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!

by

The Number One Job Hunting Book with Jim Stroud

The Number One Job Hunting Book with Jim Stroud

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS


How could you not be interested in a book called, The Number One Job Hunting Book in the World? I’ve read more than 30 job search in the last four years, and yet to read as many actionable job search tips in one place than what Jim Stroud (@jimstroud) has provided.

What part of your job search needs help? I would love to hear what your thoughts. You can share your thoughts with me in 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: [email protected]

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

Let me tell you a little more about Jim. Jim Stroud has been quoted by such publications as Globe and Mail, US News and World Report, Wall Street Journal and The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. He is currently the RPO Sr. Recruitment Strategies and Support Director for Randstad Sourceright US. His latest book, The Number One Job Hunting Book in the World! offers so much value with tips and suggestion that covers a wide range of advice.

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

TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com-101

 

Here’s a summary of our discussion:

    • Jim says job seekers are still challenged with keeping skill sets current
    • Companies will automate most of their  businesses and if you don’t evolve, it will be more difficult
    • The access to information is increasing and find videos, podcasts, and ebooks to help people advance in their careers and industries
    • Those enslaved to the status quo will always fall far behind because technology always changes and evolves. As technology advances, so must you
    • Chasing money doesn’t always mean keeping up
    • Jim says working for top companies, or startups (or award-winning) keep you interested to their competitive companies and selective whenever possible
    • Indeed is a great resource outside of job postings especially to find out the hot markets and keywords, and search online occupational outlook (Bureau of Labor and Statistics)
    • Cyber-security and plumbing are two hot fields Jim recommends researching if you are looking for sustainable careers
    • Baby boomers should consider freelance (eLance or guru.com) or reach for on-demand services like Uber
        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.

by

Fall Fashion Advice and the Usefulness of PathSource’s Job Search App

Fall Fashion Advice and the Usefulness of PathSource’s Job Search App

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

Thanks for joining us for this double guest episode of the podcast. For segment one, I bring back Aaja Corinne, the show’s fashion expert and brand strategist. The second segment features Aaron Michel, co-founder of PathSource home of the job search app of the same name which helps you track your career interests, provides tools for you to find the career and resources for your job search.

Segment 1-Aaja Corinne

What is your favorite color for fall? Here are three ways you can add value to our conversation:

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: [email protected]
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 on the message and I will link to it.

Aaja has appeared in JET magazine, N’DIGO,  and WVON 1390, as well as consulting with a few well-known clients such as Babyface.

  • Stock up on transitional and layer pieces for the constant change of weather in the fall
  • Outer wear is an opportunity to express your personality along with colors and textures
  • Plaid and chex patterns are popular this season
  • For women, belted outer wear add a little more polish to it
  • For men, over coats that have soft shoulders
  • Men should invest in more gray suits, versatile, and professional
  • Black boots for women is chic and has versatility
  • Aaja suggests a personal stylist or image consultant as the best resource because of their ability to customize to your style
  • Consider chatting with one seasonally and your image is an investment, unlocks opportunity
  • More department stores such as Nordstrom and JCrew have on-site personal stylist (not just sales associates)
  • Stylists and image consultants provide insights from all price points including thrift stores
  • Fit for curvy and shapely women should look at structured garments (belted, button down skirts)
  • The wrap dress is a curvy woman’s secret weapon, garments falling at the right places

TheVoiceofJobSeekers100 (3)

 

Segment 2 – Aaron Michel (pronounced like Michael)

Aaron Michel is the co-founder and CEO of PathSource, the company whose job search app focuses on career navigation. He is a serial entrepreneur and his companies have received several high-profile features.

His app, PathSource is free and is simple to use. It has hundreds of reviews in the app store and mostly used by 18-29-year-olds. This job search app is also useful for high school users who want to start their career navigation early.

Here are some of the highlights of our conversation:

  • PathSource takes people from square one usually not knowing what to do through a robust but fun career exploration process in helping them get the job
  • Aaron shares how his experience as an intern helped him decide that law was the wrong career choice
  • His experience helped him discover a common problem — provide a tool that will help people with career path experience
  • We discussed how the app provides an easy to use interface through Linkedin and Facebook logins
  • Aaron wanted the app users to have a customized experience and solve problems
  • More than 1500 reviews and ratings show an average of 4.8 out of 5.0 stars
  • Questions range from lifestyle and a desired salary range to getting specific about career goals
  • Aaron says that the app contains 3,000 videos, world’s largest library of short online informational interviews on video along with a suite of cutting edge tools to connect the dots between education, careers, lifestyle and budget
  • Aaron describes specific parts of the app assessments and its usefulness
  • Although the target audience for the app is 18-29, it is useful for those a little over thirty, and as early as high school students
      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!

    I would still like to help self-published career professionals promote their books. If you’re interested, find more info here.

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

Career Management for a Winning Job Search Strategy

Career Management for a Winning Job Search Strategy

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS

An opportunity to tap into of former hiring manager is a terrible thing to waste. That is why this conversation is a MUST listen to for your career management goals. You will clearly hear someone who is now an advocate for job seekers want you to know how to prepare for the job search. Donn Levie is a speaker, trainer, author of the just-released book, Strategic Career Engagement, The Definitive Guide for Getting Hired and Promoted. His tips will provide value in getting you closer in presenting your best self before employers and help you with your career management aspirations and goals.

What is the toughest part of your job search? I would love to know! Here’s how you can tell me:

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: [email protected]

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.

TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com-99 (1)

Here is a summary of our discussion:

  • What connects the job seeker and hiring manager is “value.” The job is done once it is certain that the job candidate can fulfill the needs of the hiring manager
  • One of the challenges of hiring managers is positive prejudices — the comparison to the last person who held the position is often unfair, but human
  • The vision of the desired candidate can cloud the attributes of a qualified and stellar candidate and muddy tracking down job opportunities. It is a frequent faux pas in career management
  • Demonstrate expertise towards the hiring managers needs not your past experiences as part of sound job search strategy
  • Donn calls poor cover letters have an “obituary” format
  • Donn describes  “value-ocity quotient” and its importance to strengthening your value and brings you closer to the desired position
  • The successful job candidate communicates their brand will raise his or her “valueocity quotient” and increases their influence, impact, and income
  • Donn recommends keeping a project log to keep an accomplishment record –an important facet of career management strategy
  • Donn talks about the “Trojan horse” technique — in the book maps out a job search strategy to implement and promote their brand post-interview
  • Don’t stop pursuing the job after the interview has ended. Donn talks about the success strategies his clients use to stay “top of mind”
    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!

I would still like to help self-published career professionals promote their books. If you’re interested, find more info here.

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.