The Voice of Job Seekers

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The Best New Features of LinkedIn for Job Seekers

The Best New Features of LinkedIn for Job Seekers

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LinkedIn is constantly changing their features and functionality to the point where new and old users lose sight of LinkedIn’s value. Bob McIntosh is a purveyor of all things LinkedIn for job seekers. He is my guest as discuss what features are best for job seekers, and a couple of features not so much.

You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:

– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]

Here’s more information about Bob McIntosh:

Bob is the founder of Things Career Related blog. He has robust information on LinkedIn, interviewing, and introverts. He works for the Career Center of Lowell as a Career Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and a LinkedIn Profile and Resume Consultant.

Here are highlights from our discussion: 

Connections of
Filtering of information, seeing the connections of connections, possibly using the searched connections to meet new people.
Video
If you’re able to film yourself and have the right equipment to provide quality. If they have practiced their 30-second commercial (or elevator speech) the value the person offers could shine through.
Search for jobs
 The easy apply makes it easier to apply for jobs. The user’s LinkedIn profile is sent. The connections you have in common with the recruiter could work in the user’s favor.
Salary insights
Although you may not use your specific title, you can find your value in the market. You still want to use the prolific salary guides (Salary.com, PayScale, Glassdoor).
Wish it were more useful:
Messaging
Bob thought this was useful but tempts users to become lazy and use it like a text. Remember when you’ree communicating with an employer.
Analytics
The constant change sometimes confuses the users but you can get an idea who is viewing your profile.

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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 Search News – January 19, 2018

This is your job search news – THE POST HOLIDAY LAYOFFS EDITION –– with articles and resources centered around learning so enjoy! I’ve read them, and you can feel free to comment on them in any form you’d like. Leave a message on the “send voicemail” button on your right. I’ll try to keep it short, fresh, and informative. If you have some news I need to know about, tweet me @MarkADyson!

 

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Being fired vs. Being laid off

Some people are chuckling right now but there are some differences that are important to know your accessible benefits. Mostly, there is a difference in the employee’s performance. Being fired has everything to do with performance, and laid off has nothing to do with the employee’s performance. If the company offers a severance package, and you’re fired, likely you’re disqualified from receiving anything. Read here for more information!

Here are some more resources:

Survive Being Laid Off

Laid Off? Don’t Leave Without These Five Things

How to Bounce Back After Getting Laid Off

Latest podcast episode: LAYOFFS?

This may happen to you. I think everyone could benefit from this episode with Tom Spiggle. He is an attorney who enlightened us this week about severance packages and what to do you anticipate this happening to you. Don’t be too passive! You want to have your ducks in a row if/when this happens.

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What’s hot in job search?

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If you’re trying to attract the eyes of employers and/or recruiters, or even more people on LinkedIn, you need to read this article on Inc. magazine by Suzanne Lucas (@EvilHRLady). She shares an anecdote to how to get more eyes on your LinkedIn updates (not articles but can be applied through your updates).

Why is it hot? Since you’re trying to meet the right people, you need to meet more people and yes, impress those who can refer or guide you.

I gave it a shot and sure enough, I got more than 7,000 views on one update. That’s more views I ever received.
Read the article here. Let me know your thoughts.

Come back next Friday for more job search news that’s relevant to conducting today’s modern job search.

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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Eliminating the Unconscious Bias in Hiring -The Blendoor App

Eliminating the Unconscious Bias in Hiring -The Blendoor App

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Eliminating the Unconscious Bias in Hiring

I was fascinated by articles discussing the Blendoor app. It was developed and founded by Stephanie Lampkin was able to get venture capital funding for it. The Blendoor app is a blind recruiting tool  eliminating features used to screen candidates from “unconscious bias.” I consider this a game changer especially if it minimizes or eliminates discrimination. The only important elements in hiring are skills and experience.

Let me now what you think about the Blendoor app’s possibilities. Here’s how you can comment:

  1. Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
  2. Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
  3. Send email feedback to [email protected]
    Stephanie has degrees from Stanford and MIT and at one point, worked for Microsoft and Google. After seeing studies of how bias plays a major factor in hiring, she wanted to make an app eliminating bias based on race, creed, ethnicity etc. Stephanie has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and TechCrunch.
    • Stephanie created the Blendoor app out of seeing the need to provide more diverse job seekers
    • We discussed how ethnic names are negatively subject to bias
    • Directly combats the myth diversity hiring means “lowering the bar”
    • The goal is for the app to provide 100% merit based hiring
    • Stephanie stated although women are more likely to graduate from college and score higher on tests, bias unconsciously is a major obstacle
    • We discuss the features in the app and why it stands out

 

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Remember, I will not release a show next week because of Thanksgiving. The next show will be on November 29.

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.