Mark Anthony Dyson, Author at The Voice of Job Seekers

Jobseekers, Will You Create a Facebook Fan Page Now?

Everyone reports on Facebook privacy infringements, especially when employers are as egregiously violating personal space and freedom of speech by asking for your password.

We can argue that Facebook is not protected since it is public as the user desires, but if I were looking for a job, and an employer waits until I interviewed several separate times with different personnel, participated in the company’s behavioral assessment, signed off on a waiver stating it’s ok to approach and question my references, and ask for my Facebook password…well, my answer would sound like Nopey’s answers.

My suggestion for job seekers to create a Facebook fan page for career purposes could fulfill and deter a few employers, but for positioning yourself as a committed professional is priceless. Yes, only your professional brand as a brand page! Why not?

It’s not a new idea. I suggested it about 2 years ago on my Competitive Resumes blog.

What have you got to lose? Well, your privacy if you forfeit your password.

So, be like Nopey…and refuse access. You have good reason to do so.

If your Facebook page is truly private, then all the private information such as marital status, race, sex, religion are likely vulnerable. It is not legal for employers to consider this closely guarded information to as part of their hiring decision.

A “public” Facebook fan page is a WIN for you as it should demonstrate your business and professional acumen. For a few perhaps the only other social media profile needed (Other than LinkedIn).

Here are some suggestions how it could be used:

Although it is not a place for you to cry for help, but to help those who need to cry. Sharing information about what has help you, or warn users of what you learned. Interacting with fans could be impressive and persuasive to employers
Show your personality (your best) but watch what you say. Fun makes you more engaging, but remember than less is more sometimes
Join potential companies fan pages and engage them in conversations
Host a networking event starring you

A little creativity such as professional photos, work or project photos, and networking event photos will spice up your page. As an alternative to giving away your precious password, offer an interesting Facebook fan page.

In other words, be like Nopey.

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.

by Mark Anthony Dyson

Why God Will Hire Noah Next Time (If There is a Flood)

A lot of people wish they had to the opportunity to hire someone. Out of the great men and women who ever lived, Noah stood alone as a man who will get a job completed by what he did, not what he said. Each job seeker must demonstrate clear competency, not just say or will the desire to work for an employer. Noah possessed the right skills, but had to have other tangible and visible talents (Read Genesis 6: 1ff).

If God is all-knowing, this is plausible and credible based on what is written. These are all my crazy ideas. I am not pushing religion on anyone. I have a perspective of that job seekers talk too much instead of offering professional acumen.

Consider Noah.

God was looking for more than just a carpenter. We can assume that carpenters were a dime a dozen, but there are attributes that weighed more than skill.

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Character.

The day has come that a potential employee’s character is significant to the company’s brand. It is common now to sign agreements that you will behave, and not make a public spectacle of yourself. Employers are asking for Facebook passwords or requesting that you friend the company’s Facebook page to see that your activity is respectable.

Think about it. Noah was chosen amidst the chaos of the day. God didn’t need a Facebook page, but he looked beyond his work and saw exemplary character. He stood out not just as a builder, but also the next generation of his offspring would be closer to himself, righteous, spiritual, and accountable.

Skill.

Skill finishes projects, but what does it take to fulfill the vision. Self-control and listening must accompany any set of core competencies. In Noah’s case, God had a specific plan and vision. We don’t know if Noah understood God’s vision completely, but we do know that Noah perfectly followed through with God’s detailed and laborious instruction.

As mentioned, many Job seekers claim loudly about his or her skill, but fail to demonstrate how it fits the company’s plan and vision. There are not enough words to persuade others you are the best. Perfection is not expected, but offering ideas and worth produced by skill makes a convincing hiring proposition.

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Liked.

We can assume that God liked Noah because of his attention to detail, his family, and ability to match animals two by two; however, the bible never indicated any complaining. Then again, did Noah understand the bottom line about not having to tread water (shout out to Bill Cosby who suggested that Noah didn’t know).

God liked Noah because he could accomplish the tasks at hand without complaining. Complainers and whiners take the fun that is left in a meeting or working relationship. We know that being liked is good, but rarely understand how to likeable upon contact. Noah was industrious, although it was unknown if he had a sense of humor that God liked, but God liked him.

It takes a little imagination, but there are lessons to glean from Noah’s example. Each job seeker must find ways to translate his or her skills for an employer’s use.

How can you communicate better to show competency to employers? Let me know in the comments below.

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by Mark Anthony Dyson

7 Monster Ways to Assemble Career Value

Successful job seekers create and communicate reasons to hire them. Do you know what value you bring to the table?

Value cannot be monetized, but is compromised if you misunderstand your worth. It is not only what you say in an interview or a networking event, but also what you can show and what you do.

If you don’t, these suggestions can get you started.

1. Assess and Test Your Weaknesses an Strengths

When a tested and tried job seeker abilities exploit character and strengths. Invite tests of what you know, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Assess measurable and seeable results and keep them in front of you so you can demonstrate competency.

2.Create and Formulate Your Voice

Show that you possess creativity and originality that addresses your target employer. If your message is irrelevant, no one will care how about the uniqueness of your ideas. You have stories to tell that displays your abilities, good! Practice them in front of people who can help you share them from your heart.

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3. Embrace the Face to Face

The more time job seekers spend initiating live conversations, the more opportunities created. Face time is always a productive way to build useful networks.

4. Imitate and Operate the Good

Whatever you see that successful job seekers are doing, DO IT!. No one corners the market on any strategy or method. Don’t plagiarize! But do add your personal touch to anything you see that works! Embody new techniques, lessons, experiences, and make them your own.

5. Institute and Contribute Often

Sharing and giving brings good things to the contributor. Offering other beginning job seekers help brings appreciation and more possibilities. Who doesn’t need help in starting a job hunt these days.

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6. Be Aware and Prepare for the Conversation Behind Your Back

No matter what your goals and objectives are, what you do right links to your personal brand. Every job search related meeting, phone call, and interview leaves an imprint. How positive and impressive it remains is up to you.

7. THINK BIG!

Don’t be afraid of graphs, charts, blogs, and video to display your talents, and showcase your abilities. Although these strategies are not for everyone, it is an option if you own these skills. If you achieved big results, be creative in displaying them.

Do any of these resonate with you? How will you apply these ideas? Did I forget something? Let know in the comment section.