Episodios

  • How to Spot a Bad Boss and Avoid Becoming One Yourself

    How to Spot a Bad Boss and Avoid Becoming One Yourself
    Oct 1 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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. Key Topics: Why many managers are not taught to manage Tips for how to spot a bad boss in an interview How bad bosses impact their employees Dealing with talent-hoarding managers 3 moments where you might become a bad boss & how to avoid it "Paying your dues" and not passing down "toxic traditions" Links & Resources: Follow Mita mallick on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    22 m
  • How to Take the Lead and Upskill for an AI-Powered Workplace

    How to Take the Lead and Upskill for an AI-Powered Workplace
    Sep 30 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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 Links & Resources: Follow Meredith Brown on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    24 m
  • You May Want to Consider Manufacturing as Your Next Career Move

    You May Want to Consider Manufacturing as Your Next Career Move
    Sep 24 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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 Links & Resources: Follow Barbara Humpton on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    25 m
  • Inside Bank of America’s $25 Minimum Wage and Mental Wellness Initiatives

    Inside Bank of America’s $25 Minimum Wage and Mental Wellness Initiatives
    Sep 17 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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. Key Topics: Why Bank of America is offering $25/hour minimum wage Other employee benefits and why Bank of America prioritizes them The future of skills based hiring Bank of America’s employee training program How familiar you need to be with AI for different roles What Bank of America is looking for in their employees Links & Resources: Follow Sheri Bronstein on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    23 m
  • What Do Recruiters Do With Your Job Application?

    What Do Recruiters Do With Your Job Application?
    Sep 10 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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 Links & Resources: Follow Jalonni Weaver on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    24 m
  • Is AI Already Taking Jobs? LinkedIn’s Chief Economist on the State of the Labor Market

    Is AI Already Taking Jobs? LinkedIn’s Chief Economist on the State of the Labor Market
    Sep 4 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 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 Links & Resources: Follow Karin Kimbrough on LinkedIn here⁠ Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here⁠ Listen to more episode of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here⁠
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    23 m
  • Answering Tough Interview Questions with Confidence

    Answering Tough Interview Questions with Confidence
    Sep 3 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Adam Bryant, senior managing director at the ExCo group and the journalist who started the New York Times “Corner Office" column. Adam has interviewed more than 500 CEOs about everything from leadership to hiring. In his conversation with Andrew, Adam shares some off-the-wall “bankshot” questions CEOs ask, what employers really want to know about you, and how to set yourself up for success before and during an interview. Key Topics: What are essential questions vs. bankshot interview questions Tips for how to prepare for and communicate in interviews Common questions employers ask in interviews Off-the-wall questions CEOs and senior interviewers ask to really get to know you How to give yourself the best chances for success in interviews Links & Resources: Follow Adam Bryant on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    23 m
  • Beyond the DEI Debate: How Addressing Bias Creates Competitive Advantage

    Beyond the DEI Debate: How Addressing Bias Creates Competitive Advantage
    Aug 27 2025
    Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0 In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Jennifer Tardy, author of The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success. As major companies scale back, revamp or eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Jennifer and Andrew explore the current state of DEI in the workplace. As a diversity recruitment researcher and trainer, Jennifer makes a compelling case that DEI initiatives aren’t just about doing the right thing; they also create a competitive edge for companies by accessing top talent that bias often obscures. Plus, Jennifer gives guidance for job seekers searching for inclusive workplaces. Key Topics: What DEI actually is (and why we need to add a ‘B’ to the acronym) Why removing barriers in hiring creates business advantage, not just fairness The "two-skill" tax job seekers now face: showing up as your best self AND navigating interviewer bias Practical strategies for creating a more expansive, diverse network Links & Resources: Follow Jennifer Tardy on LinkedIn here Get Jennifer’s book The Equity Edge here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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    24 m