Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

How Storytelling Can Help You Land Your Next Job

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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LaQuita Cleare, founder and CEO of Clear Communication Academy. Together, they explore how storytelling can set you apart as a job seeker — whether you're writing a resume, crafting a cover letter or sitting down for a job interview. LaQuita shares practical strategies for identifying the right stories to tell, tailoring them to your audience and delivering them with confidence. She also debunks the myth that great communicators are simply born that way and explains why anyone can become an engaging speaker with the right mindset and practice.

Key Topics:

  • The role of storytelling in getting hired
  • How to uncover your most powerful professional stories
  • Tips for tailoring your message to specific employers
  • The mindset shifts that make public speaking easier
  • Why first impressions matter

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