The Voice of Job Seekers

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The State of Job Search with Hannah Morgan

The State of Job Search with Hannah Morgan

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It’s time for a discuss the state of job search so far in 2020. Things are changing fast if you haven’t started. This week’s episode is a takeover. Hannah Morgan is the guest host, and I’m the guest. Confused? Don’t be – she’s interviewing me on my show.

Got comments about the show? Here’s how:

– 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
Hannah Morgan is a first-time host for my show and was entirely enthusiastic about doing (listen to her intro of the show). She is the founder of CareerSherpa.net and loves helping people understand what actions they need to take to find a job faster. Her popular site and her US News and World Report column is a large part of her being a nationally recognized expert.

Here are highlights from our conversation:

  • Shout out Prezi and creating content on their platform
  • Hannah asks about – What’s hot: Remote work. I mention articles I’m writing for Job-Hunt.org
  • Remote work requires the mindset of a consultant
  • Hannah says about the “intra-prenuer mindset
  • Professionals are shortchanging their possibilities and abilities on social media
  • 2009 employers background checked your social media accounts on the back end
  • Your social media compel 2020 employers
  • Social proof is key to catch the attention
  • Your brand is effective when it’s your referral engine
  • Give shout outs to career professionals and blogs I read and keep up
  • Discuss my articles on Payscale, Glassdoor, and RippleMatch
  • Hannah: The importance of the three pillars: Know, Like, and Trust
  • We discuss why people aren’t finding opportunities  in this job market
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This is a reminder there are three shows left for the season. I will be on podcast hiatus (writing and creating videos) from June to Sept. 15. The newsletter will be once-a-month during the summer. To hear more, you must SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter.

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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Resume Trends of 2020 with Ashley Watkins

Resume Trends of 2020 with Ashley Watkins

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Welcome to our annual résumé trends show. It is the only show this year we focus solely on writing and preparing a résumé for your job search. This year, I chose Ashley Watkins to give the 411 on the latest trends in résumé writing.

Let me introduce Ashley:

She is a nationally certified résumé writer, job search and interview coach, and former recruiter. She is the founder of her company. Write Step Resumes. Her services help clients craft high-quality career documents (résumé and cover letter) and LinkedIn profiles to highlight their unique value offerings and communicate the distinct benefit to the target employer during interviews.

Got comments about the show? Here’s how:

– 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

Here are highlights from our conversation:

  • Ashley compares and contrasts a few of the past trends
  • The need for proof of your skills to stand out
  • It’s more important to stand out than to a pasted & copied resume
  • Communicate your brand and how you add value
  • Ashley discusses the importance of the top 1/3 of a resume
  • Write what’s valuable to the employer while communicating your unique value proposition
  • Employers need to know can you solve my problem
  • Trying to fill in space and using jargon can talk yourself out of your brand
  • With the emphasis on keywords now, personality can get lost. Remember that it’s a person first.
  • You must show enough keywords without the person missing
  • Show what you master, not as a jack-of-all-trades
  • We discuss the use of “I” in a resume – know your audience – often depends on the posting
  • Once a job posting is published if you have to wait to update your resume, you’re already behind

Sign up for my weekly newsletter at the top right of my page to receive free e-Guide, “320 Modern Job Search Tips for 2020!” This year, it will be free for a limited time.

 

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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Modern Job Search Trends of 2020 Part 2

Modern Job Search Trends of 2020 Part 2

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Welcome to part 2 of “Modern Job Search Trends of 2020.” If you missed part 1, I encourage you to listen to the first show in this series. 

Let me reintroduce my guests on this panel:

Sarah Johnston, founder of the Briefcase Coach, a company is helping many job seekers with their resume writing, LinkedIn strategy, job search strategy, and interview preparation. She recently was elected by LinkedIn editors as “LinkedIn Top Voice” for careers and job search.
Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill is the founder of AvenirCareers.com. Before going full-time as a business owner, he was Ivy Exec’s Senior Content Manager & Career Adviser. In addition to networking/job search strategy, LinkedIn and resume writing, he uses his Psychology and Mental Health education as part of a holistic approach to career coaching.
Hannah Morgan is a return guest (this is number five, I think). She is the founder of CareerSherpa.net and loves helping people understand what actions they need to take to find a job faster. Her popular site and her US News and World Report column is a large part of being a nationally recognized expert.

Got comments about the show? Here’s how:

– 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

Here are highlights from our conversation:

  • Networking gives you advantages few get.
  • When you (the job seeker) are empower your job search, you avoid bad jobs, and your mentality gives you the competitive edge.
  • Nii Ato says job seekers are overwhelmed and not empowered.
  • Empowered job seekers choose companies rather than waiting to be selected.
  • Sarah mentions the email tool hunter.io to find hiring people’s business email addresses and verify it. Also, she mentions Mailscoop.io.
  • We discussed the benefits of personal branding: how do you deliver, how you help others, and the help you offer.
  • We talked about the importance of brevity and how it produces effective communication.
  • Customize your message to different types of audiences.
  • Sarah discussed how MBA website programs are offering terrible resume samples. They are not achievement-based.

Sign up for my weekly newsletter at the top right of my page to receive free e-Guide, “320 Modern Job Search Tips for 2020!” This year, it will be free for a limited time.

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.