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Our Holiday Gift to Job Seekers (PODCAST)

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In the holiday edition, Keith and Bianca join me in giving out gifts in the form of advice and suggestions to job seekers. All of us want to say “jobs” but would that really be a useful gift? I know that I struggled with this question, and I would like to lend your thoughts in the conversation,

“What would you give as a gift to job seekers?”

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Bianca, shared that she would give each job seeker the book, The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz cited in an article she wrote last spring, “What is not so Human About Human Resources?” The Four Agreements are:

Be impeccable with your word
Don’t take anything personally
Don’t make assumptions
Always do your best

Keith offers a blanket gift in giving job seekers whatever they wished (I knew he would do that) but his points were valid in stating that most job seekers would just like to have cash to decide what he or she wishes to do. Honestly, Keith wrestles with this question as I do because just giving a job just would serve many for the long term yet, it would be something everyone needs.

Would any employed, unemployed, or under employed person be prepared for the job of his or her dreams?

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Keith actually voiced what I thought in raising minimum wages to $12.00. My contention is it would substantially help many the poor and under educated to make a better living.

I am very interested in your thoughts on either question. Please, enjoy our conversation.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

Let’s Talk Hiring Diversity and Holiday Job Search Tips (PODCAST)

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This episode pieces together two North Carolinaoans (I made that word up) in Damien Birkell (@damienbirkell), author of The Job Search Checklist (Episode #12) and Fields Jackson (@fleejack), publisher of Racing Toward Diversity.

Damien offers some great holiday job search advice and says that job seekers should spend 10% at the computer and 90% networking at holiday parties. He also offers a refreshing perspective on business cards and using them effectively while networking. I should warn some of you who are introverts (like me) that Damien advises that we should go to as many parties we are invited you.

I wanted to re-edit my interview with Fields so that it can be found on iTunes and Stitcher and the other podcast directories. It is an important subject where people are interested in learning to find the dialogue and advice. The original SoundCloud audio is no longer available from the article re-publishing it here was a great way of the conversation taking on an evergreen life.

Fields Jackson is the diversity and inclusion advocate who is zealous about having the dialogue with large companies about workplace and hiring practices. He is also an adjunct professor at Chicago State University in the business school. Fields was recognized in 2012 as a Small Business Influencer by smallbiztrends.com. Here are some of our talking points:

Fields says that companies in general have yet to have a candid conversation about diversity and explains why
Fields also offers game changing advice to job seekers who are looking for companies who really promote diversity and inclusive workplaces
He advises that job seekers research diligently and work hard to ask the right questions

Please, enjoy our show and please join us for the holiday show next week. We are giving out gifts in the form of advice for your job search next year. We will publish episodes on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 (Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays) so please note that change in your feed.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

Dashing Through The Winter Job Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean your job search has to stop. Too many job seekers take the winter off to make eggnog and cookies, missing out on great job opportunities. Continuing a job search during the winter months can help you beat your competition, snag a seasonal job, or even find the perfect contact to take your job hunt to the next level.

The infographic below — compiled byCareerShift, a comprehensive job hunting and career management solution — shows job hunters why winter just might be the perfect season to turbocharge your search. Some takeaways to note:

39% of retail and 18% of IT companies are hiring this winter

80% of today’s jobs are landed through networking

46% of successful job seekers applied directly to the employer

54% of job seekers use social media to network

Check out the full infographic below for more tips on how to heat up your job search while the weather cools!

Infographic from CareerShift.com

What do you think? How will you jumpstart your winter job search? Share in the comments!