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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can see a transcript of the episode by clicking here. (https://lnkd.in/wol4)
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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.
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You can see a transcript of the episode by clicking here. (https://lnkd.in/wol3)
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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.
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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 bonus episode, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with disability justice expert Luticha André Doucette. Luticha shares valuable information about how job applicants with disabilities can understand their rights, find inclusive employers and grow their professional network.
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Mo Bunnell, founder and CEO of Bunnell Idea Group. They discuss Mo’s new book Give to Grow and how the concept of “strategic giving” can be applied to the job-search process. Mo also shares advice for overcoming the biggest barrier to achieving career success: self-doubt.
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In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired will be celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout October. On this week’s episode of the show, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with disability rights activist and author Emily Ladau. Emily makes the case for including disability in broader conversations about diversity, and offers advice for supporting colleagues with disabilities at work.
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You can see a transcript of the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ghndeam1
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with career strategist and content creator Linda Raynier. They discuss what to do if you’re thinking about making a career pivot, including questions to ask yourself before quitting your job. Linda also shares tips for acing your next job interview.
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On this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn’s chief economist. They discuss the latest edition of LinkedIn’s State of the Labor Market report, including what the data tell us about hiring on the micro and macro levels in the U.S. and abroad. Karin also offers advice to current job-seekers on what they should be doing to land their next role.
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Resumes are key to the hiring process. Yet, many people don't put the time and effort into crafting ones that will make an impact on potential employers. On this week's episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman examines every part of a resume with Kamara Toffolo, who is a job search strategist and LinkedIn Top Voice. She explains the purpose of a resume's summary and how to write one, why you should know the "RAC method," and how to trim your experience section. The two also discuss resume formats.
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This week on Get Hired, we’re featuring the first episode of Let’s Talk Offline, a new podcast from LinkedIn and iHeartPodcasts. Each week on the show, co-hosts Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn’s early career development editor, and Jamé Jackson Gadsden, a LinkedIn community manager, will answer your questions about what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career – without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher to discuss strategies for making your LinkedIn profile pop. Catherine walks through each element of the profile — from the header and profile photos to the “About” and “Experience” sections. She also shares best practices for conveying your skills to recruiters. Finally, she and Andrew discuss how best to contact a second-degree connection and the benefits of having a LinkedIn Premium account.
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First celebrated in the U.S. in the late 1800s, Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of workers across the country. Many people recognize Labor Day as the end of summer, but few know the history behind the holiday. In this unique episode of Get Hired, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jefferson Cowie joins Andrew to take listeners on an immersive journey through the history of organized labor in America.
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Demetris Crum, vice president of total rewards at AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company. Demetris, who goes by D, shares what job seekers need to know about mental health benefits. He also gives tips on how to identify companies that prioritize well-being and effectively advocate for your own mental health needs in the workplace.
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, to talk about the fundamentals of networking. Susan shares tips for navigating networking events as an introvert, as well as easy-to-do exercises for growing and nurturing your network. She also goes over the networking method she developed, which she calls "Gather, Ask, Do." Read more about the GAD method in Susan’s book, The Lost Art of Connecting.
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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with HR consultant Daniel Space, AKA “Dan from HR” on social media. Daniel offers tips for gaining the upper hand during the salary negotiation process and debunks common misperceptions about the way companies determine employee salaries.
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