In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Across four foundational episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search.

You’ve made it to the final step: the job interview. But for many of us, this is where nerves, self-doubt, and anxiety threaten to derail all our hard work. That’s why, in this episode, Andrew shares his favorite advice for approaching interviews with more ease and confidence. You’ll hear strategies for crafting a solid preparation plan, managing interviewing anxiety, and using structured responses to clearly communicate your value. Plus, Andrew shares the #1 piece of advice that’s helped countless job seekers (and himself) land a great role.

Key Topics:

Managing both the symptoms and sources of interview anxiety
Preparing themes and stories in advance so you're assembling, not generating, answers
The A.D.D. method for answering questions: Answer, Detailed example, Describe the relevance
Techniques for organizing your thoughts into coherent responses
What to do when your mind goes blank mid-interview
How to respond to off-the-wall interview questions
Why likability and positive energy matter as much as your skills

Links & Resources:

Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here⁠
Listen to our Interviewing Playlist here⁠
Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠

Start Here: How to Nail Your Next Job Interview