The Voice of Job Seekers

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...

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 discu...

I get this question quite often: How do I, as an immigrant, find a Canadian Job? John Ribero and Connel Valentine lead CanadianJobSearchAcademy.com and host the Zero2Hire podcast. They help newcomers to Canada start the perfect life with online on-demand videos that shows you how to convert job applications to job offers. They act as advocates, but, by no means are immigration experts. They want t...

The little things could turn your interviewing skills around, no matter your professional level, including the C-Suite. Lisa Rangel is back on the show to discuss how to take your interviewing skills to the next level even if you're interviewing remotely. 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 commen...

Phillis Rambsy of Rambsy Law ( https://rambsylaw.com ) comes on the show to discuss how the law may factor in remote work and COVID-19. 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 sc...

In this week's episode, I offer two perspectives about personal branding that are relevant to job seekers and today's job search. Paris Cutler has helped hundreds of people reshape their career narratives to accentuate their strengths. My good friend, Marc Miller, offers video branding advice specifically for 50+ older workers, but I think applies to many others. You are more than welcome to join...

Networking is the center of every modern job search strategy. Kenneth Johnson has been teaching this for years in his 20+ years as a recruiter, and founder of East Coast Executives , a diversity recruiting firm. We enjoyed sharing networking strategies and reminding listeners of the benefits of connecting with people.  He has mastered growing his connections to relationships—an example we all can...

Your core values, like most, eventually means everything in your desired career choice. You'll hear Nii-Ato Enchill-Bentsi, and I discuss in depth what you'll need to know about using your values to guide your job search. And you'll also hear an excerpt from my LinkedIn Live stream show with Jack Kelly about why you should ignore unemployment data. I wrote up the show notes and embedded the live s...

Today's show will be a potpourri of job search advice coming from several different voices in the career space. People are not just struggling with getting advice. They comprise of audiences with various needs. I am hoping this will serve various types of people, stimulate some creative views and thinking, and of course, find more opportunities. You are more than welcome to join the discussion. He...

It is well documented Black names and culture are differentiating factors before the initial resume vetting process companies conduct is completed. More companies and organizations are focusing on diversifying their workforce. In today's conversation with Jennifer Tardy, we are dissecting what black professionals may have experienced in their job search and how they could best navigate it.  You ar...

Welcome back to The Voice of Job Seekers podcast! This is year (or season) number 8! I've done 219 episodes of this show and will continue to present the most relevant and modern job search tips for you.   Much has happened over the summer. And I have been doubling down on providing help to job seekers everywhere to turn around their results, answer questions, motivate others. This year's "Job Lab...

The last episode of the 2019-20 season offers guest Cynthia Pong, J.D ., an opportunity to give women of color tips to negotiate salary more effectively. Payscale's survey from 2016 shows salary for women of color are 54-90 cents per dollar of what a man earns.   More about Cynthia: Cynthia is a Career Strategist for Women of Color. She also facilitates and presents on salary negotiation as well a...

I rarely talk about finding any kind of job fast, but I'm making an exception for this episode. Some people are in an abrupt unemployment situation. Many will need to find a new career because it's their industry is facing a significant downturn. I invited fellow Payscale contributor and career coach Octavia Goredema to lend her thoughts in finding a job faster.   More about Octavia:   She is the...

If you need a one-stop short on the latest about unemployment benefits you can listen to multiple times, this is the show. My friend and return guest, employment law attorney Tom Spiggle, offers the basics of the expanded unemployment provisions (although most people will need to consult their state unemployment laws).   More about Tom:   Tom Spiggle is a former prosecutor and former Assistant U.S...

Job boards are not evil. They are not the only way to find jobs. In fact, if you use the strategies mentioned in this show, you'll experience its effectiveness without waiting for a job board application result. Austin Belcak, founder of CultivatedCulture.com gave me the rundown of how he applied, tweaked, and perfected strategies that landed him around 50 interviews. More about Austin: Austin is...

It's time for a discuss the state of job search so far in 2020. Things are changing fast if you haven't started. This week's episode is a takeover. Hannah Morgan is the guest host, and I'm the guest. Confused? Don't be - she's interviewing me on my show.   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  TheVoi...

Welcome to our annual résumé trends show. It is the only show this year we focus solely on writing and preparing a résumé for your job search. This year, I chose Ashley Watkins to give the 411 on the latest trends in résumé writing.  Let me introduce Ashley: She is a nationally certified résumé writer, job search and interview coach, and former recruiter. She is the founder of her company. Write S...

Welcome to part 2 of "Modern Job Search Trends of 2020." If you missed, part 1, I encourage you to listen to the first show in this series.  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 care...

I love doing job search trends because the changes are constant in this industry. This gives 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 helping many job seeker...

My first guest is Austin Belcak , whose daily tips on Linkedin helps many job seekers to find and network with hiring managers to get the right position. He shares with us a 90-second networking tip.   Kevin Davenport , the author of " The Ideal Candidate ," is my  second guest on this week's episode. I got a chance to meet him on a radio show here in Chicago and kept in touch. Through his busines...

I wanted to share my guest spot on Virginia Franco's podcast, Resume Storyteller from last Spring. We discuss several career advice, strategies, and job search tactics.  Let me know what you think about this episode in one of three ways: 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 ri...

On this week's show, I am discussion compensation negotiation with Stacey Hawley, a compensation and benefits negotiation expert. I wanted Stacey to share some of her advice she writes for job-hunt.org  (a fellow contributor), and her clients at her Rise To The Top blog .    Let me know what you think about this episode in one of three ways: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your...

Changing careers or jobs is the norm as it has been for some years now. One survey from Robert Half International shows 66% of professionals see changing jobs every few years as positive. Virginia Franco, the founder of  Virginia Franco Resumes , wrote an interesting article  about career change  I wanted to feature.    Let me know what you think about this episode in one of three ways: Call and l...

Being headhunted is a good thing these days as Christopher Taylor shares the difference between being recruited and headhunted. Chris is a former headhunter and now a job search strategist.    Let me know what you think in one of three ways: 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...

Welcome back to the seventh year and season of my show! So many of you have listened since 2013! Thanks so much.  Marc Miller is back on the show again to talk about his new book, Repurpose Your Career: For the 2nd Half of Life, 3rd edition . He shares stories from his clients and helping them to align their interests and careers. This is the third edition of his book. His media features include C...