The Voice of Job Seekers

I know it's been a while, but I'm back, ready to serve up advice, instruction, food for thought, and all else in between.  This week, my friend Kevin D. Turner is my guest. He was actually on my LinkedIn live back in December, but I thought his advice was relevant for all job seekers.  Here's what you should know about Kevin: Fortune 50 Sales & Marketing Management to Venture Capital (VP), to Publ...

This week, my guest is Lorraine K. Lee, the former editor of LinkedIn News and Prezi. She is now a Trainer, Professor, Speaker, and author of "Unforgettable Presence."    Highlights: Lorraine emphasizes the importance of having both confidence and presence during job interviews. She explains that presence doesn't only relate to executive levels but is crucial for everyone in their career.    Prese...

  I was invited to participate in a job search panel at St. Xavier University along with James Miller (who coordinated the event), Lauren Milligan, Nathan Peck, and Dr. Vincent Alexander Davis. Approximately 30-40 students attended and asked questions in areas such as resumes, career changes, job scams, networking, and more. A few of the highlights include: This lecture, sponsored by Enterprise, e...

I reflect on my extensive experience since 2011, emphasizing the importance of engaging with industry organizations, building social proof through online work, and being generous without expecting immediate returns. Job seekers should focus on value exchange and thoughtful giving to build meaningful connections. Preparation and strategic planning are crucial steps in the job search process. Partic...

I reflect on my extensive experience since 2011, emphasizing the importance of engaging with industry organizations, building social proof through online work, and being generous without expecting immediate returns. Job seekers should focus on value exchange and thoughtful giving to build meaningful connections. Preparation and strategic planning are crucial steps in the job search process. Partic...

I reflect on my extensive experience since 2011, emphasizing the importance of engaging with industry organizations, building social proof through online work, and being generous without expecting immediate returns. Job seekers should focus on value exchange and thoughtful giving to build meaningful connections. Preparation and strategic planning are crucial steps in the job search process. Partic...

Now is the perfect time to plan a long-game solution to enhance your chances of being found by recruiters, hiring managers, and employers in the future. AI is the new SEO, as in Search-Everywhere-Optimization, and Google is the orphaned child of "Search Engine Optimization."  ` I've been doing this podcast for nearly 12 years, and my blog has been around since July 2011. If you haven't yet, I enco...

Welcome back to The Voice of Job Seekers podcast. I took an unannounced break from this podcast to concentrate on content for "The Job Scam Report" podcast. Some of you subscribe to the newsletter and podcast. Many good things have been happening there, so it has been quite busy. In March of 2024, I was invited to join a panel (actually two) at St. Xavier's University in Chicago. The panel consist...

This episode explores the complexities of HR background checks with Ghislaine Knauff, who has worked in HR operations for a Fortune 100 company for the past 15 years. This discussion rarely takes place on podcasts and would help many job seekers understand background checks have many snares and nuances.    I learned a lot, not realizing how much could happen along the way. As you'll see in the epi...

I conducted another interview with Erica Madison of One Life Tools and EMCC at the National Career Development Association in San Diego. Erica is a career coach and workshop facilitator at her company, Erica Mattison Coaching & Consulting LLC. She just published a book, ": " Clarifying What Matters: Creating Direction for Your Career ."   Highlights: Erica discusses her journey into career coachin...

This week's episode features a panel discussion with Porschia Parker-Griffin , Mher Mardoyan , and Kevin D Turner . We discuss the job market turbulence and its nuances, along with strategies for dealing with it.  Mher is a Career Coach, LinkedIn Profile Strategist, and Job Search Coach. He hosts the YouTube show " Get Hired Show ." Porschia is an Organizational Consultant and Business Coach who h...

Dr. Dan Greenwood founded Best Fit Career Finder, an AI tool to help students explore compatible career options. Dan is a Career and Educational Consultant. Greenwood Associates West Inc., Best Fit Career Finder , and Pacific Rim Education and Consulting Inc are his companies. Highlights: Dan explains how their AI tool, powered by ChatGPT, assists students in understanding their strengths, values,...

