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Top Job Search and Career Success Tips with Carla Harris
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In this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Morgan Stanley’s Carla Harris. As part of LinkedIn’s new live event series exclusively for Premium members, Carla answers audience questions and shares strategies for growing your career. Together, Andrew and Carla discuss how to job search with intentionality and give career advice on everything from networking to negotiation (and so much more!).
Key Points:
Setting yourself up for new opportunities in today’s job market
Overcoming stigmas like ageism and unemployment in the job search
Strategies for career pivots
The importance of networking and how to build and leverage your relationships
Finding mentors and sponsors throughout your career
Links & Resources:
Follow Carla Harris on LinkedIn here
Listen to Carla’s last appearance on Get Hired here
Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
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“You’re Not That Great. You Could Be.”
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Hollywood film producer Will Packer, whose movies have grossed more than $1 billion at the box office. They discuss key themes from Will’s new book ‘Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big,’ including the differences between confidence and arrogance and quitting and giving up. Will also explains how to create your own momentum by breaking big goals into small steps, and why giving and receiving praise fuels everyone’s success.
Key Points:
How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt
Why persistence is more important than talent
The power of the pivot
Why humility is overrated
Why legacy is important at every career stage
Links & Resources:
Order Will’s book here
Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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How to Navigate This Complex Job Market
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In this special bonus episode of Get Hired from a previous live show, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman chats with LinkedIn Learning Instructors Jasmine Escalera and Nick Martin. They discuss how to find your footing after being laid off, as well as strategies for moving into a new industry. Nick and Jasmine also offer advice for coping with the stress of job hunting.
Key Points:
Coping strategies for after a layoff
Step one of a job search
How to activate your network
How to reframe skills for new positions
How to utilize recruiters
Links & Resources:
Access free LinkedIn Learning courses here
Follow Jasmine Escalera on LinkedIn here
Follow Nick Martin 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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What You Need to Know About Remote Jobs
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Right now, the competition for remote roles is fierce. In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn’s Editor at Large Andrew Seaman sits down with Dropbox’s Chief People Officer Melanie Rosenwasser to discuss the world of remote work. Melanie shares insights into the skills needed to succeed in remote roles and how to grow your career and find mentors even in a remote work environment.
Key Topics:
Dropbox’s pivot to a ‘Virtual First’ operation model
Company culture in remote organizations
Trends in remote work and the competition for remote roles
Essential skills for remote work and how to demonstrate them in an interview
The role of mentorship in career development
Links and Resources:
Follow Melanie Rosenwasser on LinkedIn here
Find Dropbox’s Virtual First Toolkit here
Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn here
Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome
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Imposter syndrome is a real and pervasive problem. It’s associated with burnout, depression and anxiety, and it holds us back from reaching our full potential and achieving career satisfaction. So, what can we do to conquer it?
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Deesha discusses her journey from hip hop reporter to White House intern to social secretary for the Obama administration, and shares how she overcame her feelings of imposter syndrome at work. She also offers advice on practicing self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts and seeking support from colleagues.
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