Karin Kimbrough, LinkedIn's chief economist, dives into the latest labor market trends, revealing a shift in job application intensity, especially in Europe. She highlights a surge in job searches across sectors like financial services and healthcare, along with baby boomers seeking new opportunities. Karin shares strategic advice for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of a targeted approach and flexibility, while also underlining the growing value of basic AI skills to catch employers' attention.

Kamara Toffolo, a job search strategist and LinkedIn Top Voice, shares her expertise on crafting impactful resumes. She emphasizes the importance of a powerful summary and the RAC method to showcase skills effectively. The conversation dives into presenting achievements, even when metrics are lacking, and provides strategies for overcoming ageism. Kamara also discusses how to address career gaps and structuring resumes while keeping them concise. Tune in for practical tips that can significantly enhance your job application!

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.Listen to Let’s Talk Offline wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Join LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman and Career Expert Catherine Fisher as they unveil the secrets to creating a standout LinkedIn profile. Catherine breaks down the crucial elements from profile headers to the 'About' section, ensuring job seekers effectively showcase their skills and experiences. They highlight the importance of the 'Open to Work' badge and share tips on addressing career breaks. Plus, discover the perks of LinkedIn Premium and learn how to leverage second-degree connections for networking success!

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.Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn by clicking here.Follow Jefferson Cowie on LinkedIn by clicking here.

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.Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Demetris Crum on LinkedIn by clicking here.

Susan McPherson, founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, is a networking expert focused on relationship-building. In this conversation, she offers invaluable tips for introverts on navigating networking events and emphasizes the importance of meaningful connections over transactional interactions. Susan unveils her unique method, 'Gather, Ask, Do,' designed for fostering long-lasting relationships. She highlights the significance of follow-ups and personalized communication to strengthen networks, especially in a post-pandemic world where connections are crucial.

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. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here.Follow Daniel Space on LinkedIn by clicking here.

In this engaging discussion, Lorraine Lee, an entrepreneur and keynote speaker, shares her inspiring journey from being laid off in 2022 to embracing solopreneurship. She dives into the emotional hurdles of job loss and stresses the importance of personal branding and self-reflection. Lorraine offers practical advice on crafting a personal mission statement to stand out to employers and emphasizes the art of effective self-presentation, highlighting key techniques for job interviews and networking. Her insights are a beacon for anyone navigating career transitions.

Dr. Lindsey Zuloaga, the chief data scientist at HireVue, dives into how AI is revolutionizing the job interview landscape. She highlights the shift from traditional methods to AI-powered assessments, improving the matching of candidates to jobs. The discussion includes the importance of transparency and fairness, especially for neurodivergent candidates. Zuloaga also shares success stories of companies like Unilever achieving diverse hiring outcomes, while encouraging job seekers to adapt and prepare for these new technologies.