I was a guest on the podcast " Young Professionals Career Catalyst ," Shelley Mailey of Dreamcatcher Career Coaching interviewed me. Be sure you subscribe to Shelley's podcast. Job scams affect younger and older generations differently Shelley and I discuss the severity of job scams, noting a Better Business Bureau statistic of $2 billion in annual losses. Younger and older generations are affecte...

    In this episode, I delve into the profound insights of Jim Peacock , a seasoned career coach. We explore Jim's transformative journey from a school counselor to a pivotal figure in career coaching training. His work's impact on a broader audience and the delicate balance between career coaching and mental health counseling are also discussed, offering a wealth of knowledge to our listeners.  ...

Brad Minton and I recorded this conversation at the National Career Development Association (NCDA) conference.   Highlights:  The conversation focuses on job search trends, particularly challenges faced by Gen Z and recent college graduates. Brad shares insights about the importance of starting career development early, the role of networking, and embedding internships into college curriculums. We...

Thriving In Chaos: How To Be Super Successful, Wealthy And Happy In A F*cked-Up World is Jack Kelly's latest book about current job market dynamics, job search strategies, and dealing with economic uncertainty. Jack shares his insights on the fluctuating job market, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and adaptability.  We discuss Jack's background as a Forbes writer and how he observes ec...

Bob McIntosh from the Mass Herald Lowell Career Center hosts me to talk about resilience in the job search. Bob recalls our long-time relationship and different collaborations on podcasts and articles. Bob works with the career center and has written for other career platforms, such as JobScan and The Balance Money. Follow Bob on LinkedIn for his eloquent career postings. Conversation highlights:...

Empowering Senior Job Seekers: Insights with Dion Smith of Easterseals In this episode of 'The Voice of Job Seekers,' host Mark interviews Dion Smith, Manager of Programs and Compliance at Easterseals. They discuss the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) aimed at helping job seekers aged 55 and older transition from volunteerism to employment. Funded by the Department of Labor, thi...

This week, James T. Miller, Associate Director of Career Services at St. Xavier University, live from the San Diego National Career Development Association conference. He's my guest this week and will pop up several times on the show in the upcoming months. James shares his experiences working with Gen Z students, emphasizing their potential, resiliency, and the value of learning from failure. He...

Tom Spiggle of Spiggle Law Firm is back on the show to talk about his latest book, " Fired? Afraid You Might Be? " More about Tom:   Tom Spiggle is a former prosecutor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney. His website also has a very informative blog regarding these topics at SpiggleLaw.com. He is regularly quoted in the media often in publications such as The Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, and Huffi...

This episode features my long-time friend Lisa Rangel of Chameleon Resumes. She offers advice on what Executive Recruiters don't do.  Lisa brings a unique perspective to our discussion, drawing from her extensive experience as an Executive Search Recruiter. Her current collaborations with recruiters, her role as a LinkedIn Moderator expert, and her ownership of an Executive resume-writing firm sta...

Job scams are a pandemic. If a scammer hasn't tried to lure you into a fake job, your neighbor or coworker has been exposed to one. I created " The Job Scam Report " on Substack. Subscribe and get the latest in job scam avoidance and preventative tools, tips, and advice.  I was recently on the NPR podcast  Jazzed About Work  with host, author, and friend  Beverly Jones  to discuss job search trend...

On this week's show, my friend and colleague John Tarnoff joins me to discuss his framework for older workers to use to land their next opportunity. John has helped hundreds of older workers over the years. He has great insight into what works for those transitioning to work and entrepreneurship.  More about John:  John has been the founder of the Mid-Career Lab for nearly 12 years. He helps execu...

Jack Kelly and I discuss company loyalty, AI, concerns for this year's college graduates, and job scams in this week's episode. Here are a few of the highlights: Jack says, "It's so hard to find a new job, and people are worried, and they're staying put because they're scared." Workers are being laid off without empathy or accountability by decision-makers. Bank CEOs can lose millions, lay off wor...

 I explain the significance of the following events in the past two weeks should inform us of what is to come in #jobscams , job fishing, and recruiter scams. The FTC categorizes them as imposter scams (FTC, 2/9/24). "ResumeLooters" refers to scammers accessing and stealing private information from job portals in Asia. In the U.S., we need to start taking precautions to protect our information on...