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Trust in the Workplace with Payscale

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Sean Leslie from Payscale is my guest this week to discuss the new Payscale report, “You’re not the Boss of Me – Trust in the Workplace.” Sean is the Senior Content Strategist at Payscale who first report the survey results.

Love to hear your thoughts on the show. There are three ways to reach me:

Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
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Here are a few highlights from our brief discussion:

The “Trust Survey” had more than 55,000 respondents, measuring
Survey focus on job satisfaction, “My manager trusts me to…”
We discuss how much trust does the new employee gains
We learn tenure is not the only gauge for trust
Sean shares about how ethnicity varies per race
Sean noted how American Indians were presented as part of the study (which is rare)
71% overall feel trusted by their manager

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by Mark Anthony Dyson

Why Your Job Search Requires More Than You’re Willing to Give

Your job search requires maximum effort. Don’t obsess over it. But don’t take minimum results for granted by investing little bits of time. Finding a job is hard work and requires sacrifices, energy, and preparation. Not only is it essential for the implementation of any sound strategy, but acquire accurate intelligence about the marketplace and how

Not only is it essential for the implementation of any sound strategy but acquire accurate intelligence about the marketplace and how you fit in it.

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you fit in it.

Moderate effort is insufficient in today’s job search. Searching job boards and relying on chance is far too little to be invited to interview. Everything thing you do to be successful in your job search must manifest itself in the interview.

Preparation is key to succeeding at different types of interviews. You can very well have a phone interview, be required to complete an assessment, and have a video interview before an in-person meeting. Are you ready? You have to be to stand out from all other job candidates.

Read: I Have to Find a Job Will Sound Silly in 2017

What I’m not stating is to overcompensate busy work, or look busy to impress employers. The likelihood of that is nil to none. If you haven’t interviewed for a job in a year, preparation, practice, and some patience are critical elements.

1. Minimum effort gets you nowhere. One of the worst phrases someone can say is, “I don’t want to do all of that! I just want a job!” First, you just don’t want a job. If so, UPS and McDonald’s are always hiring, so it’s much deeper than trying some strategies out of your comfort zone. On the contrary, strategies involving more thought, time, and resources are likely to get a noticeable return. If none of the strategies involve meeting new people, then it’s time to change our approach. People hire people, and if you are not meeting people, then you’re not getting interviews.

2. Your competition is out working you. Job seekers forget how competitive the job market is until they are turned down for several opportunities. You are minimizing your efforts before you interview and the chosen candidate for the final rounds are choosing to close the deal no matter what it takes. Your work is not done even after the first interview or the third. You can’t even settle down when you get the offer.

Listen: Giving Women Courage in their Career Development

3. You’re afraid of being annoying. There’s a difference between persistence and annoying. Much of it has to do with how, the way, and the tone of how you inquire. Much like interviewing, a rehearsal with someone will help prepare you to gather the nerve and your responses. Employers and staff often appreciate someone who is persistent but charming.

4. You think preparation is overboard and unnecessary. From time to time, I will work with a client who thinks that I am insulting his or her intelligence because we practice a conversation. There are people I’ve worked with who get it and don’t need the help. There’s nothing wrong with saying you need help with having an uncomfortable conversation.

5. We’re talking about practice, man! No sweat nor tears without practice interviewing. This is part of the work ethic to excel and impress employers. It’s the least costliest of the strategist anyone will tell you other than getting enough sleep. You can find interview questions all over the web to help you prepare.

What’s important is to practice the honing your skills to answer directly, think on your feet, and tell relevant stories showing your capabilities and fit.

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Without practice, you’re likely to tank the opportunity.

Listen: Get Ready for an Agile Job Search with Nissar Ahamed

6. Not trying to discover your value proposition. If this is clear to you, then it should be clear to your network to discover your value. Emphasizing you’re a “hard worker” and “you love people” are pseudonyms for “I don’t know how I would add value to your company.”

Perhaps we can make workout and job search comparisons, but expect to sweat and show grit. You’re not just finding a job, and you’re creating a future. The intelligence you gain here help you navigate the next job search. Consider this: It is likely you will navigate multiple job search campaigns in the future with much less time in between. If you think it’s easy or a job search shouldn’t take time, you’re doing it wrong.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

Disability Rights, Gender and Race Pay Equality

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The more disability rights, and gender and race pay equality are discussed, the better it is for all. Job seekers who are affected can achieve fair chances and equity to manage the full arc of his or her career. Tom Spiggle, founder of Spiggle Law, focuses in on discrimination. He is my guest for the show today.

I will be doing even more show regarding these issues. I would love to hear your concerns and questions regarding Gender and Race Pay Equality and disability rights. Here are three ways we can have further discussion on these issues:

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 [email protected]

Tom Spiggle is a former prosecutor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney. His website also has a very informative blog regarding these topics at SpiggleLaw.com. He is regularly quoted in the media such as the Washington Post, Huffington Post, and many law journals.

Similarly to pregnancy, you’re not required by law to share your disability while interviewing with the interested company
Be practical–visible disabilities require an approach demonstrating your ability to work with the potential employer
Tom advises to disclose less than more
Unseen disabilities also requires a strategy depending on the comfort level of the job seeker
If an unseen disability is unnoticeable, there’s no need to disclose
Learning disabilities may be impacted and additionally pronounced if stress is a major factor
Your research needs to uncover the pressure and stress to manage in your workday to understand how it will impact your condition
Check state and federal laws to see if and how you’re protected

Gender and Race Pay Equality

Gender Pay Gap (Equal Pay Act) has existing legislation, and the less discussed Racial Pay Gap does not
Black women can file against unfair pay through the Equal Pay Act, black men must use Title VII (Civil Rights Act, 1964)
Black men must show discriminatory intent, black women must show the pay disparity exists between men and women. Intent doesn’t have to be shown.
Understanding the market value (location, by position) will help make informed decisions
The pay gap abuse is widespread with egregious disparities occurring daily

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!

Also, join our Linkedin community! You’ll enjoy some of the insights shared by community members and other career pros!

If you’re a career pro and love giving career advice, let me know. Thanks for being among the thousands who listen every month. There’s so much more to come so stay tuned!