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Imposter syndrome is a real and pervasive problem. It’s associated with burnout, depression and anxiety, and it holds us back from reaching our full potential and achieving career satisfaction. So, what can we do to conquer it?

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Deesha discusses her journey from hip hop reporter to White House intern to social secretary for the Obama administration, and shares how she overcame her feelings of imposter syndrome at work. She also offers advice on practicing self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts and seeking support from colleagues. 

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Alison Wood Brooks, who is a Harvard Business School professor and the author of "Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves," about the science of conversation. From navigating networking events to acing your next job interview, great conversations can transform your career. Alison shares her research and top tips on how anyone can improve their communication skills and make their next conversation more enjoyable and productive.

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with personal finance expert Jean Chatzky to discuss the importance of financial control and how it impacts confidence, optimism, and resilience. Jean shares her journey from a journalist to a financial guru, offering valuable insights on managing money, building a strong financial foundation and making informed career decisions.

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Feeling overwhelmed with work and tasks? Can you never check off everything on your to-do list? 

On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with two experts who want to help. Brad Marshall and Joff Outlaw are the co-authors of “Busy Idiots: Learn the Brain Science and Productivity Hacks to Get Ahead without the Stress.” They join Andrew to discuss the reasons people seem busier than ever and share strategies for un-busying yourself during the work week. They also discuss how to (re)evaluate your relationship with technology and create boundaries with busy coworkers and bosses.

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Spring is often when we see career advice for college students popping up online. Yet, it's important to start laying the foundation for a transition into the workforce months or years before graduation. 

In this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Spearmint Coaching's Fran Berrick about how college students can increase their odds of finding work this summer. Fran explains the importance of conducting a self-audit to understand your strengths and interests, utilizing college career services and building a strong network. She also tackles some common questions about applying for jobs while still a student.

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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn editor of special projects Juliette Faraut to talk about LinkedIn's 2025 Jobs on the Rise list – an annual report that showcases the fastest-growing jobs globally. They dive into the data and the reasons these jobs are in demand. 

Later, Andrew’s joined by LinkedIn Director of Product Management Rohan Rajiv to learn about new AI-powered tools on the platform designed to help job seekers land their next role. 

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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with career coach Jean Kang. While working at companies like LinkedIn, Meta and Figma, Jean navigated multiple career pivots on her way to her current passion: program management. In this episode, Jean gives insights into how identifying her skills was the key to navigating her non-linear career. 

Together, Andrew and Jean discuss the prevalence of non-linear careers in today’s job market and give tips for how to explore new paths even while staying in your current role.

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On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher. Catherine walks through each element of the LinkedIn profile — from the header and profile photos to the “About” and “Experience” sections. She also shares best practices for conveying your skills to recruiters. Finally, she and Andrew discuss how best to contact a second-degree connection and what you get when you sign up for LinkedIn Premium.

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On this week's episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Jim VandeHei, a journalist-turned-entrepreneur who defied the odds to achieve remarkable success first as a reporter and then as a founder of two media startups. In 2007, Jim co-founded Politico, revolutionizing the political journalism space; today he leads a team of 500 as the CEO of Axios. Jim’s sharing his advice for breaking into competitive fields by using your unique strengths, taking risks and exploiting luck. 

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Whether you like it or not, your digital presence leaves an impression during the job search. On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Morgan Young, a content creator and LinkedIn Top Voice. Morgan has seen firsthand how posting online can lead to career opportunities. 

In this episode, Morgan gives her top tips for how to build a professional, yet authentic, personal brand that will impress your future employers.

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