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Job Seekers, Would You Resign This Way? (PODCAST)

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Bianca, Keith, and I started the segment, “Would You Resign This Way?” several weeks and wanted to feature this segment as an entire episode. We all agreed that we need to keep it classy when we’re ready to resign regardless of the reason we choose. While we examined the video, we manage to come away with many points as food for thought. We lend commentary to the video where the woman creates a video to quit the company where she says, “…took my life away.”

At the time, we referenced the Huffington Post article that also shows the video of her quitting. Some of the thoughts that came out of our discussion:

Resign with your future in mind, and understand if it has future repercussions
What was the motive behind her quitting for her to make such a elaborate production
She could put her own career in that industry in jeopardy, then again, maybe not
What should an employee do when the job is not a fit?
What does this say about the creator’s judgment when things are not working out?
Is it laziness when you choose not to be transparent about how you feel about your duties?
How about considering and weighing the first 90 days of your position and be ready move on if it doesn’t look like your future is there?
Someone will likely hire her in that industry because of her creativity. Remains to be seen.

This is a short episode (purposely), but I thought that the questions and points raised views that job seekers need to consider. Even your resignation from a job doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Don’t be afraid to walk away from a job before 90 days if the fit doesn’t exist.

I also noticed my own grammar fouls as host, but we are an unscripted show. But I am not quitting. Not this job.

In addition, since the initial video from the woman, the company responded (see video below). Enjoy the show!

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Nelson Mandela: Inspiration to Job Seekers

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This is an episode offering inspiration to job seekers or for anyone. Keith (virtualizedgeek.com), Bianca, and I shared some of our thoughts from Nelson Mandela’s quotes below. The show’s purpose is to inspire everyone, but specifically job seekers who are struggling to find light to encourage their hearts. We realize that a few job seekers are a quote away from being successfully employed or a decision away from giving up.

Sometimes job search techniques alone fall short of remaining steadfast and motivated.

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These are quotes we discussed but I’ll post the rest we considered as well:

“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The Brave Man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

“In my country, we go prison first and then become President.”

“Know your enemy__and learn about his favorite sport.”

“It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that sparates one person from another.”

We don’t mind if you share some of your own thoughts on the blog in the comments section published on TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com. Originally, I was going to insert a holiday job tip this week but I wanted this show to focus offering a tribute to Nelson Mandela, who is more to the world than he is to solely South Africa.

I hope everyone finds inspiration from this episode who are treading the unemployment waters.

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The Voice of Job Seekers Podcast

We are very excited about the new podcast series that is now available in iTunes for job seekers everywhere who want help navigating this complex and difficult job market.

The podcast will cover everything job seeker related just as the blog has done since its first post in July 2011. Our goal is to provide solutions to job search and career problems, obstacles, and mysteries. We will have a cast who has with years of experience in his or her niche, and all who are successful in his or her field. All of my co-hosts are contributors to the blog and bring a special perspective and voice that will articulate the job seeker and life struggle:

Sandra Tedford (@wetalktoday) is the founder of WETALKtoday that stands for “Web Entrepreneurs Talk” and provides a platform for business and tech savvy entrepreneurs with information and resources to grow their business in the new economy.

Bianca Michelle Thompson, Chicago native, has worked in the corporate arena within the Chicago Loop for over twenty-five years. The last thirteen years have been within the Human Resources profession. Her experiences within the Human Resources field and her personal life inspired her passion for training and coaching. Bianca has done extensive self-development, team-building and coaching coursework within the corporate and non-profit arenas and with Phoenix Arises Seminars.

Keith Townsend (@virtualizedgeek) is a great example of someone who uses non-traditional methods of job searching to find opportunities in companies that promote diversity and inclusion. His blog, VirtualizedGeek.com displays the depth of knowledge and expertise in his field to the point of being approached for opportunities, not the other way around.

We will publish an episode weekly of either the cast (any combination thereof) or an interview from an expert or someone with a unique job seeker perspective. You can look for us in iTunes and other directories soon. Please subscribe to our channel in iTunes and feel free to provide an honest review of our show.

Currently, we published five interviews for the first episodes that we had posted earlier in the summer. We did those so that new listeners will find useful content previously not available in iTunes. Wednesday, we will have a brand new episode for you to engage.

Please note that now you can leave us a voicemail with your question or comment, or you can write a comment below. In future podcast episodes, we can address any resume, job search, or career related question or concern you may have on the recording. We will also have the ability to replay your inquiry.

We look forward to bringing you personable and direct advice for you. We will continue with articles and features with the best job search advice possible. Thanks for your support. This has been an honor to serve and give, and to be here for you.