Mark Anthony Dyson

Don’t Take That Job ‘til You Read This Book is designed to help job seekers, career changers, and underemployed workers avoid career-damaging missteps. The authors, both experienced job search coaches and management consultants, provide the framework, guidance, and tools to help readers find their best-fit opportunities.

The global pandemic has left an indelible mark on us all. For many it offered a time for introspection, as millions decided that they wanted something different and more meaningful. But they weren’t sure what exactly. High numbers left their jobs in search of that elusive “something” only to find it didn’t work out.

If you are getting lots of job interviews but not landing job offers, then this episode is for you. At the end of 2021 I was invited by leading job search thinkers and practioners Mark Anthony Dyson and Damian Birkel to talk about all things interviewing, and that is what we did!

We talked about what to stop doing in 2022 and each of shared practical tips and strategies that you can start applying in your own career, starting today.

But, quitting isn’t always easy. If you’re on the fence on whether or not you should be looking for a new opportunity in 2022, here’s a list of 10 workplace red flags you should keep in mind before you make your next step.

Job seekers who want a career in the food manufacturing industry today have unique challenges. Companies are experiencing strikes with their workers and likely won’t hire because of their union agreements. Throughout the fall months, or what has become known as “#Striketober,” #Strikesgiving, and now #Strikemas,” unionized workers went on strike for what is at the heart of “The Great Resignation.” Workers want fair pay, a flexible work schedule, and safe working conditions, among other benefits.

Job-hopping is not a new phenomenon. People have done it for years, and the younger generations are more intentional with learning and developing advanced skill sets earlier. However, millennials and Generation Z workers should not be stigmatized as unstable.

As the old adage goes, when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. But apparently, the mortgage lender, Better, never got the memo.

After suffering well-deserved backlash from the impromptu firing of 900 employees, all at once over a Zoom call, the company’s CEO, Vishal Garg, doubled down on his behavior by then bashing the fired employees on online message boards.

This public relations crisis has only just begun, and I predict the fallout will last for years to come. The… Show more

As the old adage goes, when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. But apparently, the mortgage lender, Better, never got the memo.

After suffering well-deserved backlash from the impromptu firing of 900 employees, all at once over a Zoom call, the company’s CEO, Vishal Garg, doubled down on his behavior by then bashing the fired employees on online message boards.

This public relations crisis has only just begun, and I predict the fallout will last for years to come. The story has been widely covered in business, tech, and real estate outlets in droves. Show less

Elizabeth called yesterday inquiring about career counseling services saying, “I read about all these job opportunities available now, but my job search is going nowhere. It’s been over ten years since I looked for a new job. I must be doing something wrong, but I don’t know what.” After a few minutes of talking with her, it was clear that she needed a minicourse in job search best practices. Here are some key tactics to help you succeed.

Career development is the ongoing process of choosing, improving, developing, and advancing your career. This involves learning, making decisions, collaboration with others and knowing yourself well enough to be able to continually assess your strengths and weaknesses. This can be challenging enough when you work in an office, but what if you work remotely? How does remote work affect your career development? How do you nurture and advance your career when you are working from home and away… Show more

Career development is the ongoing process of choosing, improving, developing, and advancing your career. This involves learning, making decisions, collaboration with others and knowing yourself well enough to be able to continually assess your strengths and weaknesses. This can be challenging enough when you work in an office, but what if you work remotely? How does remote work affect your career development? How do you nurture and advance your career when you are working from home and away from other colleagues? How can you help your employees do this? To address these questions, we started an interview series called “How To Advance and Enhance Your Career When You Are Working Remotely”. As a part of this interview series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Anthony Dyson.
“The Voice of Job Seekers” is the platform of compassionate career and job search expert Mark Anthony Dyson. He’s a prolific writer, thinker, speaker, award-winning blog, and podcast, a rich source of information for anyone exploring the job market. He has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Fast Company, NPR, and Linkedin News LIVE. Show less

It is important to have LinkedIn profile when you are job searching because it is the first place recruiter will go to check the candidate 90% of recruiters using the platform to source professionals.

