Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Steve Beard, Chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, a national leader in post-secondary education for professions in the healthcare industry, like nurses, vets and doctors. Adtalem is also a leading provider of professional talent to healthcare industry partners. In their conversation, Andrew and Steve talk about what makes healthcare a good industry to pivot into, how you tell if you’d be a good fit for the industry, and how to begin your healthcare career journey. Key Topics: Why healthcare and especially nursing are great career pivot options Career growth options for nurses Why healthcare is an in-demand industry that hires consistently How to start your healthcare training and career in an accessible way Why a career like nursing can be accessible for people with disabilities How to tell if you’d be a good fit for nursing Links & Resources: Follow Steve Beard on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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 the co-authors of All The Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back On Top, Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill. Laura and Kristina rose through the ranks of the fashion industry, both becoming Editor-In-Chief – Laura at InStyle and Kristina at The Wall Street Journal Magazine. But a few years ago, they were both fired from their jobs. In their conversation, Andrew, Laura and Kristina talk about what it’s like to get fired or let go and tips for how to take control and move forward. Key Topics: Why getting fired doesn't mean you failed How two top editors turned job loss into opportunity Breaking the stigma and shame around being let go The power of owning your story Emotional recovery after a layoff: wallowing versus moving on Practical first steps after getting fired Finding new purpose and direction after a dream job ends Turning career setbacks into reinvention and personal ownership Links & Resources: Follow Laura Brown⁠ and Kristina O’Neill on LinkedIn Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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

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

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

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 chance for success in interviews Links & Resources: Follow Adam Bryant on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episode of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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 organizational psychologist Simi Rayat to learn a five-minute daily practice for cultivating positivity and preventing burnout. Called ‘The 5Qs Formula,’ this science-backed framework helps professionals bring more clarity, calm, and intentional focus to their days. In this episode, Simi shares how to use this practice and offers insight into why a positive mindset could be the key to job search success. Key Topics: Why your mindset matters in your job search How to use the 5Qs Formula How to identify three high-impact tasks that will change your workday Setting priorities you can actually control during uncertain times Links & Resources: Follow Simi Rayat on LinkedIn here Get Simi’s book ‘Productivity Joy’ here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with author and team culture expert Shane Hatton. Shane discusses what buzzwords like ‘company culture’ and ‘cultural fit’ really mean, and how job-seekers can get a feel for a potential employer’s workplace culture. He and Andrew also dig into the qualities that make a great leader, including strategies for showing off your leadership skills as a job applicant. Key Topics: Understanding what company culture really means The value of diverse perspectives in building stronger teams How to identify your personal values and show up authentically Strategies for positioning yourself as a leader in job interviews What questions to ask when evaluating leadership and workplace dynamics Links & Resources: Follow Shane Hatton on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here