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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Resume Trends of 2021 with Ashley Watkins

Resume Trends of 2021 with Ashley Watkins

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The most downloaded show last year was my conversation with Ashley Watkins. I hope you don’t mind me bringing her back. It’s evident from our conversation (plus I see her LinkedIn content regularly) she knows what is trending upward, and understands what employers want in this remote work environment.

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]

More about Ashley:

She is a nationally certified résumé writer, job search and interview coach, and former recruiter. She is the founder of her company Write Step Resumes. Her services help clients craft high-quality career documents (résumé and cover letter) and LinkedIn profiles to highlight their unique value offerings and communicate the distinct benefit to the target employer during interviews.

Ashley is a 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice and has been quoted in many publications including The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

 

Some of the highlights of our discussion:

  • More people want their résumé to have a modern format
  • Video résumés and coaching on video interview has been on the rise
  • ATS allows for live links now to go to work on the web
  • “Cut the fat, get to the point!”
  • Ashley walks us through the differences between career levels and what employers want to see on a résumé.
  • Knowing the market and understanding who you’re serving is essential.
  • Project management, leadership, collaboration, shift priorities, show proactive abilities are attractive to employers hiring for remote work.
  • Great stories told succinctly –continually document success.
  • No performance review? Then review yourself!
  • Learn to translate unique experiences into stories that resonate with employers.

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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It’s “What” Networking, Not “Why” Networking

It’s “What” Networking, Not “Why” Networking

This is another job search trend where I continue to dive into one trend and not just a listicle of trends. We’ll see how this goes, and I’ll try digging deeper than three lines and a period.

But this is short because we’ve written so much about it.

Networking is an essential tool in your job search toolbox. To forge new ground to build the career we desire will take learning, engaging, and giving people. What will this look like: Your network must become a more intuitive but powerful referral engine. It must be better than Google.

    1. You can manipulate Google results for the most part, including what others say about you. You can engage people. Thus your network will have first-hand knowledge about you.
    2. Align yourself with the right people who also reciprocate respect and validation of the value you offer.
    3. Nothing is more powerful than people who will speak positively about you without provocation from you.
    4. Great advice that originates from you will have life long after you leave a room. Consistent, helpful advice that resonates with many people when they apply your advice, and it works.
    5. Serving others without expecting reciprocation is often remember and often forgotten. Those who are grateful and remember are your people. Even when you do when no one is looking or able to give you credit is pretty audacious.
    6. Expressing your gratitude also conceives life even to those who don’t know how to reciprocate. It profoundly impacts the listener even if they are not the receiver.

There are enough articles on the web, including the ones I’ve written. You mustn’t forget you have your reasons to build relationships and not just call your connections a network.

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 Trends of 2021

Job Search Trends of 2021

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Welcome to The Voice of Job Seekers podcast. This is the ninth year of this show as we’ve reached more than 40 countries over the years. The advice here is universally useful, and we hope you can take away strategies you can use in your job search. I’m happy to have Hannah Morgan and Jack Kelly in this discussion of job search trends you can use in 2021.

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 are short bios of both guests:

Hannah Morgan is the Career Sherpa, a weekly contributor to U.S. News and World Report, and author of three books. She is a nationally recognized career expert who has been featured in many news outlets.

Jack Kelly is the founder and CEO of WeCruitr.io and an entrepreneur who runs several other companies. He uses his 25+ years of recruiting experience to help as many as possible with their job search. He is also a Senior Contributor in careers at Forbes.com.

Highlights of our discussion:

  • Remote work will have a hybrid of employees’ work-from-home and to come into the office.
  • For employers and recruiters will have a broader pool of talent because of remote work.
  • Rarely will there will be a local or regional job search for many industries. International students graduating from American schools can go back to their country and still find U.S. opportunities (with correct documentation).
  • Salary will differentiate to their local areas.
  • The job seekers who will win in 2021 are the ones who do the research and target companies.
  • Learning what’s comfortable and uncomfortable and to adapt what’s best.
  • Can you ask for a raise in 2021? What are some things you should consider?
  • Stepping up and getting and notice is positioning yourself. Is it appropriate since we’re in a pandemic?
  • What will be effective job search strategies for college students in 2021?

I look forward to bringing you another Resume Trends series with Ashley Watkins in two weeks.

 

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.