The platform is unveiling exciting new initiatives, including Let’s Talk Offline, a podcast for Gen Z professionals hosted by Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden, and a global job post verification feature to enhance job search safety. Additionally, LinkedIn’s Chief Product Officer, Tomer Cohen, shared his transformative career journey, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passion over prestige. Learn more about these topics in the article below.
Let’s Talk Offline – LinkedIn Podcast is Now On!
Gianna Prudente, Early Career Development Editor, announced the upcoming launch of Let’s Talk Offline, a new podcast from LinkedIn and iHeartMedia designed for Gen Z professionals navigating the early stages of their careers. Co-hosted with Jamé Jackson Gadsden, the show will explore a wide range of workplace topics, from negotiating pay and building a personal brand to forming office friendships. The podcast, which offers both Gen Z and millennial perspectives, will feature expert guests and real-life career experiences. It launched on September 10, 2024, with new episodes released weekly.
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In conjunction with the podcast, Prudente’s newsletter will be rebranded to support Let’s Talk Offline, offering deeper discussions on episode topics, trends, and hot takes. Each week, the newsletter will engage readers with insights and conversations on the evolving world of work. Prudente highlights that the podcast aims to meet listeners where they are in their careers, providing guidance on common challenges without sacrificing values or well-being.
LinkedIn Introduces Global Job Post Verification to Boost Safety and Confidence for Job Seekers
As summer winds down, many job seekers are ramping up their efforts, with job search activity increasing globally in September. Staying safe while searching is more important than ever, and now, no matter where you are, you can filter job posts with verifications. This ensures you’ll only see jobs with verified company and job poster information.
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Additionally, you’ll notice a verification badge on these postings, which now account for about half of the jobs viewed on LinkedIn, making it easier to identify and apply to verified opportunities. These new tools, rolling out globally, aim to provide peace of mind and confidence as you search for your next role.
LinkedIn CPO Tomer Cohen on Career Shifts and Pursuing Passion Over Prestige
As we explore exciting developments at LinkedIn, let’s turn our attention to LinkedIn’s Chief Product Officer, Tomer Cohen. In a recent podcast interview, Cohen shared his transformative career journey, detailing how a shift in mindset and focus led to his success at LinkedIn.
After pitching a mobile product idea to Deep Nishar, LinkedIn’s former VP of product, Cohen was invited to join the team. His approach to career success shifted dramatically after moving from Israel to the U.S. in 2008, where he realized his earlier career choices were driven by external pressures rather than personal passions.
Cohen recalibrated his focus, moving away from chasing prestigious roles to working on projects that genuinely motivated him. This shift in mindset eventually led him to co-found a startup, FellowUp, before joining LinkedIn. At LinkedIn, Cohen led major initiatives, including remodelling the platform’s feed and driving the company’s transition to an AI-first strategy, long before AI became mainstream in tech.
He emphasized the importance of pursuing work that excites you and aligns with your convictions, noting that enthusiasm for the product is key to making a lasting impact. Cohen also highlighted the unique position of product managers, whose success is measured by the tangible impact of their work rather than by company titles or past roles.
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