In my conversation with Mark, he told me the following 4 tips that will help jobseeker with their LinkedIn profile to stand out in 2021

America is currently in the midst of The Great Resignation — but what’s the root cause? To get some insights into our nation’s career crisis, ResumeLab surveyed 1,000 American workers about what’s been leading to job dissatisfaction and causing many to consider leaving their current roles.

The global pandemic and the actions taken in response to the crisis have upended the U.S. economy and jobs market, with the national unemployment rate sitting at 6.1% as of May 2021.

Too often, people struggle to get a new job because they lack job search knowledge.


Summary Sunday: Improve Your Job Search Knowledge 1 -
You may have never had to look for a job before or that the last time you looked for it was a long time ago (more than 5 years). Or you may not be getting the results you want.

Both managing your career and searching for a job require you to update your skills and keep up with trends. You don’t want to be overlooked for a promotion or… Show more

Too often, people struggle to get a new job because they lack job search knowledge.


Summary Sunday: Improve Your Job Search Knowledge 1 -
You may have never had to look for a job before or that the last time you looked for it was a long time ago (more than 5 years). Or you may not be getting the results you want.

Both managing your career and searching for a job require you to update your skills and keep up with trends. You don’t want to be overlooked for a promotion or left behind because you don’t have the current skills. Show less

Two major pandemic unemployment programs are ending Monday. One research firm calls it “the largest cutoff of unemployment benefits in history” as over 7 million workers lose federal money.

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When it comes to evaluating career advice, few people are in a position to hear so much of it—and evaluate how it works out for the practitioners—than career coaches. Since they help their clients pore over strategies to advance their careers and look for their next jobs, they’re front and center when it comes to what works and what doesn’t.

I hope you enjoy and get value out of this round-up of curated articles just for you that I know are providing the best of the best in the areas of Job Search, Career Transition/Exploration, Career Advancement/Leadership Development, and Work-Life Balance/ Mindfulness.

The labor shortage has been one of the biggest recent problems for business owners — but for executives and workers, it might present an opportunity for a pay raise.

But experts say there are some best practices employees should follow when trying to maximize their chances at increasing their pay.

Timing is a big part of the equation. While the labor shortage and turnover tsunami are in the headlines, they aren't affecting all industries or companies equally.

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The labor shortage has been one of the biggest recent problems for business owners — but for executives and workers, it might present an opportunity for a pay raise.

But experts say there are some best practices employees should follow when trying to maximize their chances at increasing their pay.

Timing is a big part of the equation. While the labor shortage and turnover tsunami are in the headlines, they aren't affecting all industries or companies equally.

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Joined the "Who Ya Know" crew to talk all things job search.

Actionable steps grads can take now to set themselves up for success.

Live replay during the Eddie Nestor show between 11:50 - 12:00 pm CST (US). For recording, go to my features for the 27-second clip.

Today's guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, says the U.S. job search process has changed considerably in the last year. Mark is a well-known career writer, podcaster and speaker, and his robust website, The Voice of Job Seekers, offers a wide range of helpful career information. In this episode, he discusses evolving trends, like the wave of interest in "upscaling." He describes new resources, like additional tools at LinkedIn. And he offers advice, like volunteering to build expertise, and thinking… Show more

Today's guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, says the U.S. job search process has changed considerably in the last year. Mark is a well-known career writer, podcaster and speaker, and his robust website, The Voice of Job Seekers, offers a wide range of helpful career information. In this episode, he discusses evolving trends, like the wave of interest in "upscaling." He describes new resources, like additional tools at LinkedIn. And he offers advice, like volunteering to build expertise, and thinking about networking and other career development as a continuing lifestyle, and not just a short-term push. Show less

On today’s episode of the Career Clarity Show, I am delighted to bring on expert, Mark Dyson, in all things job search and career where we will be diving deeply into this question of how to find the kind of organization that truly fits who you are, respect to your values, respects and honors your identity and creates a space for you to thrive. So if you have ever wanted to find a really, really good, great place to fit, but haven’t been sure about what the steps are or the right questions to… Show more

On today’s episode of the Career Clarity Show, I am delighted to bring on expert, Mark Dyson, in all things job search and career where we will be diving deeply into this question of how to find the kind of organization that truly fits who you are, respect to your values, respects and honors your identity and creates a space for you to thrive. So if you have ever wanted to find a really, really good, great place to fit, but haven’t been sure about what the steps are or the right questions to ask along the way, you should definitely keep listening to this episode. Show less

Are you currently working in a career that's related to what you studied in college or university?

