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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Mistakes Job Seekers Make in Planning His or Her Career Trajectory

Mistakes Job Seekers Make in Planning His or Her Career Trajectory

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How far you will go in your career shouldn’t be determined by job titles. What are you learning that you can apply years from now? That’s a big part of managing your career trajectory. Job seekers are still thinking about the next job instead of their career path over time. Melissa Cooley and I discuss this as we hope you would think concerning the longitudinal path of your career.

What are your career goals 90 days, six months, or a year from today? What will your career look like in five years? There are three ways you can share your thoughts with us:

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.

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Melissa Cooley is the founder of the blog, The Job Quest. Her multiple career articles and mentions have appeared in The Daily Muse, The Savvy Intern Blog, and Under30Careers. She is a Certified Advance Resume Writer and an Interview Coach.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation:

  • Some of the language from many job seekers suggests a lack of understanding their career trajectory such as, “I’ve landed…” because it sounds like it’s permanent
  • A new job still means your actions must be purposeful for your entire career. Take control of your future and avoid being reactionary!
  • Don’t pitch your tent but treat it as a pit stop! The only constant is change.
  • An Austrailian study shows that 60% of college students are chasing careers that no longer exist. Online courses such as MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), Skillshare, and Udemy more valuable.
  • Melissa stated that apprenticeships are  valuable with the real world experience and gut instinct
  • Missed opportunities because people looking for the formal training (classroom) and it may not exist
  • Melissa said that people are not grasping and understanding what and where a real opportunity is found
  • In ancient times, the Greeks desiring education followed other people, not schools
  • Melissa said that textbooks provide static answers, but mentors will provide more dynamic input
  • Textbooks may not provide timely answers like a mentor could
  • Melissa referred to people finding mentors outside of his or her field where transferable skills may apply to both
  • She also said your career trajectory is not found in job titles but transferable skills. Think about the skills already possessed and its application to other career opportunities
  • Attitude, aptitude, and soft skills are big parts of the layers required to change careers and your career trajectory. Can you cross-train in your current career? Do you fit with the company? The team?

People focus on activities instead of learning and miss big opportunities 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.

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The Number One Job Hunting Book with Jim Stroud

The Number One Job Hunting Book with Jim Stroud

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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: mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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: 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 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

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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.