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Get Hired helps people live better lives by teaching them how to find work that aligns with their interests, values and needs. Join a community that you can listen to, lean on, learn from, and share with throughout your career.

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Beyond the DEI Debate: How Addressing Bias Creates Competitive Advantage

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Jennifer Tardy, author of The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success. As major companies scale back, revamp or eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Jennifer and Andrew explore the current state of DEI in the workplace. As a diversity recruitment researcher and trainer, Jennifer makes a compelling case that DEI initiatives aren’t just about doing the right thing; they also create a competitive edge for companies by accessing top talent that bias often obscures. Plus, Jennifer gives guidance for job seekers searching for inclusive workplaces. Key Topics: What DEI actually is (and why we need to add a ‘B’ to the acronym) Why removing barriers in hiring creates business advantage, not just fairness The "two-skill" tax job seekers now face: showing up as your best self AND navigating interviewer bias Practical strategies for creating a more expansive, diverse network Links & Resources: Follow Jennifer Tardy on LinkedIn here Get Jennifer’s book The Equity Edge here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

24 min
20 AUG

Finding Focus: Five Core Questions to Transform Your Day

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with organizational psychologist Simi Rayat to learn a five-minute daily practice for cultivating positivity and preventing burnout. Called ‘The 5Qs Formula,’ this science-backed framework helps professionals bring more clarity, calm, and intentional focus to their days. In this episode, Simi shares how to use this practice and offers insight into why a positive mindset could be the key to job search success. Key Topics: Why your mindset matters in your job search How to use the 5Qs Formula How to identify three high-impact tasks that will change your workday Setting priorities you can actually control during uncertain times Links & Resources: Follow Simi Rayat on LinkedIn here Get Simi’s book ‘Productivity Joy’ here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

20 min
13 AUG

How to Get Ready for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Ginnie Carlier, EY’s Americas Vice Chair of Talent, who oversees the experiences of more than 110,000 employees. Ginnie gives insight into how AI is shifting the talent landscape and how leaders can prepare their people for jobs that don’t yet exist. She also shares how EY is experimenting with AI-powered career coaches and recruiting tools, and why building trust and curiosity is essential in an AI-driven future.

21 min
6 AUG

How to Show Off Your Leadership Skills as a Job Applicant

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with author and team culture expert Shane Hatton. Shane discusses what buzzwords like ‘company culture’ and ‘cultural fit’ really mean, and how job-seekers can get a feel for a potential employer’s workplace culture. He and Andrew also dig into the qualities that make a great leader, including strategies for showing off your leadership skills as a job applicant. Key Topics: Understanding what company culture really means The value of diverse perspectives in building stronger teams How to identify your personal values and show up authentically Strategies for positioning yourself as a leader in job interviews What questions to ask when evaluating leadership and workplace dynamics Links & Resources: Follow Shane Hatton on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here

23 min
30 JUL

How to Be Ready When Career Opportunity Knocks

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with political commentator and former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. Dana reflects on the unexpected turns of her career, from answering phones in Washington to anchoring cable news, and the power of mentorship, discipline and saying yes to the unknown. She and Andrew also unpack the advice she shares in her new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…” which covers everything from building resilience to rethinking work-life balance. Key Topics: Why it's okay not to have a fully formed career plan How to make high-stakes career pivots The importance of always having your resume ready Dana's mindset shifts around burnout and balance Why mentorship matters at every Links & Resources: Get Dana’s new book, “I Wish Someone Had Told Me…” here Follow Dana Perino on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

21 min
23 JUL

How Storytelling Can Help You Land Your Next Job

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LaQuita Cleare, founder and CEO of Clear Communication Academy. Together, they explore how storytelling can set you apart as a job seeker — whether you're writing a resume, crafting a cover letter or sitting down for a job interview. LaQuita shares practical strategies for identifying the right stories to tell, tailoring them to your audience and delivering them with confidence. She also debunks the myth that great communicators are simply born that way and explains why anyone can become an engaging speaker with the right mindset and practice. Key Topics: The role of storytelling in getting hired How to uncover your most powerful professional stories Tips for tailoring your message to specific employers The mindset shifts that make public speaking easier Why first impressions matter Links & Resources: Follow LaQuita Cleare on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

23 min
16 JUL

The New Interview Question You Need to Know

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman welcomes Amy Schultz back to the podcast. Amy helps organizations navigate the fast-changing, AI-driven future of work as Korn Ferry’s Vice President of Market Development and Operations. Drawing on key findings from Korn Ferry’s 2025 Workforce Survey, Amy shares how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce—and why there’s a disconnect between leaders and employees when it comes to AI adoption. She and Andrew also share practical advice for job seekers on how to build and talk about AI skills—even if you’re not in a technical role—and how to stand out when AI tools are making it easier than ever to apply. Key Topics: The emerging gap between leaders and employees around AI adoption Questions to ask in an interview to gauge an employer’s AI readiness How to build AI skills and talk about them in an interview Why a growth mindset is the key to getting hired How to use AI tools in your job search without blending in Links & Resources: Explore Korn Ferry’s 2025 Workforce Survey here Follow Amy Schultz on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

21 min
9 JUL

Why Applying to More Jobs Isn’t the Answer

Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Madeline Mann, career coach, former recruiter and author of “Reverse the Search.” Known online as the Self-Made Millennial, Madeline is on a mission to flip the script on traditional job searching. Instead of playing the numbers game, she encourages job seekers to adopt a “job shopper” mindset rooted in strategy, intention and mutual evaluation. Key Topics: Why job security is outdated How to job search like a shopper The difference between a standout resume and a generic one How to use AI tools without sounding like everyone else The job search mindset shift that will set you apart from the crowd Links & Resources: Get Madeline’s book here. Follow Madeline Mann on LinkedIn here. Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here. Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here.

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Introducing Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

From LinkedIn News, this is Get Hired, a podcast for the ups and downs of your professional life. Every Wednesday, Andrew Seaman, LinkedIn's Senior Editor for Job Searches & Careers, talks resume and interview tips, how to navigate the digital new normal, and more with an array of industry leaders. Join our community at lnkd.in/ghpodcast.

22/02/2022

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Get Hired helps people live better lives by teaching them how to find work that aligns with their interests, values and needs. Join a community that you can listen to, lean on, learn from, and share with throughout your career.