In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Steve Beard, Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, a national leader in post-secondary education for professions in the healthcare industry, like nurses, vets and doctors. Adtalem is also a leading provider of professional talent to healthcare industry partners. 

In their conversation, Andrew and Steve talk about what makes healthcare a good industry to pivot into, how you tell if you’d be a good fit for the industry, and how to begin your healthcare career journey. 

Key Topics:

Why healthcare and especially nursing are great career pivot options

Career growth options for nurses

Why healthcare is an in-demand industry that hires consistently

How to start your healthcare training and career in an accessible way

Why a career like nursing can be accessible for people with disabilities 

How to tell if you’d be a good fit for nursing

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Adults with autism experience higher rates of unemployment than the general population. This week, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Get Hired is exploring strategies job seekers on the autism spectrum can use to get hired.

In this episode, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Dr. Helen Genova, associate director for the Center for Autism Research at the Kessler Foundation, one of the leading nonprofits advancing disability research and inclusion. Together, they discuss the challenges individuals with autism face throughout the job search process and share tips to overcome them. Focusing not on fixing weaknesses, but on identifying and showcasing the unique talents people with autism bring to the workplace, Helen shares research-backed strategies that benefit all job seekers.

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman talks with the co-authors of All The Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back On Top, Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill. Laura and Kristina rose through the ranks of the fashion industry, both becoming Editor-In-Chief – Laura at InStyle and Kristina at The Wall Street Journal Magazine. But a few years ago, they were both fired from their jobs. 

In their conversation, Andrew, Laura and Kristina talk about what it’s like to get fired or let go and tips for how to take control and move forward. 

Key Topics: 

Why getting fired doesn’t mean you failed

How two top editors turned job loss into opportunity

Breaking the stigma and shame around being let go

The power of owning your story

Emotional recovery after a layoff: wallowing vs. moving on

Practical first steps after getting fired

Finding new purpose and direction after a dream job ends

Turning career setbacks into reinvention and personal ownership

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Alan Stein, founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. Throughout his career, Alan’s experienced five layoffs and made eight pivots — from psychologist to Wall Street to leadership roles at Google, Meta, Salesforce and American Express. Now, he helps others navigate big career changes.

In this conversation, Alan shares a practical framework for making a pivot after a career setback. He also gives advice on how to balance passion with a paycheck, how to strengthen your network, and move from indecision to action in tough moments.

Key Topics:

Alan’s career journey and how he’s navigated setbacks

The four practical steps to a career pivot

ABL (Always Be Looking): why you should never assume job security

The "skills, bills, and will" framework for making smart career decisions

How to network with purpose

Balancing passion with practicality in the job search

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman talks with best-selling author, Mita Mallick, about her new book, The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses. In their conversation, Andrew and Mita talk about how to spot a bad boss in an interview process, what to do if you have a bad boss, and how to avoid becoming one yourself. We’ve all had bad bosses, and many of us have been bad bosses. But it’s what we learn from the experience that matters. 

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Meredith Brown, senior vice president of Trailhead and Community at Salesforce. Trailhead is Salesforce’s free online learning platform that recently launched an AI training series that’s open for anyone. 

In their conversation, Andrew and Meredith talk about the steps to successfully learning a new skill or tool, what to look for in an online learning platform, and how to take initiative on learning to work with AI even if your company is not providing practical training. 

Key Topics:

What Salesforce and Trailhead do

Trailhead’s free Agentblazer Champion training series

The three stages of learning

Why leaders should aim to have humans and agents working together

How to take initiative to upskill and reskill without company guidance

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Even in challenging labor markets, there are bright spots. In the coming months, Get Hired will highlight industries and roles that remain in-demand.

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, to challenge outdated perceptions about manufacturing careers. Barbara explains how the “fourth industrial revolution” — driven by AI, automation, and digitalization — is transforming factories from the gloomy, repetitive workplaces of the past into high-tech environments where creativity and problem-solving are key factors for success. With 500,000 open manufacturing jobs nationwide, Barbara makes the case for why this sector offers unexpected opportunities for career growth.

Key Topics:

How AI and automation are creating today’s “infinite” industrial revolution

How new technologies have transformed manufacturing careers

The industry’s perception problem and why there are 500,000 open manufacturing jobs

Why curiosity and initiative are the only two skills that matter for the future

How apprenticeships and community colleges are creating new pathways to success

Practical advice for breaking into manufacturing, even with zero experience

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Sheri Bronstein, Chief People Officer at Bank of America. In their conversation, Sheri discusses Bank of America’s new $25/hour minimum wage policy, why investing in employees helps businesses, and how Bank of America is upskilling and reskilling their employees. 

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Jalonni Weaver, a high-volume recruiter. In their conversation, Jalonni takes us behind the scenes of the hiring process, walking us through it step-by-step from a recruiter's point of view. She debunks myths about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and gives insight into the most opaque parts of the recruiting process.

Key Topics:

How AI is (and isn't) changing the application process for both job seekers and recruiters

What applicant tracking systems actually do

What information recruiters can see about you and how to stand out from the crowd

The real reasons job postings stay up for weeks and why you should still apply

Why advice on optimizing your resume for ATS is misleading

The human side of recruiting and why courtesy matters more than ever

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman welcomes LinkedIn Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough back to the show to decode the mixed signals in today's labor market. Karin shares why we’re in what she calls a “two-speed economy,” which industries are still hiring, and why college graduates are facing such a challenging environment. Plus, Karin answers the question everyone wants to know: Is AI already taking jobs?

Key Topics:

Why the labor market feels "sluggish"

The sectors still hunting for talent

The rise of AI literacy skills across all industries

Strategic advice for new graduates entering a tough market

How AI is already impacting the job market

The entrepreneurial mindset needed for modern career management

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