Get Hired with Andrew Seaman
Get Hired with Andrew Seaman
LinkedIn
Quitting Smarter: Lessons from a Bold Career Pivot
24 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2025 at 7:00 am.
0:00
24:08
Download MP3
Show notes
Help us improve the show by filling out our audience survey: bit.ly/4j01Gq0
In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by product marketer Hannah Zhang to share strategies for successfully making career pivots — even in an uncertain job market. After landing her dream job in investment banking, it took just one month for Hannah to realize it wasn’t the right fit. In early 2020, Hannah quit with no backup plan. In this episode, Hannah opens up about the mistakes she made along the way and the strategies that helped her land a role in a new industry. She also offers actionable advice for anyone trying to change industries or roles during an economic downturn.
Key Topics:
Why quitting without a plan can backfire
Strategies for reframing employment gaps in interviews
The power of specificity in your job search
How to craft a mission statement for your job search
Tips for navigating the job market during an economic downturn
Links & Resources:
Follow Hannah Zhang on LinkedIn here
Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here
Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here