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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More Reasons Career Success Can Come Through Blogging

More Reasons Career Success Can Come Through Blogging

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Job seekers should consider blogging as a way to increase your career success and choices. In the process, it will increase your career chances. I bought back my longtime friend Keith Townsend to talk about his journey.

Do you think blogging will increase your career success:

  • 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

Let me share a little more about Keith: 

Keith Townsend is the founder of The CTO Advisor. He started his blogging as Virtualized Geek but pivoted to reflect his career direction. Keith began his journey in 2010 as I started my blog a year later, and encouraged each other to stay on our journey. Now, he is a paid international speaker, writes for the Tech Republic and Tech Target, and works as a tech consultant during the day.

Keith provides us insight to his journey in blogging and career success. He shares what it was like blogging when no one was reading, and balancing family, and two careers. Keith has also distinguished his personal brand by possessing a verified Twitter account!

Keith is no longer the tall black guy in the back of the room. He shares about how his network is more than a tool, but also a part of his career ammunition. And yes, he knows and referred to a job by Michael Dell (Yes, the Michael Dell!).

Do you need help with your career direction and career success?

Do you need coaching or instruction? I can help.

Please note, I will be taking a break for three weeks in May returning the first week in June. Then will offer six more shows until my summer break in July until September the week after Labor Day.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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There Should Be a Job Lab Everywhere

There Should Be a Job Lab Everywhere

 

I’m excited to announce my volunteer effort with the “Job Lab” as part of the Aim to Work initiative. The sponsoring group is the Greater Ashburn Community Development Association Corporation (GACDAC) on the Chicago south side. Once a month, I will be facilitating basic job search workshops for free to offer the Ashburn-Gresham community help with basic (but relevant) job search help.

Why a “Job Lab?”

Most cities have a place for free such as Workforce Connection to host workshops for job seekers to get job assistance in various forms. Some people do work but unemployed and can’t make those city programs only available during the day. Also, many do not offer job search strategies relevant and personable to job seekers. The Job Lab (similar to a “Job Club”) will offer support through workshops and networking with members to help anyone who needs it.

Aim to Work

The Aim to Work program is not only helping with job skills, but also with computer skills such as Office Suites. It is a non-profit program looking to expand its accessibility to the community. The organization is also looking for other ways to meet the needs of the community.

In addition to the 3rd Tuesday Job Lab session, I’m hoping we’ll add a monthly or bi-monthly LinkedIn workshop. Everyone needs a LinkedIn profile as it’s essential to have a presence online in 2017 and for years to come. If you’re unfound online, it’s likely an employer will consider any applicant as a serious job candidate.

Much more than Job Lab

In our vision to expand, we will also consider meeting needs with additional workshops, webinars, and group coaching but contingent on growth or participation and resources.

In many cities, this concept was implemented with success to support the job search of many job seekers. Our first session on Tuesday received positive feedback with much engagement from the participants. I was surprised how a few of them were engaged already with good advice including two of the participants having mobile versions of their resume!

The Aim to Work program is working on a website and Facebook page. When published, I will let you know. In the meantime, I am always available to you through the blog and if you’re in Chicago, despite your location, drop by if you need assistance.

 

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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Repurpose Your Career for the 2nd Half of Life

Repurpose Your Career for the 2nd Half of Life

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Marc Miller is back on the show again to talk about his new book, “Repurpose Your Career: For the 2nd Half of Life.” He shares stories from his clients and helping them to align their interests and careers.

Have you decided to make a career pivot in your career? Are you in your 2nd half of life? Let’s discuss!

Let me know what you in one of three ways:

  • 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

Marc’s new book is now in the Amazon bookstore. His media features include CBS Money Watch, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes.  His blog, Career Pivot, is a Forbes Top 1oo Best Career Website and has achieved several other best career website awards.

Here some highlights from our discussion on how to repurpose your career:

  • Marc added five years of client stories and shifted from baby boomers to clients in their 40’s
  • “Failure is an option” and a requirement, fail fast, then pivot
  • Big changes can occur by just moving with the flow
  • We discuss the importance of self-awareness or as Marc phrases it as “Know Thyself.”
  • “Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you should do it all the time!”
  • Authentically put your best foot forward, then an employer can if you’re fit
  • Marc goes back in time with his clients to the best/worst times in their career to understand “why.”
  • Making the same mistakes twice is not a bad thing
  • We discuss the chapter on personal operating systems. He uses the Berkman assessments with each of his clients.
  • Behavioral patterns are insightful to discovering your career goals

Do you need help with resume writing or career direction? Do you need coaching or instruction?I can help.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.