Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

Learn how Walmart's top talent executives, Donna Morris and Lo Stomski, are shaping a skills-first future. They discuss using AI in HR, promoting career advancement, and offer tips for job seekers. Explore Walmart's innovative approach to workforce development and the importance of skills in a changing job landscape.

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. While this episode marks the final installment of our special series on ageism, we’ll be continuing the conversation in future episodes of the show. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Joseph Fuller on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Johnny Taylor on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Peter Fasolo on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Donna Morris on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Lo Stomski on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Tim Hourigan on LinkedIn by clicking here.

Former White House social secretary, Deesha Dyer, shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome in her career. She provides valuable advice on practicing self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts, and seeking support. Dyer discusses her transition from a hip hop reporter to a social secretary for the Obama administration.

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 Applewhite, an anti-ageism advocate and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. They discuss what companies and hiring managers can do to fight age bias during the hiring process, and what employees can do to support older colleagues. Ashton also explains why deepening our understanding of ageism is so important, and how the same tools used to combat other forms of prejudice can be applied in the case of ageism.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Ashton on LinkedIn by clicking here.

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 talking with Sho Dewan, a career coach and founder/CEO of Workhap. Sho shares advice for recent graduates as they venture into the workforce. They dive into strategies for making a lasting impression, setting ambitious career goals, and charting a path towards long-term success.Whether you're stepping into your first job or exploring career paths, this episode is for anyone navigating the challenges and opportunities of post-grad life.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Sho on LinkedIn by clicking here.

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 the second installment of our ageism series, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman is talking to Janine Vanderburg, founder and former director of Changing the Narrative, a nationwide campaign and nonprofit dedicated to reframing the way we think, and talk, about age and aging. They dive into the do’s and don'ts for getting hired as an older worker.Whether you're actively seeking employment or looking to maintain your current position, this episode offers practical advice and strategies for older workers to position themselves effectively in the job market and overcome age bias during the hiring process and in their day-to-day work environment.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Janine on LinkedIn by clicking here.

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 Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional, which will be published in August. Andy brings together over three decades of expertise in navigating the complexities of professional advancement into the pages of his book. He joins LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to share his methodology for developing the core skills every professional needs to succeed in their career. He also shares strategies for building confidence, boosting creativity and remaining competitive in the job market.Whether you’re just starting out in your career or making a push for your next promotion, this episode offers practical and actionable advice for leveling up your professional skills. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Andy on LinkedIn by clicking here.Check out Andy’s book, The Zebra Code

Exploring ageism in the workplace, Chip Conley from Modern Elder Academy shares insights on rejuvenating careers in midlife. He challenges the idea of a 'midlife crisis' and offers advice on navigating career transitions for those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

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-entrepreneur who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success, first as a reporter and then as a founder of two media startups. In 2007, Jim co-founded Politico, revolutionizing the political journalism space; today he leads a team of 500 as the CEO of Axios. Jim’s sharing his advice for breaking into competitive fields by using your unique strengths, taking risks and exploiting luck. This episode is for anyone aspiring to break into a field and feels discouraged by their lack of conventional advantage – but remains determined to pursue their passions and carve out their own path to success.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Jim on LinkedIn by clicking here.Check out Jim’s new book, Just the Good Stuff.

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 Andrew Seaman to discuss what makes JPMorgan Chase a Top Company. She explains why so many talented people want to work for JPMorgan, how the company supports its employees at all career stages, and what she looks for in applicants.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Robin on LinkedIn by clicking here.