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Debunking Job Search Myths

Debunking Job Search Myths

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In this special edition, I am debunking job search myths. I am interviewed by Anthony Quinones of the podcast, “Your Point of Q.” He was kind by inviting me to talk about the myths of job search and how it’s holding job seekers back.

As always, you can tell me what you think in this episode in one of three ways:

  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]

Anthony is the Founder and Cheif Reinvention Officer at Q-Ball Media, home of the “Your Point of Q” podcast. You can go to his blog here to listen to the episode too!

He has published two books:

Repackaging Everything

The Brandpreneur Beginners Guide

I hope you enjoy this interview and check out Anthony’s podcast! This show is my last episode for this year. I will return with more shows starting January 10. Be sure you continue to follow this blog as I will still publish new articles here and keep you abreast of the happenings in the job search world.

 

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.

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6 Social Media Updates Undermining Your Personal Brand

6 Social Media Updates Undermining Your Personal Brand

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There are times when what you don’t say speaks volumes about your personal brand. These days you must be 100% aware of your reputation online. A large percentage of them are looking, evaluating, and deciding their next steps. My advice is to avoid disqualifying yourself over things you can control.

Social media is still a double-edged sword. If you’re found, then the content is expected, and if not found, then employers are on to the next candidate.

1. Outdated updates.

I see this daily on Facebook and Twitter. People want to break the news but don’t check the dates of the article. How disturbing is it when someone is posting an article about a celebrity’s death from three years ago? But let’s take this a little bit further. What impression is left when you post an update to a news article from three years ago? Or even a year ago? These same people who struggle with finding jobs and remaining employed seem to post the most out-of-date articles Bob Parsons, CEO of Go Daddy is right– especially in social media, yesterday’s news is irrelevant.

2. Inappropriate jokes

There are several I know employers hate to see. The one comment I heard recently (the employer will remain anonymous) is the ones promoting abuse and racial epitaphs. Politics and religion aren’t as bothersome, but those personally attacking any candidate is disturbing. It makes most people feel uncomfortable after the first, but then when someone sends a steady stream of them makes the user seem like an awful person–to hire!

3. Updates from parody websites without acknowledging they are a parody website

The problem isn’t the site, but it’s your citing them as a credible source is a problem. Then your comments following just confirms the insidiousness of the actual update. If you want your timeline to be reliable and impressive to employers, you’re shooting yourself in the foot and your pocket. Most of us assume you will post a verifiable source by checking other credible sources. These days a small blog can publish a credible article rarely seen, but it still needs verification from another source. Similarly, parody sites can post a reliable source, but parody is sprinkled throughout make the article insignificant.

For the complete article, go to CareerCloud.com!

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.