Get Hired with Andrew Seaman Why You Should Hire Your Next Job and How to Do It
May 28, 2025
Michael Horn, co-author of 'Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career', shares insights on intentionally navigating the job market. He emphasizes the power of self-discovery in job hunting, encouraging candidates to identify what energizes them. Horn offers practical tips on leveraging informational interviews and highlights that job descriptions can be negotiated. The conversation dives into taking control during interviews by knowing your value, advocating for a more thoughtful and proactive approach to career transitions.
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Know What Drives You
- Understanding why you left your last job reveals what energizes or drains you.
- Knowing your likes and dislikes is key to making better career decisions.
Prototype Jobs via Informational Interviews
- Use LinkedIn to find people in jobs you want and request informational interviews.
- Learn what those jobs entail day-to-day to see if they align with your energy and skills.
Make Job Search Social
- Job switching is a social process; talk to real people to understand job fit.
- Use curated templates to request informational interviews that focus on learning, not job requests.
