The Voice of Job Seekers

I met with two of my favorites, Keirsten Greggs and Jack Kelly, to discuss job search stuff before the holidays.  Here are a few of the highlights: Pausing a job search before the holidays is wasting a potential opportunity. There are networking and informational interview opportunities; Many people shut things down because of the holiday. It also keeps your mind sharp.  Two years of being in a we...

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy this new episode with my career writing colleagues Jack Kelly, Robin Ryan, and Hannah Morgan. We discuss the job search trends to affect the 2024 job search.  Jack Kelly is a compliance search recruiter, the founder of WeCruitr.io, and a Senior Career Contributor at Forbes.  Robin Ryan is the founder of RobinRyan.com and a Forbes contributor.  Hannah Morg...

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 Kevin D. Turner documents all changes Li...

In this episode, Keirsten Greggs, Jack Kelly, and I discuss the hiring challenges and what job seekers and hiring teams do to hurt the process.  Kristen’s LinkedIn profile Jack’s LinkedIn profile Omissions, lies, and deception during the hiring process. It’s a tight job market, and there’s lots of angst on both sides of the hiring table.  “…recruiters who a...

This week, my friend and sometimes del facto co-host, Jack Kelly, interviews me on his WeCruitr podcast.  In this excerpt, we discuss: Survey of hiring managers lying to job candidates about the hiring process. The pressure to perform from candidates to embellish (lie) during interviews. The battle of the salary range conversation. What’s said during interviews is not put in writing (of...

Kenneth Lang, an avid LinkedIn user, and job search expert, invited me to discuss job search on his LinkedIn Live show. I brought our discussion to be replayed on the podcast this week.  Kenneth is the founder of KML Consultants , a job search strategist, and a fellow introvert.  Highlights: Importance of a clear LinkedIn profile (get out of the rut). Why would someone need two profiles? Continuit...

Don’t Take That Job ‘Til You Read This Book will help you control your career in a way most job seekers don’t. Leigh Branham and Mark Hirschfield authored this book (and included contributions from me and others) to help you navigate the post-pandemic changes in the world of work.  Leigh Branham is the founder of Keeping of the People, Inc. He has authored several books and...

In this episode, my panel and I discuss current job search trends with practical advice to help job seekers navigate today’s job market.  Virginia Franco founded Virginia Franco Resumes and is a five-time award-winning executive resume writer.  She is also a past president of the National Association of Resume Writers. G ina Riley is a Career Coach, creator of Career Velocity , and foun...

Resenteeism. What’s the problem? According to a recent Fast Company article , “Resenteeism is defined as when a worker stays in an unsatisfying job due to a perceived lack of options, even as resentment toward their employer grows. Linked to this is “loud quitting.” Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report found that roughly one in five workers are “loud quitting” at their jo...

Thanks for listening to my podcast. I share a personal reason for a four-week break between episodes in this episode.  I share a small excerpt from my appearance on the blkbox App podcast with Kenneth Johnson. Here are some of the points I made: The future of work and what it will look like shortly. What does it mean to be a business of one? Is LinkedIn a brag book? The importance of being ma...

Thank you for joining me for the 10th year of “The Voice of Job Seekers!”  Not ten seasons. Ten long years.  I started this podcast on Sept. 13, 2013. I have published over 20 shows a year and hosted nearly 200 guests.  I’m kicking off this year with a great panel. Jack Kelly and Kenneth Lang are long-time experienced career professionals and experts. They understand th...

The Worst Thing That Can Happen to Your Job Search? by Mark Anthony Dyson I watched the Buccaneers go 0-14 in a season when I lived in Tampa. It was brutal, but by no means was it as brutal as being rejected for a position after several rounds of interviews. Sure, some of us can disengage our personal feelings from the process. Some of us  handle rejection pretty well . But many of us don’t. After...

I invite you to join our live stream event as Judith Humphrey and me as we discuss her new book, “ The Job Seeker’s Script: Tell Your Story and Land Your Dream Position .” Her book is a Fast Company publication to be released this week. In 2021, I discovered Judith through Twitter ( @Judith_Humphrey ) and found her book, “ Impromptu ,” and her Fast Company column. I r...

