Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

People often set goals when it comes to their job searches and careers. Unfortunately, not all goals are created equal. Aiming for the wrong goal can set you up for failure, lead you astray, or even make you feel stuck in your career.Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of Crayons, and author of the best-selling book The Coaching Habit, sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss setting and reaching career goals, how to navigate your next steps and why a solid support system is so important.BONUS: Michael Bungay Stanier will be answering your questions on an upcoming episode of #GetHired Live. You can RSVP for the show by clicking here.Follow Michael Bungay Stanier on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

In the journey to your dream job, there are bound to be stops and detours along the way. Despite the challenges, what carries you over from point A to point Z? Cynthia Pong is an award-winning career coach who leads a team of professionals dedicated to preparing women of color for all things work-related. Cynthia joined Andrew on Get Hired to talk Bridge Jobs–– the jobs that take you from where you are to where you want to be. BONUS: Cynthia Pong will be answering your questions on an upcoming episode of #GetHired Live. You can RSVP for the show by clicking here.Follow Cynthia Pong on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Harleny Vasquez, a social work career coach and recruitment expert, shares her insights on conquering job interview anxiety. She discusses the naturalness of pre-interview jitters and emphasizes preparing effectively to calm nerves. Listeners learn about the importance of self-assessment, positive self-talk, and body language. Harleny encourages candidates to embrace authenticity and honesty during interviews. She also highlights post-interview growth and community support, inviting questions for a live event focused on overcoming job search challenges.

There are soft skills. Then, there are hard skills. Hard skills are things like knowing how to play the piano. Soft skills are more human, such as interpersonal communication, public speaking, leadership, etc. Many people think hard skills are the ticket to a successful job search, but soft skills are more important than you may think.Al Dea, who is the founder of Betterwork Labs, sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss how soft skills help you laser in and focus on your own job search and career development plan. Al also breaks down how soft skills can be used to prove yourself once you land your job. BONUS: Al Dea will be answering your questions on an upcoming episode of #GetHired Live. You can RSVP for the show by clicking here.Follow Al Dea on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Starting over after being laid off or losing your job can be a challenging and uncertain experience, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and new beginnings. Ebony Joyce, who is known as The Career Clarity Coach, sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss what to do after a layoff. She breaks the process into manageable steps that can help make the transition smoother. Ebony also offers effective strategies for finding your next role. BONUS: Ebony Joyce will be answering your questions on an upcoming episode of #GetHired Live. You can RSVP for the show by clicking here. Follow Ebony Joyce on LinkedIn by clicking here. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Some people have a more difficult time than others finding work. Formerly incarcerated individuals are considered to be one of those groups. Fortunately, a growing number of initiatives and regulations are attempting to reduce the stigma people who were incarcerated may face during their job searches. Dr. Genevieve Rimer, who is the director of inclusive hiring at the Center for Employment Opportunities, is one of the people trying to move that needle. In addition to launching a new LinkedIn Learning course, Dr. Rimer recently sat down with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman to discuss how people can find work after incarceration. BONUS: Dr. Rimer answered listener questions on a recent episode of #GetHired Live. You can watch a replay of the show by clicking here.Follow Dr. Rimer on LinkedIn by clicking here. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.

Thinking holistically about your job search can be the difference between landing your next fantastic position and staying in job-search purgatory. Jenny Foss, job search strategist and career coach behind JobJenny.com – and author of the upcoming book Do This Not That: Career – joined Andrew for a deep dive into how you can take a 10,000-foot view of your job search and set yourself up for success.BONUS: Listeners brought their questions about developing a job search strategy directly to Andrew and Jenny on Get Hired Live. You can watch a replay of that conversation by clicking here.Follow Jenny on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

Brittney Swan, a skilled resume writer and recruiter, dives into the world of resume evaluation and application processes. She reveals that human recruiters, not just algorithms, read every candidate's application in compliance with EEOC regulations. Brittney shares essential tips: place your qualifications front and center, emphasize hard skills over soft ones initially, and tailor your resume to job descriptions. Crafting a standout application can significantly increase your chances of moving forward in the hiring process.

