Demystifying Career Paths and the Importance of Networking

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with executive career coach Wendy Braitman about how to make a successful career pivot at any stage of your professional life. Drawing from her own experience transitioning from the film industry to coaching, Wendy shares the mindset, practical steps and strategies needed to make a meaningful change.

Wendy and Andrew also discuss how to identify your transferable skills, sell your story in an interview and build a networking routine that supports your career long-term — not just during your job search.

Key Topics:

• Understanding the 'why' of your career pivot
• Rebuilding confidence after a layoff
• Translating your strengths into new roles and industries
• Why networking is non-negotiable
• How to take the anxiety out of networking

Links and Resources:

• Follow Wendy Braitman on LinkedIn here
• Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
• Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here