I'm not, and there's a good chance you aren't either.



Field-of-study mismatch occurs when workers educated in a particular field work in another. In 2016, over 32% of workers across the OECD fell into this category.

Here in Israel, a 2017 study by major job board AllJobs found that 40% of workers were in jobs unrelated to their academic studies.

And according… Show more

Are you currently working in a career that's related to what you studied in college or university?

I'm not, and there's a good chance you aren't either.



Field-of-study mismatch occurs when workers educated in a particular field work in another. In 2016, over 32% of workers across the OECD fell into this category.

Here in Israel, a 2017 study by major job board AllJobs found that 40% of workers were in jobs unrelated to their academic studies.

And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 over 33% of college graduates (aged 22 to 65 with a bachelor's degree or higher) are underemployed, working jobs that don't require a college degree.

The different data align: it sure does look like there are A LOT of people not using their college degrees at their jobs.

Why does this happen? Should you be worried about wasting your degree?

I reached out to 6 job search experts for their insights. Below, I also give my take and sum things up. Show less

This week on Dr. Dawn on Careers, we welcomed Mark Anthony Dyson, founder of the award-winning blog & podcast "The Voice of Job Seekers" who shares the benefits of approaching a job search like Rocky, why social proof needs to be a key part of your strategy, and the importance of always planting seeds for your career future!

Mentioned under question - 10. What are your favorite social media accounts to follow?

Mark Anthony Dyson on LinkedIn
JT O’Donnell on LinkedIn
Work It Daily on LinkedIn
Susan P. Joyce on LinkedIn

Despite being one of the oldest Social platforms, LinkedIn is still largely misunderstood. Is it a place for your resume or a goldmine for leads? Somewhere between those spectrums lies the confusion most users experience. This confusion leads users to "gurus" who happily sell you one piece of the LinkedIn puzzle. To be successful on LinkedIn, you need the box with the picture to understand how the puzzle pieces fit together. LinkedIn Made Simple is the box with the image. With over 100… Show more

Despite being one of the oldest Social platforms, LinkedIn is still largely misunderstood. Is it a place for your resume or a goldmine for leads? Somewhere between those spectrums lies the confusion most users experience. This confusion leads users to "gurus" who happily sell you one piece of the LinkedIn puzzle. To be successful on LinkedIn, you need the box with the picture to understand how the puzzle pieces fit together. LinkedIn Made Simple is the box with the image. With over 100 identified strategies, LinkedIn Made Simple provides you with a structured, step-by-step method to get the most out of LinkedIn to impact your business or car

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If you're looking for work or think you will be soon, you undoubtedly know to update your LinkedIn profile, refresh your resumé, and up your networking game. But in today's competitive, pandemic-fraught job market, just doing the basics isn't enough.

Fortunately, I recently picked up several timely job-search tips while attending the Career Thought Leaders' 2021 symposium. The virtual event gathered over 80 career professionals to discuss emerging workplace trends and winning job search… Show more

If you're looking for work or think you will be soon, you undoubtedly know to update your LinkedIn profile, refresh your resumé, and up your networking game. But in today's competitive, pandemic-fraught job market, just doing the basics isn't enough.

Fortunately, I recently picked up several timely job-search tips while attending the Career Thought Leaders' 2021 symposium. The virtual event gathered over 80 career professionals to discuss emerging workplace trends and winning job search strategies.

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Once you decide to look for a new job, it seems natural to start applying for open positions right away. However, taking the time to prepare for the screening and selection process before hitting “apply” can make landing your dream job a whole lot easier.

Why is proactive preparation so important? “Employers used to do a lot of vetting on the back end to confirm that candidates possess the skills and experience they claim,” explained Mark Anthony Dyson, founder of The Voice of Job… Show more

Once you decide to look for a new job, it seems natural to start applying for open positions right away. However, taking the time to prepare for the screening and selection process before hitting “apply” can make landing your dream job a whole lot easier.