We are brands just like the items you find in supermarkets. People may gravitate to some brands over others for a variety of reasons, such as reputation, flashy labels, and cost — to name a few. The key is to create a brand that speaks to the people you want to attract in your career.Deja Riley, who is a fitness instructor and former professional dancer, has been able to craft a brand that exudes her endless energy while also attracting a string of job and career opportunities.“My personal brand has probably been the most important part of me getting these different opportunities, and finding them, and aligning with other brands,” said Riley. “I think, oftentimes, when you think of yourself as a brand, it is hard to really understand that relationship of building with other brands. I think that one of the key components for me has been collaboration, and that's how I continue to grow my brand.”How to Start Building a Personal BrandRiley said the key to building the foundation of a strong personal brand is knowing your message. Her brand is built out of three elements: joy, wellness and inclusion. She said to think about your foundation.““So maybe get out a pen and a pad right now and write down, what are those three things that light you up inside,” said Riley. “What are three things that empower you, or three things that, you know, you can draw as a thread through your story? I think, for me, those three key elements that I base my brand off of are something that are constant threads through everything that I do.”Riley said you can also look around for inspiration when it comes to crafting your brand, but don’t try to be a carbon copy of another person; be authentic.“It is important to be inspired by others, it is important to have mentorship, and maybe get advice from people that you admire or people that continue to motivate you,” she said. “But I think from that you can mold and use all of those tools that you receive to be an original, to be the best version of yourself, and acknowledge that you bring something special to this world."Also, Riley said don’t be afraid of personal evolution.People change over time and your brand will, too. Riley has evolved her brand from her time as a professional dancer (for musicians/icons like Beyonce) to being a fitness professional. She says the key is to know how to use those foundational elements of your brand to propel you forward.“So it didn't look the same when I was a competition dancer as it did when I was a professional dancer, as it does now as a fitness professional and a public speaker,” she said. How to Manage Your Personal Brand OnlineYour personal brand is clearly important. Where should you put your effort to get it out into the world? After all, there are a lot of social media platforms that can house your brand.Riley said it’s something each person needs to figure out for themselves, but the key is to make sure you’re not diluting your brand or its message.“As I begin to reevaluate that process, it's important not to lose myself in constructing this perception of self for others. Whatever I do, I want to remain authentic, I want to show people who I truly am. And though we all feel the pressures of posting on all platforms at all times, it's now about recognizing where your audience is, i.e. my #SweatySmileSquad, and I'm learning where it's necessary to place my energy and where I can preserve it.”In other words, feel free to start small with your brand online and move intentionally.Listen now to hear more of Deja Riley’s wisdom, and check out her work on Instagram or at dejariley.comFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast

People often want to make a change in their careers but few do until they’re forced to shake things up. Often, fear is one of the main obstacles that hold people back from making a transition.Fortunately, more and more people are finding the courage to change careers thanks to some self reflection during the pandemic. LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has talked to several experts about how people can change careers during that time.This episode – a favorite from the GH archives – brings together the advice of three all-star Get Hired guests: former Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno; career coach Christopher Taylor, aka “The Occupation Optimist; and coach Austin Belcak, the founder of Cultivated Culture.Overcome the Fear of Changing CareersThe first step when you’re trying to make a hard pivot, says Apolo Ohno, is to overcome the fear of change. “No one wants to climb the mountain, go back down to the bottom and then go back up again,” he shared, but sometimes it’s important to start with a beginner’s mindset. You can’t operate in a state of “FOPO,” or “fear of other people’s opinions.”Your Skills are Still ValuableNext, remember that even though you might be jumping from one industry to another, the experience you’ve gained is still valuable. Chris Taylor, who focuses on skills-based hiring in his coaching, says that “if you have six out of ten” of the requirements listed on the job description, you are likely more than qualified and should apply. You can also look at the company on LinkedIn to see the profiles of people who hold similar roles, and see what skills they have. You can then focus on building those skills, using your network or free platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn Learning.Don’t Wait for Others to Give You ExperienceFinally, Austin Belcak offers a way to get started: just do it! Start by offering your newer skills for free or low rates to local businesses. As a freelancer, you can build up a portfolio and make sure that this new field is for you. You can also start to publish articles in order to build your own education. As Belcak says, “If you made it a goal to create one post about your target industry for the next 60 days on LinkedIn, not only are you going to educate yourself in this new space, but you're also creating this breadcrumb trail of evidence of you actually learning everything.”If you’ve been inspired by our guests’ advice on making a pivot to a new industry or career, leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Apolo Ohno on LinkedInFollow Christopher Taylor on LinkedInFollow Austin Belcak on LinkedInFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and join the Get Hired community at https://lnkd.in/ghpodcast