The Voice of Job Seekers

If we are looking to advance our careers, reinvention is a must. It's not what you think it is if you're thinking makeover (although sometimes it is). Your reinvention efforts must fit and deliver what the employer's need. I talk about it in more detail with Anthony Quinones.    What does reinvention mean for your career?    Here are three ways you can let us know: Call and leave a voicemail at 70...

I decided to create an extensive resume advice show that offered many practical and actionable tactics and strategies. I invited Jessica Dillard back to the show to discuss personal branding aspects of resume writing and resume writing trends for 2018. I will love it if you offer your struggles or tips for resume writing. Here are three ways you can let us know: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-3...

Tis the season for layoffs. Well, the talk or the occurrences lately include  AFLAC ,  Allscripts ,  Allstate ,  AIG ,  Anadarko ,  Arris , and   AT&T . Not to mention every company that hired seasonal workers recently. This is why I am welcoming back to the show Tom Spiggle of Spiggle Law.      I want to hear from you of how this layoff episode resonates with you. Here are places you can add to t...

Thanks for joining us for the last show of the season. The next show will be on January 19, 2018. I want you to stick around for this show. Janine Truitt and Chris Fields are back to discuss Janine's recent article, " I Used To Love D&I: Why I've Fallen Out of Love With Diversity and Inclusion ." I wanted to Janine to share her perspective as she has worked with several companies to help roll out...

You've heard me say before small organizations should be on your list of target companies to research and get hired by. One of the premiere nonprofit job boards to use is idealist.org and get job advice from idealistcareers.org.  Join in on the conversation 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...

Thanks so much for your interest in this particular episode. Since bias has many different faces, sizes, complexities, and issues, it's hard to talk about them in one episode. Sheila Caldwell, Ed. D. is the Advisor to the President on Diversity at the University of North Georgia. She is the eyes and ears for the University on all things for diversity and inclusion and reports directly to the Presi...

Parental Leave and its nuances may change and possibly alter your career in some way. Who knows, maybe parental leave benefits will wane? We can't say until we know for sure the stance our government will take. My return guest, Scott Behson parses some of what we know to date, and how parental leave is a viable option for America. Will it affect your career aspirations, plans, and goals? Probably....

Still conflicted with building your brand online. Have you tried defensive googling, yet? Concerned the data or the lack of data about you on Google it's vital to your job search? Did you know the 40-hour work week is obsolete? We address all three of these questions in today's episode.   We have two segments today I hope will improve your career. You'll learn more about finding yourself and stren...

Employers want employees and new hires to good writing skills. If you find writing a challenge, this is a good show for you. Susan Rooks, the Grammar Goddess is back to revisit the value of good business writing. I also mention it's National Punctuation Day and what better way and reason to celebrate it. How important is good writing to you? Let's discuss! You can do this in three ways: Call and l...

My guest is Thea Kelley who wrote the book,  Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview ,  called "Excellent" in a  Forbes  article. I love we discuss the importance of preparation, realness, and relaxed for an interview. How do you prepare for interviews? What is your mindset? I would love to hear your thoughts in one of three ways: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-982...

Welcome back to the last show of the Summer season, and boy is this an informative one! Listen to this great show with Mac Pritchard, founder of Mac's List  (Careers)  and President of Prichard Communications (Public Relations firm). Mac recently published a new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere: The Complete Mac's List Guide to Finding Work You Can Love . In our conversation, we discuss the bene...

Today, I am sharing with my conversation with Kristen Pressner. This show is a slight departure from straight job search advice or should any of this show have practicals to apply to your job search. You'll glean a few things, but this is to self-examine and become more self-aware of your own biases. I hope you'll consider looking at yourself, remember we're not navigating hiring barriers. My gues...

This week's episode is a republishing of an interview done by Marc Miller, host of the Repurposing Your Career podcast, and the mega huge CareerPivot.com. The basis of our interview was the article I wrote for Career Pivot, " 8 Ways Older Job Seekers Invite Age Unconscious Bias on Social Media ."  As always, you can share your thoughts about the show: – Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822,...

Glad to have my friend Ryan Rhoten back on the show to discuss his first book, CareerKred: 4 Simple Steps to Build Your Digital Brand & Boos Credibility In Your Career . We discuss in depth the importance of brand building in 2017 and how critical it is to establish credibility online. Do you think it's important to build credibility online? Let us know what you think: - Call and leave a voicemail...

Everyone usually has one goal attending a networking event or a job fair: To meet the right person to get the next step. To do that, you have to stand out among the dozens of attendees to the event. In this episode, I discuss with Jessica Dillard, the founder of Dillard and Associates an old school solution to a current problem. Yes, business cards are definitely a must if you wish to differentiat...

Welcome back to the podcast! I hope your last three weeks were as enjoyable as mine. I also continued volunteering for the "Aim to Work" Job Lab. For this show, I wanted to share a podcast interview as a guest on " Find Your Dream Job " podcast hosted by Mac Pritchard! It's one of the most popular podcasts I have been a guest on to date. I discuss the tremendous personal and professional value any...

 Let's face it, the lines between work and life continue to mesh. Many professionals trying to separate the two with 24-hour access to work product. According to Scott Behson, even executives are upfront about their need for work-life balance.  If you want to contribute to the discussion, there are three ways you can do so: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the s...

The Beyonce Syndrome. Our definition of the show is about the career woman who has it all and does it all. Many feel it's not enough to achieve the recognition for women to gain the same opportunities as men. Janine Truitt and Chris Fields are back on the show to discuss why it affects people of color much more. We would love your perspectives on this episode. Here is how you can be a part of this...

Job seekers should consider blogging as a way to increase your career success and choices. In the process, it will increase your career chances. I bought back my longtime friend Keith Townsend to talk about his journey. Do you think blogging will increase your career success: Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press...

Marc Miller is back on the show again to talk about his new book, "Repurposing Your Career: A Practical Guide For the 2nd Half of Life." He shares stories from his clients and helping them to align their interests and careers.   Have you decided to make a career pivot in your career? Are you in your 2nd half of life? Let's discuss!   Let me know what you in one of three ways: Call and leave a voic...

We are recording this episode on April 3, 2017. This is a day before the "Don't Call it a Pay Gap" Facebook Live hosted by PayScale. I wanted to support this event because it's discussion about the issues faced daily by women.  Cassidy Rush is a Campaign Marketing Manager for Payscale and my friend. We are reviewing the discussion at large tomorrow.  Is there a double standard for women in the wor...

Going into vacation mode, I wanted to offer some job search advice in what you can do in a pinch. Employers seem to ignore you lately. No call backs from employers, network contacts, or even seeing leads from anywhere. Your job search  is in "code blue." "Code blue" is a term used in hospitals when a patient is in distress. The heart has stopped. Resuscitation methods are in place. The team of res...

Lavie Margolin is back on the show to talk about his latest book Mastering the Job Interview. He is the author of several books about Negotiating Salary to Job Interviews.  What have your interviewing experiences been like recently? I would love to hear from you 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...

Graduates undervalue communication and critical thinking. Employers want more of it. My guest today, Jeff Kavanaugh, explains how graduates can prepare for the job market. How are you preparing for the job market? I would love to hear your thoughts 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 "S...

Finally, I read a career book with the mission to entertain while making serious points. Much of what NOT to do in your job search and workplace is in the boo, B.S. Incorporated. The authors, Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss mix parody and non-fiction to bring us chaos.  I would love to know some of your worse work experiences. Here are three ways to join in on the conversation: Call and leave a voi...