Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

Welcome to the Get Hired podcast archives. While we're no longer releasing new episodes, this feed remains a comprehensive resource for job seekers at every stage of their career journey.

LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has spent years having conversations with career experts, recruiters, hiring managers, and successful professionals about what it really takes to land a great job. Whether you're navigating a recent job loss, searching for work for the first time in years, or looking to make a career pivot, you'll find actionable strategies and expert insights throughout these archives.

Begin with the 'Start Here' series — four foundational episodes covering:

Building a resilient mindset for your job search

Crafting resumes and LinkedIn profiles that showcase your unique value

Networking authentically to make meaningful professional connections

Approaching job interviews with confidence and clarity

And when you’re ready for more, explore the entire Get Hired archive, where you’ll find episodes on salary negotiation, career transitions, managing workplace challenges, and much more. Every conversation is designed to help you navigate the ups and downs of your professional life with practical advice you can put into action immediately.

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In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Across four foundational episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search.

You’ve made it to the final step: the job interview. But for many of us, this is where nerves, self-doubt, and anxiety threaten to derail all our hard work. That’s why, in this episode, Andrew shares his favorite advice for approaching interviews with more ease and confidence. You’ll hear strategies for crafting a solid preparation plan, managing interviewing anxiety, and using structured responses to clearly communicate your value. Plus, Andrew shares the #1 piece of advice that’s helped countless job seekers (and himself) land a great role.

Key Topics:

Managing both the symptoms and sources of interview anxiety

Preparing themes and stories in advance so you're assembling, not generating, answers

The A.D.D. method for answering questions: Answer, Detailed example, Describe the relevance

Techniques for organizing your thoughts into coherent responses

What to do when your mind goes blank mid-interview

How to respond to off-the-wall interview questions

Why likability and positive energy matter as much as your skills

Links & Resources:

Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here⁠

Listen to our Interviewing Playlist here⁠

Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠

In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Across four foundational episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search.

For many job seekers, networking feels awkward, transactional, or even a little slimy. But Andrew believes networking doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Andrew gives tips on how to build authentic professional relationships that will serve you throughout your career. Plus, he shares his favorite advice on growing your network, getting the most out of informational interviews, and navigating in-person networking events with less anxiety.

Key Topics:

Why the best networking is about building genuine relationships

Being "long-term greedy" vs. "short-term greedy" with your networking

Expanding limited ideas about who belongs in your professional network

The right way to approach informational interviews (hint: it's not about asking for a job)

Essential strategies for navigating in-person events as an introvert

Research-backed strategies for moving from small talk to meaningful conversation

Why focusing on others makes you more interesting than self-promotion

Links & Resources:

Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠

Listen to our Networking Playlist ⁠here⁠

Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠

In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Across four foundational episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search. 

There’s perhaps no tool in your job search more fundamental than your resume. But capturing your unique value, experiences and skills into concise bullet points isn’t a simple task. In this episode, Andrew shares advice for crafting resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that stand out from the crowd. You’ll hear tips for structuring a results-driven resume and an optimized profile on LinkedIn. Plus, Andrew explains why quality always beats quantity when it comes to job applications.

Key Topics:

The essential work that should come before you update your resume

Creating a personal mission statement that guides your search

The essential components of a standout resume (and what to cut)

Writing achievements using the RAC approach: Results, Action, Context

How to make your LinkedIn profile do more than just repeat your resume

Whether or not to turn on the 'Open to Work' badge

Why sending out hundreds of applications is actually hurting your search

Links & Resources:

Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠

Listen to our Application Essentials Playlist here

Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠

In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Over the next few episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search. 

Most people begin looking for work by updating their resume and applying to as many jobs as possible. But Andrew believes there’s a key aspect most job seekers ignore: their mindsets. That’s why, in this episode, Andrew shares top tips for building a resilient mindset for your search. Whether you're reeling from a recent layoff or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you reframe rejection, celebrate small wins, and approach your search with the energy and confidence employers want to see.

Key Topics:

Why taking care of your mental health is a strategic move for your search

The importance of owning your story after a job loss

How to pause and reflect before rushing toward what's next

Tracking small wins every week to build momentum and confidence

How to stay motivated during a long search

Links & Resources:

Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠

Listen to our Job Search Mindsets Playlist here

Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