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Finding Jobs Using USAJobs.com with Robin Schlinger

Finding Jobs Using USAJobs.com with Robin Schlinger
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A military follower asked me about federal resumes. I wrote federal resumes for a big client, but not recently. I asked colleagues in a Facebook group I’m a part of, and Robin Schlinger emerged as someone whose reputation and work proceeded her. I’ve known about Robin’s work for years through other colleagues and resume writers in the space. She was so generous in offering a mini-workshop hybrid with a conversation to introduce USAJobs.com, the primary site to find federal jobs. I published the video version a couple of months ago on my YouTube page. Today’s episode is the audio version of Robin’s presentation.

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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

More about Robin:

Robin has been writing federal resumes for quite some time. She’s worked with various branches of the federal government providing tutorials, workshops, and coaching. Robin regularly speaks to job seekers and industry professionals on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Federal resumes, resume writing, LinkedIn profiles, and successful job search strategies.

Robin’s presentation is nearly 1 hour and 40 minutes in this episode. And it’s a fraction of the entire workshop she does for her corporate clients. We focus on applying through USAJobs.com, the main site to find published federal jobs. She also offers federal resume tips.

Presentation highlights:

  • Robin provides preliminary tips to do before starting the process.
  • It’s essential on USAJobs.com to create a USA jobs profile–anyone can create their own.
  • We discuss your security clearance status on your resume, and your application is vital.
  • If you are disabled, you want to listen to the job advice Robin offers at 22:40
  • “If you apply for a job that doesn’t match your experience and what you can do, you’re not going to get that job.”
  • It’s not a place to change careers. It’s a place to change job locations, doing what you’ve already done unless you’re disabled.

 

 

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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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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com

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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Modern Job Search Trends for 2020 Part 1

Modern Job Search Trends for 2020 Part 1
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I love doing annual job search trend shows because the changes are constant in this industry. Our conversation about job search trends offers people a chance to reset their mindset and take action at the beginning of the year. This year, I decided to go with a panel so everyone can hear how different views are often the same for a proactive job search.

My guests:

Sarah Johnston, founder of the Briefcase Coach, a company is helping many job seekers with their resume writing, LinkedIn strategy, job search strategy, and interview preparation. She recently was elected by LinkedIn editors as “LinkedIn Top Voice” for careers and job search.
Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill is the founder of AvenirCareers.com. Before going full-time as a business owner, he was Ivy Exec’s Senior Content Manager & Career Adviser. In addition to networking/job search strategy, LinkedIn and resume writing, he uses his Psychology and Mental Health education as part of a holistic approach to career coaching.
Hannah Morgan is a return guest (this is number five, I think). She is the founder of CareerSherpa.net and loves helping people understand what actions they need to take to find a job faster. Her popular site and her US News and World Report column is a large part of being a nationally recognized expert.

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 are highlights from our conversation

  • Outdated resume advice and how to strategically position your resume and yourself to reach the right people.
  • Career professionals – giving outdated resume advice – “Cut and Paste” keywords in resumes as white fonts.
  • Expecting results from non-targeted job searches and the importance of keyword accuracy and usage.
  • Mentioned Jobscan tool and its usefulness of matching keywords.
  • Sarah said none of her successful clients had a 100% keyword match.
  • Understanding the difference in writing a resume vs Linkedin profile creation.
  • All of us agree the Linkedin profile must showcase authenticity – Nii Ato says, “…it’s a chance to show who YOU are.”
  • We discuss common job search mistakes.
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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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