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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Older workers: What Do Employers Need?

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I was asked by the hosts of The Second Act Show podcast, Kerry Hannon and John Tarnoff, to share with their 50+ audience how to navigate their job search. Watch our entire conversation here, and don’t forget to subscribe to their channel.

Listen to a short clip of our conversation as we discuss my thoughts on the following:

  • Not leaving money on the table
  • Focusing on what the employers need
  • Having a consultant mindset
  • How your experience translates to their needs NOW
  • Older workers, internships, and volunteers
  • Getting their mojo back
  • Every opportunity provides a chance to scale your network

More about Kerry:

Kerry is the author of  In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work, a Yahoo Finance Contributor, and a Career and Retirement Strategist.

More about John:

John is the author ofCareer and Executive Coach for 50+ professionals.

You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:

– 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]

Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.

 

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, 3rd Edition, with Marc Miller

Repurpose Your Career, 3rd Edition, with Marc Miller

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Welcome back to the seventh year and season of my show! So many of you have listened since 2013! Thanks so much. Marc Miller is back on the show again to talk about his new book, Repurpose Your Career: For the 2nd Half of Life, 3rd edition. He shares stories from his clients and helping them to align their interests and careers.

This is the third edition of his book. 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.

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 [email protected]

Here are highlights of our discussion: 

  • The numbers differ during an employment surge: Although BLS reports, 3-4% for American overall, 13%-14% is more accurate among older workers
  • Baby boomers are planning to work into their 70s
  • Many want to take control  by working for themselves
  • Career change – make sure the industry has legs
  • How should older workers market themselves?
  • Want to learn industries, stay up-to-date, listen to related podcasts. It will be on your dime.
  • Network with younger people

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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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You’ll Need These Linkedin Strategies for Job Search Readiness with Marc Miller

You’ll Need These Linkedin Strategies for Job Search Readiness with Marc Miller

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Marc Miller of the “Repurpose Your Career” podcast, and I address some of the Linkedin questions that come through our inboxes and email. The original version of this show was published on Marc’s Career Pivot site (and you can also get the episode through iTunes). The very detailed show notes can be viewed there as well.

Chime in on our conversation in these 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 [email protected]

A few notes: 

Marc is a friend of mine, and you know a lot about him already. One thing you may not know is he is recording this episode in Mexico where he and his wife are exploring a move there. You should listen to his other episodes where he goes into detail about their transition.

Go to the link above to read his detail show notes, and you can listen to our show on the player displayed.

Use my contact information above to inquire about individual or group coaching. Or leave a message anytime on the “send voicemail” button on the side of any page of my blog.
You can also sign up for my weekly newsletter at the top right of my page to be on the early list of my free e-Guide, “219 Modern Job Search Tips for 2019!” If you have already subscribed to the newsletter, it’s in your email box as of this morning!

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.