Start Here: Build a Resilient Mindset for Your Job Search

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. Key Topics: Why taking care of your mental health is a strategic move for your search The importance of owning your story after a job loss How to pause and reflect before rushing toward what's next Tracking small wins every week to build momentum and confidence How to stay motivated during a long search Links & Resources: Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠ Listen to our Job Search Mindsets Playlist here Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