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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Personal Branding for the Modern Job Seeker

Personal Branding for the Modern Job Seeker

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Branding You in the New Job Search

This week I decided to share with you my interview on Ryan Rhoten’s “Brand New You” show. I thought it was a great conversation about branding and some  may have missed it, so I am republishing it this week.

Ryan was my guest last spring as we talked about Personal Branding.

As always, I would love to hear from you in one of 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

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

  • We discussed a little bit of my background from college  to now. Some of it lead to podcasting and writing.
  • Ryan asked me about my career  journey in retail and association management
  • Talked about my company Competitive Resumes (since has dissolved)
  • How and why I started “The Voice of Job Seekers”
  • I share the importance of a proactive job search and branding strategies
  • I suggest the web is your second workplace and the effectiveness of being social savvy
  • You, as the consultant in the new proactive job search

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!

Also, join our Linkedin community! You’ll enjoy some of the insights shared by community members and other career pros!

If you’re a career pro and love giving career advice, let me know. I would love to have more guest writers during my hiatus and beyond. Thanks for being among the thousands who listen every month. There’s so much more to come so stay tuned!

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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Summer Fashion to Boost Your Personal Brand

Summer Fashion to Boost Your Personal Brand

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It’s summer, and once again Aaja Corinne is back to share her summer fashion and brand advice.

I always enjoy these shows as we provide some light-hearted commentary to help boost your personal brand.

To add your voice or comments to the show you can:

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

Summer Fashion to Boost Your Personal Brand (1)

Aaja is an image consultant and brand strategist whose client list includes Babyface (yes, the singer/songwriter/producer) and Bianca Golden, America’s Top Model Contestant. Aaja’s media features include WVON in Chicago, JET Magazine, and Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine.

Here are a few highlights from our conversation:

-Best professional looks for the summer especially the interview

-Layer and dress for comfort

-Think light, patterns, a little jewelry

-Men well groomed, beard trimmed, nails manicured, and shirts tucked in

-Men must be sure the half-shaved look is good for the interview. Authenticity is important, but when in doubt

-For women, grooming is as important as clothes

-Humid temperatures need adjustments in office wear

-What to have for the ever-changing weather — sunny to rain to 100% humidity in some places–and keep it professional and on-brand

–Best shoe wears for rainy weather

-Rain boots are essential and more professional

-Arrive early to transition from outside wear

-Trench coat is classic, polished, and professional to maintain day look

-Umbrella quality is necessary, worth the investment and show personality

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!

Also, join our Linkedin community! You’ll enjoy some of the insights shared by community members and other career pros!

I will not publish a show on the week of July 4. Please enjoy the catalog available on iTunes and many other podcast directories.

Don’t forget the last show for the season is July 26, and the new one will begin on Sept. 6. I will be publishing new articles (up to 3x a week) on the blog. If you’re a career pro and love giving career advice, let me know. I would love to have more guest writers during my hiatus and beyond.

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 New (But not So New) Job Search

The New (But not So New) Job Search

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Both Hannah and I agree today’s job search is more than obsessively tweaking your resume. The new job search is about disruption and agility.  I have had Hannah Morgan on the show twice, but we talk periodically via email. She was my guest on episode 23 and episode 57.

During a recent email conversation she asked me to be on her Blab show. I gladly accepted her invite to talk about what’s new in job search.

Let me know if you are using some of the new platforms such as Blab, Periscope, or Snapchat. You can let me know in one of three ways:

  1. Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your thoughts 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]

The New (But not So New) Job Search

Hannah Morgan is the Career Sherpa, a weekly contributor to U.S. News and World Report, and author of two books. Her very popular blog  is mentioned among every top career site list, not to mention one of my favorite career blogs. To me, she is the voice of reason and balance when it comes to sage and useful strategies for those following her advice. I was quite honored to be asked to be on her show, and quite honestly, one of my career highlights since I started in 2008.

    Here is some of what Hannah and I discussed:
  • Resumes are not everything, in fact, they’re more the  rudder of a boat or ship
  • Skills gap needs to be closed by more conversations and networking
  • Mobile recruitment and being found through mobile platforms will differentiate you
  • Social networking is more than just updates—websites, LinkedIn blogging
  • Being disruptive and not just using traditional methods
  • Relying on job boards, and even email resumes are noisy and expected
  • Blab, Periscope, and Snapchat are where people’s personalities are, recruiters are looking
  • Interact with employers and recruiters. Create a show on new platforms and interview them about what they want

 

Need help with your career goals, directions, or efforts? Do you need coaching or instruction? I am here for it!

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.

I will not publish a show on the week of July 4. Please enjoy the catalog available in iTunes and many other podcast directories.

Don’t forget the last show for the season is July 26, and the new one will begin on Sept. 6. I will be publishing new articles (up to 3x a week) on the blog. If you’re a career pro and love giving career advice, let me know. I would love to have more guest writers during my hiatus and beyond.

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.