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Networking for Introverts: Making Career Connections Count

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If you’re an introvert or not, networking can be a challenge. If you are finding it difficult to navigate on or offline, then this show is for you. Welcome to episode 200 of the podcast!

My guest today is Karen Wickre, who wrote the newly released book, “Taking The Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count.”

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– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number

– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message

– Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Karen:

Karen is the former editorial director for Twitter and has also worked for Google and Wired.com. She is a co-founder of Newsgeist, an annual unconference fostering new approaches to news.

Here are some highlights from the show:

Do the number of connections matter for networking?
Quality networking connections matter more than quantity
Connecting with people who you define as quality
It’s good to know why you’re connecting with someone
Social networking rewards large numbers, but you’ll need to enhance your networking experience
We discussed how to make the most of new connections on Linkedin
Reading the summary of a person’s profile provide hints if this person offers a quality connection opportunity
Is there value in the headline (how you describe yourself)?
Weak ties (3rd or 4th connections) are often discarded, but potentially valuable

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by Mark Anthony Dyson

Human Resources Trends Job Seekers Should Know for 2019

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It’s good to know what Human Resources is thinking during the interview process. That’s why I brought HR Executive and expert Sarah Morgan to the show. She is also the founder of the fantastic blog, The Buzz on HR!

Got comments about the show? Here’s how:

– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number

– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message

– Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

Here’s more about Sarah Morgan:

Sarah is an HR executive with a small company in North Carolina. She oversees the full team functions of the Human Resources department for her company. She manages the hiring process including recruiters and people who do the hiring.

Sarah has been featured in Black Enterprise, Computerworld, and Fortune. Her blog is one of the Human Resources most respected blogs.

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

Sarah said, “…it is appropriate to do a little loving social media stalking and build a natural rapport.”
Relationship building is the name of the game now. How we look for jobs needs to evolve and relationships built (before you need it) is the way to go
Asking for the hook-up lacks authenticity if that is the way you start a relationship
Sarah offers some examples of how people have connected with her and her company
We discuss how to break into the Human Resources profession
Aspiring HR professionals need to get experience and be creative in “creating space.”
“Persistence is necessary. Recruiters and hiring managers tend to be juggling lots of requisitions…Likely their time is spread out.”
Follow-up is a must. Ask for a timeline to when you should call back for updates.
Thank you notes are essential – all panel interview participants should get a note

by Mark Anthony Dyson

Resume Trends for 2019 with Jessica Hernandez

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Welcome to my annual “Resume Trends” show! Jessica Hernandez, multiple award-winning resume writer and founder of Great Resumes Fast is my guest today.

This is the show to get resume tips and resources to brand your resume for 2019. If you’ve been struggling with writing one, or need to refresh for the new year, this is the show for you!

Want to add tips to this show or have questions about resume writing, feel free to contribute to our conversation. If you’re a resume writer, and have a tip to help job seekers, let me know. If fact, if you want to add a resume tip for me to play on a future show, this is how you can do so:

– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number

– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message

– Send email feedback to mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Jessica:

Jessica has been an executive resume writer and educator on resume writing for more than 15 years. Her resume writing company, Great Resumes Fast has won multiple awards and accolades. She has written many articles and featured in numerous publications. Her media features include Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company and many other major media publications!

Here are some of the highlights from our discussion:

Why are personal branding and your resume synonymous
We talk about her infographic of 127 resume tips
People miss how to frame value and offer a great impression
Importance of functional keyword usage
Job seekers should use a team in their job search and the resume writing process
We discuss how templates can water down your brand
We talk about new services that scan resumes including Jobscan – many of them offer generic feedback
Word cloud software are still useful and have value

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