Unlocking Your Career Potential: Essential Tips for College Students
In this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Spearmint Coaching's Fran Berrick about how college students can increase their odds of finding work this summer. Fran explains the importance of conducting a self-audit to understand your strengths and interests, utilizing college career services and building a strong network. She also tackles some common questions about applying for jobs while still a student.
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Kickstart Your Career: Job Search Tips for New Grads
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Harleny Vasquez, a recruiter, speaker and career coach for young professionals. Harleny shares advice for recent college graduates on finding internships, nailing interviews and maintaining confidence throughout the job search journey.
Key Topics:
Discovering your strengths through self-reflection
Strategies for finding and applying to internships
Building confidence as an early-career professional
Overcoming interview anxiety
Embracing rejection and staying resilient throughout the job search journey
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How to Get Hired in the Age of AI
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In this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Joseph Fuller, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School. They discuss how technological advancements in AI are changing the way workers do their jobs, search for new ones and remain competitive in the labor market.
Key Topics:
How employers are experimenting with AI
The cost of integrating AI into existing workflows
How job-seekers can upskill on their own
Tips for using AI in your job search
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Career Pivots
In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with executive career coach Wendy Braitman about how to make a successful career pivot at any stage of your professional life. Drawing from her own experience transitioning from the film industry to coaching, Wendy shares the mindset, practical steps and strategies needed to make a meaningful change.
Wendy and Andrew also discuss how to identify your transferable skills, sell your story in an interview and build a networking routine that supports your career long-term — not just during your job search.
Key Topics:
Understanding the 'why' of your career pivot
Rebuilding confidence after a layoff
Translating your strengths into new roles and industries
Why networking is non-negotiable
How to take the anxiety out of networking
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The 3 Components of Meaningful Work
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman talks with researchers and co-authors Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, who’ve studied the key ingredients in meaningful work and what the best leaders do to make it happen. They also highlight the ‘green flags’ job seekers should look for when evaluating a company’s culture, leadership style and potential for meaningful work.
Key Topics:
Why finding meaning at work matters
The 3 C’s of meaningful work
Ways to (re)discover meaning in your job
How leaders can protect themselves against burnout
Strategies for protecting your mental health after a layoff
Links and Resources:
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