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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Personal Branding for Baby Boomers with Marc Miller

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It’s hard to be found or relevant if your personal branding is not online showing your capabilities, accomplishments, and achievements. Baby boomers are still evaluating the benefits of the how and why of having an online presence. Marc Miller (@CareerPivot), founder of the blog Career Pivot makes it clear: it is necessary to stamp your personal brand on the internet. The excuses are over. If you are looking for work or looking to transition another opportunity, a meaningful personal brand is a must.

Baby boomers, what online presence do you have and why?  I would love to hear your thoughts in one of the several ways:

1) Leave a voice mail or text message at 708-365-9822. Let me know if I can share it on future shows

2) Email me: mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

3) Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com and press the “Send Voicemail” button to leave a message online

Those of you who are career professionals can receive the additional bonus by leaving your blog, and I will link to it.

I am also promoting some work of my colleagues who giving away some of their useful ebooks. Find out what Michelle Lederman and Patrick Mellody want you to know about their self-published work.

Let me tell you about Marc Miller. He is the author of his new ebook, Personal Branding for Baby Boomers, just released less than a week ago. 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.

    • The world has changed and baby boomers can no longer think that careers are solely local branding worldwide
    • The book provides step by step for social media —  sort of systemic
    • There are three things Marc is tired of hearing from baby boomers on why his or her personal branding efforts lack an online presence
    • Excuse: I’m not a brand. Solution: Present yourself as a brand
    • It sounds like bragging. Although we tell our kids to do it, we still don’t like doing it.
    • Baby boomers must become more comfortable in promoting him or herself.
    • Consider values and talents to show social proof.
    • The messages you send requires authenticity. Not sure? Ask for help from others. People are willing to help.
    • Stop apologizing for asking for help, being out of a job, and for connecting to people from past jobs
    • Linkedin is a must to increase your chances
    • Take good social media pictures — take profile pictures with several different backgrounds
    • Put much thought in your brand story across social platforms
    • Have someone help you create your Linkedin summary as part of your complete brand story
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Let us know what you think.

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

How did you like the new segments of the show? Let me know in the comments or any of the ways stated above. I hope that they add value to the show!

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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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Job Tips for Job Seekers Over 50

Job Tips for Job Seekers Over 50

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This is the first episode featuring the “baby-boomer” theme. That doesn’t mean that none of the advice that we’ve offered so far doesn’t apply to those of us over 50. But, I thought it was time to feature a conversation with an author, coach, blogger and podcaster Eileen Williams (@FeistySideofFifty) who talks about it constantly. She will offer a perspective of the value over 50 job seekers possess.

Are you over 50 and struggling with changing careers or finding a job? What are your unique struggles as an older job seeker? I would love to hear from you in one of three ways:

1) Leave a voice mail or text message at 708-365-9822. Let me know if I can share it on future shows
2) Email me: mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com
3) Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com and press the “Send Voicemail” button to leave a message online

Eileen Williams is a career strategist and has been in the business more than 20 years. She is the founder of FeistysideofFifty.com and has appeared on media outlets such as ABC, CBS and Fox. She is the author of the book, Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50.

Here are few of the highlights from our discussion:

    • Older job seekers shouldn’t be discouraged by statistics that address the public in general
    • Baby boomers have market knowledge and know where the areas of growth are
    • Mature job seekers have seen the obstacles and events that are negative before
    • Eileen emphasizes that mature job seekers have highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills
    • Although older job seekers need to sell hard skills, soft skills are crucial to present and show how they add value
    • Baby boomers have people skills perfected over the  years in dealing with difficult co workers and turn around disgruntled customers
    • Emotional intelligence is a key attribute older workers have and now is recognized as a valuable asset
    • A value list could help you sell your uniqueness – define who you are
    • Eileen states that you use the job description as your  primary tool to find skills that employers want
    • Put on your resume “Ongoing Professional Development” to show your learning is relevant
    • Eileen states that internships and volunteer work help you gain solid experience and networking opportunities

Here are some resources Eileen mentioned during the show:

gcflearnfree.org

    – Microsoft Office help and tutorials

MOOCs

    – Massive Open Online Courses (The link will send you to a list)

OpenCulture.com

    – Links to educational websites

Have you subscribed to this show on iTunes? If you haven’t, please do so. iTunes is a great place to write an honest review and increase the show’s visibility. Enjoy listening to the show. Let us know what you think.

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

Also, join our Linkedin community! You’ll enjoy some of the insights shared by community members and other career pros!

 

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.