Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

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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.

NOV 20

What You Need to Know About Background Checks

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Daniel Yanisse, the co-founder and CEO of background check provider Checkr. Daniel gives listeners insight into what happens behind the scenes during background checks and explains where in the process job seekers have agency. Additionally, Daniel discusses Checkr’s experience with fair chance hiring and how job seekers with a criminal record can be proactive about their past during the hiring process. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Daniel Yanisse on LinkedIn by clicking here. Find Checkr’s resources on Fair Chance Hiring by clicking here.

24 min
NOV 13

“Thank You For Your Interest”

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Rebekah Sebastian and Samantha Gattsek, who are the creators of the podcast "Thank You for Your Interest." The podcast shares the hellish, hilarious, and heartbreaking stories of rejection people encounter during their job searches. The three talk about what Rebekah and Samantha have learned while producing this show and how it has changed their views about looking for work. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Rebekah Sebastian on LinkedIn by clicking here. Follow Samantha Gattsek on LinkedIn by clicking here. Find to Thank You for Your Interest wherever you listen to podcasts, including by clicking here (https://pod.link/1767856056).

24 min
NOV 6

The Need-to-Know Strategy for Pitching Yourself to Employers

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Eliana Goldstein, a millennial-focused career coach. They talk about how job seekers should pitch themselves to potential employers. The key, Eliana says, is to show yourself as the solution to the organization's problem. The two also describe several ways people can determine what an employer's problem is based on the job description and other research. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Eliana Goldstein on LinkedIn by clicking here.

21 min
OCT 31

Get Hired Presents: Job Search Horror Stories

Happy Halloween! On this special bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn employees share their most terrifying job search stories with LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman — or Screamin. Today’s show has it all: tales of reneged job offers, recruiters who ghost applicants and interviews gone very, very wrong. Tune in – if you dare. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Check out Namanh’s YouTube channel by clicking here.

23 min
OCT 30

What Current Global Trends Mean for Your Job Search

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with LinkedIn’s Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough. They discuss what the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts mean for the job market, how economic trends are playing out around the world and what it all means for your job search. They also examine which industries have been most impacted by these trends and share insight into what skills you need to stay competitive. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Karin Kimbrough on LinkedIn by clicking here.

17 min
OCT 23

Without Limits: “The Armless Archer” Matt Stutzman on How His Job Search Led to a Gold Medal

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired is celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the month of October. On this week’s episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Paralympic gold medalist in archery Matt Stutzman, AKA The Armless Archer. Matt reflects on the discrimination he’s faced in the past from employers who refused to hire him, and discusses his path to becoming one of the best archers in the world. He also speaks to employers about what they should know about hiring someone with a physical disability. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. You can see a transcript of the episode by clicking here. (https://lnkd.in/wol4) You can find more information about NDEAM by clicking here. Information on resources from the U.S. Department of Labor can be found by clicking here.

22 min
OCT 17

Without Limits: What it Means to Make a Workplace Accessible

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired with Andrew Seaman is celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout the month of October. On this week’s bonus episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Rebecca Cokley, Program Officer for U.S. Disability Rights at the Ford Foundation. Rebecca discusses her background in disability rights activism and what the recent uptick in ‘return to office’ mandates mean for the disability community. She also shares tips for identifying disability-friendly employers during your job search. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Rebecca Cokley on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can see a transcript of the episode by clicking here. (https://lnkd.in/wol3) You can find more information about NDEAM by clicking here. Information on resources from the U.S. Department of Labor can be found by clicking here.

23 min
OCT 16

How to Job Search Like a Recruiter

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with recruiter and content creator Nicole Fernandez-Valle. Nicole explains what it means to “job search like a recruiter” and shares tips for standing out in a competitive market. Using her own experiences as both a recruiter and a candidate, Nicole also offers advice for staying motivated in the face of rejection. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Nicole Fernandez-Valle on LinkedIn by clicking here.

26 min

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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.

02/22/2022

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136 Ratings

Empathetic , Sound Advice

Oct 30

Cnaloha

Thank you.
Inspired

Oct 4

Lebeda,B

Been unemployed for a bit over a year and I review my resume often, make a tweak here and there varying in degree, and have reached a point where I feel very comfortable sending it out. Enter this episode — look forward to making edits with new perspectives. Thanks team. Wish me luck out there
Informative, positive, practical

Sep 26

namez are all taken

Informative perspectives from well spoken guests. The host is thoughtful and the content is both practical and centering. The networking episode was surprisingly helpful, recasting the concept and offering some real life suggestions.
Great information and guests

Aug 26

Sammy Stoecklein

Just discovered this podcast and it is filled with great advice on so many topics with job searching! All the guests are wonderful and bring great tips and advice each episode!

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.