How To Detect Job Scams And Ways To Avoid Them by Mark Anthony Dyson Job scams are nothing new, but scammers are craftier in using technology and finding new ways to lure victims. My good friend Jack Kelly and I will lay out the basics of what they are, how to identify a scam or scammer, and what you can do. While there is much more than what we cover in these few minutes, I understand there&#8217...

Recently, the resume-writing service  TopResume   revealed what turns employers on — and off — about job candidates. In a nutshell, when presented with a list of 21 traits and asked which personality traits impress hiring managers the most, the following five characteristics were considered the most attractive: (1) Adaptability, (2) Reliability, (3) Authenticity, (4) Confidence, and (5) Honesty. D...

What Does It Mean When More Recruiters Are Now Job Seekers? by Mark Anthony Dyson I welcome back Keirsten Greggs, the Trap Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader. We discuss her experiences as a job seeker who lost their recruiting job. Highlights: Through her layoff experiences, she became more empathetic toward job seekers. We discuss “macroagressions” and how they affect job seeker...

How to Job Search in Today’s Volatile Job Market by Mark Anthony Dyson Join Jack Kelly and me in discussing how job seekers can navigate this unpredictable job market. Highlights: Wall Street Journal article showing companies are posting fulfilled jobs. AI and layoffs. The use of ChatGPT for job seekers. Jack’s latest article on Forbes is about a recent Tik Tok trend. Here are three ways you...

What Happens if Non-Compete Agreements Are Actually Banned by Mark Anthony Dyson Join in this conversation with Tom Spiggle of Spiggle Law firm and me discussing the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) review of Non-Compete Agreements. While many feel this will be regulated, it is still a process. Tom unfolds some of the common questions for this podcast. He answers the following questions: What is the...

What Happens When AI Revolutionize The Way Recruiters Recruit? by Mark Anthony Dyson My guest today is Destiny Lalane, recruiter and founder of Recruiting School. She’s been experimenting with ChatGPT and Open AI as recruiting tools. She’s been posting her findings on LinkedIn to help job seekers and recruiters discover AI tools and their usefulness. Highlights: AI tools can help recru...

Podcast Template by Mark Anthony DysonToday, I’m presenting an excerpt from Annette Richmond’s Smarter Career and Business Moves podcast and LinkedIn Live I did two weeks ago. We discussed “The Great Rebalance” and what it means for job seekers. Highlights: “Quiet quitting” Employment Bias Putting on your LinkedIn profile “consultant.” “Quiet f...

Beverly Jones, host of the WOUB and NPR podcast “Jazzed About Work,” asked to come back on the show to discuss the world of work trends and my content contributions toward educating job seekers. This episode is a clip of the show. You can hear our entire conversation on NPR’s site . Enjoy the conversation from when she was a guest on my show . Check out Beverly’s book , too...

What’s the One Thing Job Seekers Could Do to Stand Out with Orlando Haynes, Jack Kelly, and Tristan Layfield by Mark Anthony Dyson Today’s show features a couple of helpful conversations: I discussed with Tristian Layfield how job seekers could gain traction after getting laid off. Tristian is the host of The ClariTEA podcast . I interviewed Tristan last year on the podcast. I asked tw...

What News is Shaping Job Search in 2023 With Jack Kelly by Mark Anthony Dyson Does news shape your job search? It’s possible, but not to a large extent if you’re strategic. Jack Kelly joins me in how news impacts the 2023 job search and what it will mean for job seekers. Show overview: Inflation: How to stand out in a recessionary job market? Why quiet quitting and acting on your wage...

Happy New Year!! I hope all is well in your world. For the past few years, including this one, I have been presenting a show with a panel to discuss the new year’s trends with Hannah Morgan and Robin Ryan. Hannah Morgan is the founder of  CareerSherpa.net and loves helping people understand what actions they need to take to find a job faster. She is a speaker, trainer, and nationally recogni...