Andrew Seaman

Promotions are milestones in our professional lives. They are not just recognition of our hard work, promotions also mark progress in our careers. With the help of LinkedIn's Economic Graph team, we looked at where people are being promoted — in their jobs, industries and cities. The findings can be found in the latest edition of #GetAhead. It’s our hope that these data can help inform your career choices, including which skills seem to help people get an edge over others within their organizations.

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Should you consider a job at a startup?

Startups are often seen as tech- and youth-obsessed organizations. But, a look at this year’s #LinkedInTopStartups shows that these employers offer a diverse range of opportunities. Many of these jobs offer flexible work options, for example. Also, while many of the job ads at these startups are in the tech industry, you can also find jobs in customer service, finance, regulatory administration, sales and much more. I take a look at the data in a special edition of #GetHired.

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In the latest broadcast of #GetHired Live, I'll be chatting with Ashley Watkins, who is the founder of Write Step Resumes, LLC and a 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice. She'll be showing us the evolution of one person's resume and taking your questions.

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What’s your advice for people looking to find a new hobby?

If you’re like me, finding a new hobby doesn’t come naturally. By design, I tend to gravitate toward spending the bulk of my time working on things related to my job or profession. While not necessarily a bad thing, there are so many benefits to having a hobby or passion project. So, I asked LinkedIn members about their hobbies and how they found them. Check out all of their suggestions in the latest edition of #GetHired.

#OpenToWork #Jobs

How can you use your social media presence to get hired?

We all know a great resume and solid LinkedIn profile are the foundations of a successful job search. Yet, you can also employ the whole of your social media to help you land a job. Brandi Fowler talks with two job search and career experts for the latest edition of #GetHired about how job seekers can use their social media to find work. They suggest:

👨🏼‍🦰 Knowing who you are and what you want.
🧑🏽‍💻 Customizing your content.
🛜 Networking with others in your space.
☎️ Building community.
✉️ Remembering that 1-1 communication is important.

Read all of the advice in the latest edition at the link below!

#jobsearch #opentowork

What advice do you have for people looking to take on a bridge job?

Many people are likely considering accepting temporary jobs as their unemployment stretches into several months or even beyond a year. These positions — known as bridge jobs — help get people over troubled times in their careers. In the latest edition of #GetHired, I highlight advice from LinkedIn members with experience in this area. Tell me your thoughts on the topic in the comments below!

#OpenToWork #Hiring #Jobs

What if your new career path or job is a dead-end?

I thought this was a really interesting article about what happens when following your passion turns into a bit of a nightmare. The tips suggested in this Harvard Business Review piece are pretty solid, but I'd like to hear about other people's experiences, too!

Tell me in the comments below.

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How do you manage your personal brand?

The idea of personal brands makes a lot of people roll their eyes, but you have one whether or not you’re paying attention to it. About a third of people who answered a poll of mine said they’re not managing their brand. If someone plugs your name into a search engine, the story the results tell is your brand. We take a look in the latest edition of #GetHired at some simple steps people can take to define and curate their brand online.

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What advice do you have for people struggling to accept or reject a job offer?

People should be looking for the right job, but it doesn’t mean the position they get will be perfect. I talked with Lindsey Pollak for the latest edition of #GetHired. She mentions embracing imperfect opportunities in her new book and outlines some things to keep in mind in this edition of my newsletter. Above all, it’s important to have measured expectations when accepting a job.

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