Zarna Garg's Entrepreneurial Journey to Stand-Up Comedy
In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with comedian Zarna Garg about her unconventional journey from lawyer to stay-at-home mom to stand-up comic. Zarna opens up about discovering her passion later in life, coping with failure and the power of being relentlessly honest. She also shares advice for up-and-coming entrepreneurs about the importance of persistence, analysis and salesmanship ā traits she still uses as a comic.Ā
Key Topics:
Reinventing yourself after failure
How to spot a viable business
Why transparency builds trust
Building a support system from the ground up
The importance of learning how to sell
Links and Resources:
Pre-order Zarnaās book āThis American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoirā here.
Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here.
Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn here.
Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here.
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Do You Have to Choose? How a Doctor Balances Medicine and Movies
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Dr. Roshan Sethi, an oncologist who has also made a name for himself as a Hollywood screenwriter and now director of A Nice Indian Boy, opening in theaters on April 4. Dr. Sethi discusses how he forged a career out of two seemingly opposite worlds, and how writing and directing make him a better doctor.
Key Topics:
Overcoming institutional obstaclesĀ
The importance of mentorship
How to bounce back after being fired
Applying skills from one career field to another
Links and Resources:
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Breaking Down Job Market Trends and AIās Impact with LinkedInās Chief Economist
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In this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedInās Chief Economist Karin Kimbrough to break down the latest economic trends and job search data. Despite growth and steady unemployment rates, many job seekers are facing a tougher hiring process. Andrew and Karin discuss the data behind this and explore emerging trends, the growing importance of AI skills and more.
Key Points:
The current state of the job market
Bright spots in sectors like healthcare, finance and technology
The impact of government workforce changes
The state of remote work
Upskilling in AI
Links and Resources:
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Strategies for Being Seen and Heard in Your Job Search and at Work
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Kendall Berg, AKA āThat Career Coach,ā about how to play ā and win ā the career game. Kendall breaks down the three pillars of career success, shares best practices for asking for a promotion and identifies signs itās time to move on to your next role.
Key Topics:
The 3 pillars of career success
Mastering the ācareer gameā
Asking for a promotion
Receiving feedback from your manager
Making a strategic career pivot
Links and Resources:
Follow Kendall Berg on LinkedIn hereĀ
Preorder Kendallās book āSecrets of the Career Game: 36 Simple Strategies to Win in the Workplaceā here
Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn hereĀ
Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
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