Get Paid More, Hired And Promoted In 2026 - LinkedIn Account Director: Shay Loko | EP 133

In this high-value episode, host Rotimi Merriman-Johnson (Mr MoneyJar) sits down with Shay Loko, an Account Director at LinkedIn and expert job search coach. Shay shares her journey from studying law to navigating a successful career in tech sales, emphasising the power of leaning into natural skill sets and the importance of professional referrals. The conversation tackles the persistent ethnicity pay gap in the UK, offering strategic advice on salary negotiation, CV optimisation, and how to master the "logic and emotion" of an interview. We also explore the future of work in the age of AI and the importance of staying close to revenue-generating roles. Whether you are looking for a promotion or a complete career pivot, Shay’s insights provide a roadmap for professional success in the 21st century.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Trailer00:42 Episode intro and guest overview 03:02 Shay’s career journey from law to LinkedIn 06:31 Ethnicity pay gap and career progression 11:46 How to increase your income 14:37 Biggest CV mistakes 19:27 How to overcome interview nerves 23:49 How to answer “Why should we hire you?” 29:21 How to handle salary expectations 32:49 Why LinkedIn matters for your career 39:46 AI and the future of jobs 49:13 What black wealth means to ShayPLEASE FOLLOWThe Mr MoneyJar ShowInstagram: instagram.com/themrmoneyjarshowApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mr-moneyjar-show/id1559725838 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iO5j7VoYYkEemyleLnu00TikTok: tiktok.com/@themrmoneyjarshowX: x.com/themrmoneyjarshowYouTube: youtube.com/@themrmoneyjarshowWebsite: https://mrmoneyjar.comGuest: Shay LokoInstagram: instagram.com/shayloksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloko/TikTok: tiktok.com/@shayl0ks