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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How to Find Value While Unveiling Non-Linear Career Paths

How to Find Value While Unveiling Non-Linear Career Paths

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I conducted another interview with Erica Mattison of One Life Tools and EMCC at the National Career Development Association in San Diego.

Erica is a career coach and workshop facilitator at her company, Erica Mattison Coaching & Consulting LLC. She just published a book, “Clarifying What Matters: Creating Direction for Your Career.“

Highlights:

Erica discusses her journey into career coaching, which began through her job creation and advocacy for environmental practices at her university, leading to her role as a sustainability coordinator.

She highlights the growing opportunities in climate tech and sustainability across various sectors.

Erica emphasizes the importance of non-linear career paths and leveraging diverse backgrounds for sustainability roles.

She shares that she aids job seekers and executives in developing leadership through storytelling and personal insights, using tools like One Life Tools.

Erica reveals insights from her forthcoming book, which guides navigating non-linear careers and achieving clarity.

We emphasize the importance of leveraging strengths and experiences for career development and encourage job seekers to explore the sustainability sector. 

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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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Are You Really Prepared To Unlock Job Search Success?

Are You Really Prepared To Unlock Job Search Success?

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This week’s episode features a panel discussion with Porschia Parker-Griffin, Mher Mardoyan, and Kevin D Turner. We discuss the job market turbulence and its nuances, along with strategies for dealing with it. 

Mher is a Career Coach, LinkedIn Profile Strategist, and Job Search Coach. He hosts the YouTube show “Get Hired Show.”

Porschia is an Organizational Consultant and Business Coach who helps her clients with job search strategies. She is the host of “Career Podcast 101.” 

Kevin helps clients with branding, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, and Career Coaching. His YouTube channel is “KeepRockinLinkedIn.”

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Highlights: 

 Porschia offers her perspective, noting that many clients find it more challenging to get responses from job applications, dubbing it a “September Slowdown” instead.

Kevin further discusses the uncertainty in employment due to the political atmosphere and how AI makes the job market more competitive by helping job seekers optimize their applications.

We agree building a solid presence on the platform is essential.

Mher advises following and engaging with companies, while Kevin highlights the necessity of posting relevant content consistently and leveraging market value filters to appear higher in recruiter searches.

Porschia underscores the significance of LinkedIn headlines and warns against sharing too much personal information during interviews.

We also touch on the importance of networking. Mher and Kevin agree that building genuine, non-transactional relationships is crucial. 

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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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How Are Gen Z Really Connecting To Employers?

How Are Gen Z Really Connecting To Employers?

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Brad Minton and I recorded this conversation at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) conference.

Highlights: 

The conversation focuses on job search trends, particularly challenges faced by Gen Z and recent college graduates.

Brad shares insights about the importance of starting career development early, the role of networking, and embedding internships into college curriculums.

We discuss using new platforms like Riverside for podcasting and reflect on helping students navigate the tumultuous job market, emphasizing the importance of human connection and proactive career planning.

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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.