Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

While Labor Day in the U.S. is just the end of the summer for many today, it was originally a crucial recognition of the work of labor organizers in the late 1800s. But organized labor didn’t stop there. Labor historian Jefferson Cowie, author of books including Stayin’ Alive: The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class, joins Andrew to walk through an abridged history of organized labor in America. He also talks about what we should think about while enjoying Labor Day sales and BBQs this year.Check out Dr. Cowie’s work here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Calm’s Chief People Officer Scott Domann joins Andrew to talk about his journey to a career in HR, and why he believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts should be “always on.” He also shares how to find an employer that values diversity and inclusion. Also, what to do if your company isn’t doing as much as it can to make all of its employees feel valued.Follow Scott on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Psychological safety and resiliency are all-important at work, but it can be hard to find an organization that helps you build them so you can thrive. AbbVie Chief Human Resources Officer Tim Richmond joins Andrew to talk about company culture and how an organization’s people team can help make sure its employees are set up for success.Follow Tim on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Though women make up more than half of the population, they’re often left behind in the workplace. Deb Liu, CEO at Ancestry.com and author of the new book Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work, joins Andrew to dig into how women can prepare themselves to face the world as it is, and how men can show up as allies to their female and non-binary colleagues.Follow Deb on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Nearly one third of working age Americans has a criminal record, according to some estimates. Those 78 million people can face enormous barriers to getting a job, including outright dismissal. Fortunately, more and more programs aimed at getting formerly incarcerated individuals back into good jobs are popping up. Peter Quigley, CEO of staffing firm Kelly Services, joins Andrew to talk about his company’s program, Kelly33, and to explain why this approach benefits job seekers, companies, and society as a whole.Follow Peter on LinkedIn and check out second chance programs at https://secondchancebusinesscoalition.org/ Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

WIRED Senior Editor Alan Henry has noticed throughout his career that people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other employees from marginalized backgrounds often are given “office housework” rather than the stretch assignments that allow them a chance to shine (and get promoted). So he wrote a book addressing the problem and offering solutions: Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized. He joined Andrew on Get Hired to dig into the tactics that marginalized employees can use to make sure they’re keeping their careers on track.Follow Alan on LinkedinFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Though the idea of developing a “personal brand” can feel daunting, it’s becoming the best way for creators to get their work seen… and it’s even a useful tool for people just looking for 9-5 work. Jamé Jackson, the fashion creator behind @theblondemisfit and a creator manager at LinkedIn, joins Andrew to demystify creating your own niche.Follow Jamé on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Lasting transformation – in your career or your personal life – often feels out of reach. But mindset and transformational coach Andrea Scarantino has done it, and now helps others follow in her footsteps. She and Andrew dig in to the practical steps behind making a big life change.Follow Andee on LinkedIn and check out her work at Get the F Off.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

This week, we’re throwing it back to some Get Hired favorites with advice for job seekers in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Plus, Andrew busts ageist myths with data from LinkedIn’s Wisdom employee resource group.For more from our guests, check out their episodes: Career Transitions with Crystal Barrow A Painless Guide to Writing a Great Resume with Kamara Toffolo Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan Confidence in the Job Search with Mel Robbins and Selena Rezvani Follow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcastDo you have a question for Andrew’s Mailbag? Email us at gethired@linkedin.com - we’d love to answer it on air!

Starting a career – whether you have an internship or job lined up, or nothing at all – can be daunting. Austin Belcak, career coach and founder of Cultivated Culture, joins Andrew to dig into some practical advice for starting out.Follow Austin on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast