Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

Just like your salary, your career path has an impact on various aspects of your life. It shapes your sense of purpose, personal growth, and financial stability. However, many find themselves unsure of their career aspirations, feeling lost or unfulfilled in their current roles. They want clarity and direction, but are unable to align their passions and skills with their professional trajectory.Jane Jackson, a LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Navigating Career Crossroads, helps career changers get the job they love. She chats with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of Get Hired to explain how to figure out what you want out of your career. The two also discuss how to figure out what your values are and how to assess what aspect of your career is not fulfilling you. This episode is for anyone who wants to figure out their career trajectory — either when starting a new career or continuing a present one. Follow Jane on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Your salary is often one of the most important numbers in your life. Your salary dictates your ability to pay bills, take trips, save for the future, and much more. One of the main issues people face when it comes to their salary is that they don't know how much their talents are currently worth. Recent moves around salary transparency and disclosure aim to solve that issue. Rhona Pierce, a LinkedIn Top Voice who helps overlooked professions get their fair share, chats with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of Get Hired to explain how to conduct salary research. The two also discuss the factors that go into determining a salary offer and how to read ranges printed on job ads. This episode is for anyone who wants to make sure they're getting fair pay — either during the hiring process or even if you're already in the role. Follow Rhona on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

July and August are big transition points in the labor market as many people enter the workforce. New graduates are landing jobs. Some people are re-entering the workforce as their kids leave home. Here at LinkedIn, we call these people career starters and we take an annual look at how the job market is shaping up for them.LinkedIn News Editor Gianna Prudente is one of the lead authors of that report. She joined the latest episode of the Get Hired podcast to review the findings and share the lessons she learned from her reporting. Gianna also discusses the most popular jobs, industries and regions hiring right now. If you want to learn more about how to up-skill and highlight your experience as you enter the workforce, this episode is for you. Get ready to learn how to confidently sell yourself at the workplace. Follow Gianna on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Read the 2023 Career Starters Report by clicking here.Subscribe to Keeping The Balance by clicking here.

In this podcast, interview expert Valerie Sutton joins Andrew to debunk interview myths and discuss best practices in job interviews. They cover topics such as understanding the interviewer, types of interviews, researching company culture, and preparing for classic interview questions. Valerie shares valuable insights on how to navigate interviews and secure job positions.

How do you decide between two job offers when the main difference is the perks? For example, is unlimited vacation time as good as it sounds? We’re going to discuss how to evaluate job perks and benefit packages so you can make the best decision for yourself. In this episode of Get Hired, Andrew speaks with Adam Marinelli, a career counselor also known as the DIY Career Guy, to learn strategies for successfully negotiating remote work and unlimited paid time off (PTO) benefits. Adam highlights the benefits and challenges of remote work arrangements, especially in a post-COVID world. He sheds light on how unlimited PTO is not about taking excessive time off but rather fostering a culture of trust and personal responsibility. Adam also discusses common concerns like abusing the policy and the importance of setting expectations.Follow Adam Marinelli on Linked in by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

June is Pride Month in the United States and other countries around the world. It's a time to honor the contributions of people who are LGBTQ+, celebrate the progress the community has made over the years, and recognize the challenges that still remain. One of the areas that still requires attention is in the workplace, where employers often offer a patchwork quilt of inclusivity benefits.The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has been paying attention to this area for decades, shining a light on the topic through its Corporate Equality Index. RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins is the senior director of HRC's Workplace Equality Program. She's joining us this week to explain how people who are LGBTQ can use the Index to find inclusive employers and how current employers can advocate for good policy updatesFollow Shawnie on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can find the latest Corporate Equality Index by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

From high-achieving professionals to creative artists, anyone can get imposter syndrome, leaving them feeling like a fraud despite their accomplishments. Imposter syndrome is that nagging voice in the back of your mind, whispering doubt and undermining your confidence, making you question your abilities and achievements.In today's episode of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman, we'll unravel the complexities of imposter syndrome with the help of Shivani Berry, who is the founder and CEO of Arise Leadership. In the episode, she sheds light on imposter syndrome's impact and shares strategies to conquer its grip on our lives.Together, Berry also offers various coping mechanisms and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome ranging from reframing negative self-talk to embracing vulnerability.Follow Berry on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

What do recruiters do all day? Are they just letting robots read resumes? Do they already have their minds made up before a job posting goes up? Well, we got all the answers to those questions from Eddiana Rosen, who is this week's guest on the Get Hired podcast. She is an interview coach with a background in HR and recruiting. In this episode, Eddiana tells us about all the types of recruiters, how they select diverse candidates, and how they narrow down a candidate among many options.Follow Eddiana on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Labor markets around the world continue to shift as economies find their footings and employers evaluate the size of their workforces. LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough joins the Get Hired podcast once again to report on the latest trends, including why most U.S. states still have tight labor markets and why job seekers in the UK are better off than first thought. Kimbrough also tells us what to take away from all of this data.Follow Karin Kimbrough on Linked in by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Life tends to move a bit slower over the summer. The slower pace can allow you to get a lot done to set yourself up for a successful career move later in the year when business picks up again. But, what exactly should you do to put yourself in a good position when you're ready to make a move?Fortunately, we're chatting on the latest episode of the #GetHired podcast with May Busch, who is an executive coach, advisor, speaker, and author. She's also a former managing director and COO at Morgan Stanley. Busch explains the steps you should take now to be ready to make a move later in the year.For example, she explains how regular self-reflection empowers us to evaluate our progress and make necessary adjustments along the way. Busch also says that goals should evolve as we gain new insights and experiences. By doing so, we make sure that we remain on a path that truly reflects our authentic selves and brings us closer to a life of meaning and fulfillment.Follow May on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can also join her Career Mastery Challenge by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.