Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

Start Here: Resumes, Cover Letters & LinkedIn Profiles


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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.

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
    • ...more
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