The Voice of Job Seekers

Mark Anthony Dyson ★ Career Writer ★ Speaker ★ Thinker ★ Award-winning Blog & Podcast! ★ "The Job Scam Report" on Substack! ★ I hack and reimagine the modern job search!

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Are Your Career Aspirations Anything Like a Formula One Car?

Are Your Career Aspirations Anything Like a Formula One Car?

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This week, James T. Miller, Associate Director of Career Services at St. Xavier University, will be my guest live from the San Diego National Career Development Association conference. He will appear on the show several times in the coming months.

James shares his experiences working with Gen Z students, emphasizing their potential, resiliency, and the value of learning from failure.

He draws analogies between Gen Z’s mindset and Formula One racing, highlighting their need for speed and efficiency.

James also discusses adjusting to industry changes, particularly in fields like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

He wraps up by discussing current challenges and opportunities at his institution, particularly for Latinx students navigating changes in FAFSA regulations. 

 02:02 Discussing Gen Z and Career Challenges

04:46 The Value of Failure and Resilience

09:15 Adapting to Changing Job Markets

13:41 Challenges in Higher Education

14:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

Here are three ways you can join the conversation:

– 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]

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Fired? Afraid You Might Be? With Tom Spiggle

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? With Tom Spiggle

Tom Spiggle of Spiggle Law Firm is back on the show to talk about his latest book, “Fired? Afraid You Might Be?“

More about Tom:

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 often in publications such as The Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, and Huffington Post.

Episode highlights:

  • You need to have a plan because it’s not a matter of if but when, and you may leave voluntarily.
  • Layoffs in the last few years have adversely affected the employment status of pregnant women. “There are certainly cases where an employer takes action, and it’s unclear what their motives are, or they’re not clearly discriminatory. And those can be tough cases.”
  • Even if they’re not coming right out and saying we don’t want you here because you are pregnant. And then we also have, there, we have the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which is fairly new that requires that employers give you accommodations.
  • if you’re, undergoing a rift, negotiate the best deal that you can. A lot of people, maybe most people don’t want to, file a case in court and, haul their butt down to federal court and deal with all of that.
  • if you’re, undergoing a rift, negotiate the best deal that you can. A lot of people, maybe most people don’t want to, file a case in court and, haul their butt down to federal court and deal with all of that.
  • Some cases are worth that. But. A lot of times there are things that you can do to put yourself in a better situation. Buy yourself another six months, buy yourself another 50, 000, buy yourself some more health care while you’re working with, reading some of your good work or working with some of the career professionals that I list in the book or that are out there everywhere to help you get on in that next better job.
  • So just because they offer you something doesn’t mean you can’t negotiate it. Without having to, file a lawsuit without even having to necessarily hire an attorney or even if you do have that attorney come forward and negotiate on your behalf, which sometimes is good, but it does up the temperature a little bit.Get your best deal that you can.  

Here are three ways you can join the conversation:

– 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]

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Job Scams: Executive Recruiters Don’t Do This One Thing

Job Scams: Executive Recruiters Don’t Do This One Thing

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Lisa brings a unique perspective to our discussion, drawing from her extensive experience as an Executive Search Recruiter. Her current collaborations with recruiters, her role as a LinkedIn Moderator expert, and her ownership of an Executive resume-writing firm staffed by former HR and Recruiting professionals further enhance her qualifications. 

Here are a few of her takeaways:

  • The first thing a legitimate, reputable executive recruiter will never ask of executive candidates is to be paid. Legit, reputable executive recruiters are paid by their client companies, which contract them to find talent. 
  • You have to execute the job search yourself. That means you have to network. This means you need to post your resume for specific job openings. You must send your resume to executive recruiters and network with them accordingly. Most hires happen through networking.
  • If you think you’ll have to find a way to avoid doing the job search, you may be susceptible to buying into a scam. 

I created “The Job Scam Report” for those who want to learn more about avoiding scams and for victims to get support for their next steps. The site includes articles and resources, free and paid options, a community of people taking proactive steps to avoid and get rid of scammers, and an exclusive podcast. 

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