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:

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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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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.

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In this special episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew shares an important announcement about the future of Get Hired. Afterwards, he’s joined by his colleague Leah Smart, host of the Everyday Better podcast, for a conversation about navigating change. Together, they explore why change—whether voluntary or involuntary—is the only constant in our professional lives, and share personal strategies for navigating the “messy middle” of change.

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In today’s competitive job market, it can feel like the best opportunities are only available to people with the right type of degree, pedigree, or connections. But what if you’re starting from the outside?

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Laysha Ward, an accomplished C-suite executive who spent nearly 33 years in leadership roles at Target. Laysha shares her journey from making seven dollars an hour on the sales floor at Marshall Field’s to finding her way to the executive suite of corporate America. She also highlights the essential strategies she used to grow her career without a silver spoon.

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Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new industry, or simply stay relevant, upskilling isn't optional anymore—it's essential. But where do you start? What should you actually learn? And how do you make time for it when you're already juggling work, family, and everything else?

In this episode, Andrew talks with Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer at University of Phoenix, about how to create a successful upskilling strategy. Raghu shares the lessons he learned from transitioning his skills and experiences to a new industry, and makes the case to professionals about why upskilling in AI is a non-negotiable.

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Zoya Garg, the cofounder and COO of Zarna Garg Productions, the company behind comedian Zarna Garg’s global success. 

Zoya’s unconventional career began in high school when she recognized her mother’s comedic talent and entrepreneurial spirit could become an actual business. Through grassroots marketing and social media strategy, she helped launch her mom’s standup career—an experience that helped her land a spot at Stanford.

After graduation, Zoya returned to the family business, where she’s putting her computer science and classics degrees to work in unexpected ways. In this conversation, Zoya shares candid insights about the fear and pressure facing today’s graduates and gives advice on how to tap into an entrepreneurial mindset when traditional paths to success aren’t available.

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Technology is moving fast; far too fast for traditional learning curriculums or workforce training to stay ahead of the curve.

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Stacy Martinet, Adobe’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, to discuss how professionals can keep up. From pioneering the New York Times’ social media strategy to leading Adobe’s global communications in the AI era, Stacy shares hard-won lessons from her career at the forefront of technological change. In this conversation, she gives practical advice for how professionals at every stage can upskill in AI and adapt to change throughout their careers.

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