Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

151. Get Hired: How the Right Communication Can Advance Your Career

Jul 16, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Seaman, Senior Managing Editor for Jobs at LinkedIn, shares his expertise on how effective communication can propel your career. He emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling personal narrative to showcase your journey. Andrew offers tips on mastering online presence and social media for job searches, and he provides strategies for navigating interviews and networking. He also highlights the value of authenticity and humor in professional communication, urging listeners to actively shape their career paths.

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Craft a cohesive career narrative to connect the dots for potential employers.

Strategic online presence on platforms like LinkedIn enhances networking and showcases expertise.

Deep dives

The Importance of Continuous Learning

Great leaders understand the significance of continuous learning, even when established in their careers. Stanford Executive Education programs offer valuable insights from Stanford GSB professors, facilitating interactions among global leaders. Investing in self-education enhances strategic thinking and professional presence, extending from job interviews throughout one's career.

Prepare, Present, and Personalize: The Recipe for Interview Success

02:08

The Importance of Follow-up After a Job Interview

02:20

Engage Meaningfully: Add Value to Conversations

01:06

Intro

2min

Crafting Your Online Persona

5min

Mastering Interview Recovery

9min

Mastering Communication in Job Applications

9min

The Power of Authentic Communication in Career Advancement

2min

Whether winning over a hiring manager or winning new business, career success often hinges on how we communicate. That’s why Andrew Seaman is on a mission to help people find the words that work — to get work.

Seaman is the senior managing editor for jobs and career development at LinkedIn, and as the creator and host of the Get Hired podcast and newsletter, he helps millions hone communication skills to land the jobs they want. According to him, getting opportunities isn’t just about experience or connections, but how we frame and present our personal and professional narratives. With a standard resume, he says, “You're making them connect the dots. And people are not good at that.” Instead, he recommends crafting a story that explains where you’ve been, where you are, and where you hope to go. “Connect the dots for them,” he says, “so they're not viewing you as a person who has bounced around. They're thinking, this person has had a cohesive career.”

In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Seaman and host Matt Abrahams explore tools for navigating the interview process, networking on and offline, and communication strategies to get hired.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:32) - Importance of Online Presence
(02:27) - Posting on LinkedIn
(04:16) - Commenting vs. Posting
(05:47) - Interview Presence
(07:34) - Recovering from Bad Impressions
(08:23) - Interviewing from the Interviewer's Perspective
(11:00) - Challenging Interview Questions
(12:19) - Best Practices for Interviewees
(14:33) - Handling Spontaneity in Interviews
(17:52) - Following Up After Interviews
(20:18) - Broader Career Advice
(22:49) - The Final Three Questions
(26:06) - Conclusion

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