all of this. …

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 our imposter syndrome at work? On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, forme…

Workplace ageism is a pervasive issue in the U.S. According to an AARP survey from 2021, 78 percent of workers between the ages of 40 and 65 say they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination at work. So, what strategies can employers and employees use to combat ageism? On today’s show, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Ashton Applewhi…

Graduation season has arrived in the U.S with over a million people earning their college degrees and gearing up to enter the workforce. Many of them will be entering the world of work for the first time. If you fall into this bucket, you might feel a little overwhelmed right now. To help make the move easier, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is …

The US workforce is getting older. Last year, almost 20% of Americans ages 65 and older were employed – that’s nearly double the rate it was in the 1980s. For some older workers, they want to keep working past retirement age; for others, it’s not a choice. So how should older people position themselves in the labor market to overcome age bias? In t…

The work of carving out a career doesn’t end with an offer letter – that’s where it builds intensity. The problem is that there isn’t one guidebook or set of rules for how to grow in your profession. You got the job – now what? Andy LaCivita is an executive recruiter, career coach and author of The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Care…

Getting older should be something to celebrate: you’ve gained experience, honed a skillset and acquired the wisdom to know where, and when, to apply your energy. Yet, employers and colleagues don’t always see the value of experience. People often buy into ageist myths that punish older employees. As the proportion of workers over age 50 grows, age-…

Landing a job in a competitive industry can feel like an insurmountable challenge if you don’t have certain advantages, like family connections, wealth or a degree from a prestigious university. But it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Jim VandeHei, a journalist-turned-entrep…

LinkedIn News is out with our latest roundup of Top Companies, which are a collection of employers judged across several metrics including their employees’ ability to grow their skills, advance in their careers, and much more. JPMorgan Chase Head of Human Resources Robin Leopold, an executive vice president at the firm, joins LinkedIn News Editor A…

Much of the advice we share on Get Hired is for job seekers interested in white collar jobs. But not everyone wants to sit at a desk or stare at a computer screen for eight hours a day. Plus, the industrial labor force is rife with opportunity. From bustling construction sites to cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, there's a world of possibiliti…

Despite talk about an economic "soft landing" and a robust job market from experts, job seekers are experiencing layoffs and grappling with the side effects of inflation. CNBC Make It Senior Work Editor Hanna Howard joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to dissect the complex realities of the current labor market. Hanna shares her current analys…

Networking is likened to fuel for your career, propelling you forward as you engage with others. But strategic networking goes even further; it involves building meaningful connections and leveraging them effectively – oftentimes before you even begin your job search. April Little, a renowned executive career coach with over 200,000 followers on Li…

The art of crafting resumes can be tricky in the digital age. So, how do we balance creativity with professionalism? Amy Schultz, head of the global acquisition team at Canva, brings a wealth of knowledge on crafting resumes that both catch the eye and capture the essence of who you are as a professional. Amy joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seama…

The world of work can be a bit of a mystery — especially when you are the first member of your family to enter the professional world. Sometimes it can feel like you don't have all the puzzle pieces to get the full picture of how the workplace operates. Gorick Ng, a bestselling author of "The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Righ…

We all know that job searching is tough. Yet, few of us take the steps to protect our mental health from the challenges inherent in the process. Linda Le is a recruiter, mental health advocate, and founder of Creatively Quiet. She joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of the Get Hired podcast to discuss the importance of pr…

Taking a leap or pivot in your career can be scary unless you put the work in to make it a success. That work helps you build confidence and increase your odds of successfully making a move. Considering 2024 is a leap year, giving us an extra day in February. What better way to honor this occasion than by discussing how to make a leap in your caree…

Jobs are — at the end of the day — a business agreement between you and an employer. These agreements are based on laws, regulations and more. How do job seekers navigate the legal landscape? It's not easy, but employment lawyers can help. Employment and civil rights attorney Austin Kaplan, who is founder and managing attorney at the Kaplan Law Fir…

You've likely come across the saying that you'll never work a day in your life if you find a job you love. Of course, most people know that even the most rewarding roles have their challenging and tough days. So, how do you balance the desire to be happy in a new job with the realities of work? Farah Sharghi knows a lot about counseling people into…