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How to Remain Cyber Safe During a Job Search

How to Remain Cyber Safe During a Job Search

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My guest, Dr. Nichelle Manuel, says “data is the new currency.” I believe she’s right and today’s show reflects the importance of a proactive role for your life and career.

Got comments about the show? Here’s to be a part of the discussion: 

– 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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

Here’s more information about Nichelle Manuel:

Nichelle received her doctorate of business and management information systems from Argosy University. She has been in the IT field for the last 20 years and current serves several educational roles including the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Here are some highlights from our discussion: 

  • The importance of cyber security is similar to eating healthy
  • Data is the new currency
  • Compromised private data could change your life, hackers can rearrange your data
  • It could take years to fix credit, Social Security reports when it’s been hacked
  • The use of duckduckgo.com, better in masking your search and protecting privacy
  • Job seekers are often the most vulnerable to scams – need to be proactive
  • Turning off bluetooth, use VPN – get the paid version
  • Nichelle recommends using IP Vanish for public Wifi or payments online at home
  • She says there is no such thing as anonymity
  • Consider using a password manager – at least with 24 characters for each password
  • Take extra precaution – 2 step authentication
If you haven’t signed up for my email list to get my free eGuide, 219 Easy Modern Job Search Tips for 2019, then you can get it immediately here! You can also get up-to-date job search tips through this newsletter!

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!

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Networking for Introverts: Making Career Connections Count

Networking for Introverts: Making Career Connections Count

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If you’re an introvert or not, networking can be a challenge. If you are finding it difficult to navigate on or offline, then this show is for you. Welcome to episode 200 of the podcast!

Got comments about the show? Here’s how you can be heard: 

– 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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Karen:

Karen is the former editorial director for Twitter and has also worked for Google and Wired.com. She is a co-founder of Newsgeist, an annual unconference fostering new approaches to news.

Here are some highlights from the show: 

  • Do the number of connections matter for networking?
  • Quality networking connections matter more than quantity
  • Connecting with people who you define as quality
  • It’s good to know why you’re connecting with someone
  • Social networking rewards large numbers, but you’ll need to enhance your networking experience
  • We discussed how to make the most of new connections on Linkedin
  • Reading the summary of a person’s profile provide hints if this person offers a quality connection opportunity
  • Is there value in the headline (how you describe yourself)?
  • Weak ties (3rd or 4th connections) are often discarded, but potentially valuable
If you haven’t signed up for my email list to get my free eGuide, 219 Easy Modern Job Search Tips for 2019, then you can get it immediately here! You can also get up-to-date job search tips through this newsletter! I also include a survey in the newsletter to get your thoughts on future shows and ideas for articles to come.

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!

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Human Resources Trends Job Seekers Should Know for 2019

Human Resources Trends Job Seekers Should Know for 2019

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It’s good to know what Human Resources is thinking during the interview process. That’s why I brought HR Executive and expert Sarah Morgan to the show. She is also the founder of the fantastic blog, The Buzz on HR!

Got comments about the show? Here’s how: 

– 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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

Here’s more about Sarah Morgan: 

Sarah is an HR executive with a small company in North Carolina. She oversees the full team functions of the Human Resources department for her company. She manages the hiring process including recruiters and people who do the hiring.
Sarah has been featured in Black Enterprise, Computerworld, and Fortune. Her blog is one of the Human Resources most respected blogs.

Here are some highlights from our conversation:

  • Sarah said, “…it is appropriate to do a little loving social media stalking and build a natural rapport.”
  • Relationship building is the name of the game now. How we look for jobs needs to evolve and relationships built (before you need it) is the way to go
  • Asking for the hook-up lacks authenticity if that is the way you start a relationship
  • Sarah offers some examples of how people have connected with her and her company
  • We discuss how to break into the Human Resources profession
  • Aspiring HR professionals need to get experience and be creative in “creating space.”
  • “Persistence is necessary. Recruiters and hiring managers tend to be juggling lots of requisitions…Likely their time is spread out.”
  • Follow-up is a must. Ask for a timeline to when you should call back for updates.
  • Thank you notes are essential – all panel interview participants should get a note
If you haven’t signed up for my email list to get my free eGuide, 219 Easy Modern Job Search Tips for 2019, then you can get it immediately here! You can also get up-to-date job search tips through this newsletter!

About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers," career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of this award-winning blog. I help the employed, unemployed, underemployed, and under-appreciated find jobs using job search strategies to navigate the new job market. I aim to give a safe place online to those with different needs, cultures, and ethnicities to find their voice in the job market. Thousands have read my career advice throughout the web as I write about everything from job search strategies to the mobile job search. I have published more than 400 articles on this blog and some of the largest career sites such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, and Come Recommended. I've been quoted in major online publications such as Monster, TIME/Money, Fortune, Business Insider and MSN. FlexJobs, JobMonkey, Aerotek, Career Pivot, and CareerSherpa listed my podcast as one of the top podcasts to help your job search. Love for you to sign up for the weekly newsletter. I share the latest articles I've written, new podcast episodes, and answer any questions you may have. The new job search is scary and if you need help, I am here for it!

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