Why is proactive preparation so important? “Employers used to do a lot of vetting on the back end to confirm that candidates possess the skills and experience they claim,” explained Mark Anthony Dyson, founder of The Voice of Job Seekers. “In today’s environment however, employers do most of their vetting on the front end to determine who gets to interview.”

Use this checklist to get your proverbial “ducks in a row” before you start applying. Show less

How To Build Your Linkedin Network
People in your LinkedIn network are connections, ranging between 1st - 3rd degree connections.

LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site, reaching 200 countries and territories around the world with 100+ million users daily. Unlike Facebook, where you tend to connect with people you know, LinkedIn is the BEST place to network with people you do not know to look for job opportunities.

As a professional, student, or jobseeker you… Show more

How To Build Your Linkedin Network
People in your LinkedIn network are connections, ranging between 1st - 3rd degree connections.

LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site, reaching 200 countries and territories around the world with 100+ million users daily. Unlike Facebook, where you tend to connect with people you know, LinkedIn is the BEST place to network with people you do not know to look for job opportunities.

As a professional, student, or jobseeker you should first aim to build a strong network representing those you know and trust. Leverage these connections to ask for skill endorsements, recommendations or to ask for introductions into a job or opportunity in which you are interested. Show less

For Black professionals to job search successfully and maintain a work-life authentic to themselves, and to feel valued, it takes audacity to create the space. It takes audacity to have an amicable discussion about race because it’s misunderstood, and it’s the reason why dialogue is needed. Unfortunately, talking about race is the most polarizing topic worldwide.

Success in an interview starts well before the video conference or in-person meeting. First, you must do a bit of homework. In fact, the Society of Human Resource Management recently asked some of its members about the warning signs that indicate to them that a candidate isn't the right fit, and “being unprepared” was a top response.

But, with so much information out there about companies, where should you be focusing your research skills to be most effective? Here are six places to… Show more

Success in an interview starts well before the video conference or in-person meeting. First, you must do a bit of homework. In fact, the Society of Human Resource Management recently asked some of its members about the warning signs that indicate to them that a candidate isn't the right fit, and “being unprepared” was a top response.

But, with so much information out there about companies, where should you be focusing your research skills to be most effective? Here are six places to start your sleuthing, some of which you may not have used during previous job searches.

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If you’re ready to call Canada home, then finding a suitable job for your experience and passions should be your next step. If you are new to the area, gaining employment might look a little different than what you are used to. The pandemic has made searching for a job more challenging, so it’s especially important that you stay up to date on what’s happening in the labour market, so you’re prepared for the upswing.

Mentioned podcast episode with John Ribero and Connel Valentine as a… Show more

If you’re ready to call Canada home, then finding a suitable job for your experience and passions should be your next step. If you are new to the area, gaining employment might look a little different than what you are used to. The pandemic has made searching for a job more challenging, so it’s especially important that you stay up to date on what’s happening in the labour market, so you’re prepared for the upswing.

Mentioned podcast episode with John Ribero and Connel Valentine as a resource. Show less

This is a great workshop to gain valuable tips and strategies to personalize your resume and prepare for future employment and career advancement opportunities.

When it comes to evaluating career advice, few people are in a position to hear so much of it—and evaluate how it works out for the practitioners than career coaches. Since they help their clients pore over strategies to advance their careers and look for their next jobs, they’re front and center when it comes to what works and what doesn’t.

Here, six career coaches share the best advice they ever got and how it helped them move forward in their own careers

Iwill be the first to admit that networking on LinkedIn is complex; it’s not straightforward. What does networking on LinkedIn involve? The first step is having a strategy, which will take some forethought. You also have to be willing to reach out to LinkedIn members you don’t know. These steps are the tip of the proverbial iceberg.


After your strategy is in place and you’re committed to connecting with people unknown to you, there’s more work to do. Having a powerful profile is… Show more

Iwill be the first to admit that networking on LinkedIn is complex; it’s not straightforward. What does networking on LinkedIn involve? The first step is having a strategy, which will take some forethought. You also have to be willing to reach out to LinkedIn members you don’t know. These steps are the tip of the proverbial iceberg.


After your strategy is in place and you’re committed to connecting with people unknown to you, there’s more work to do. Having a powerful profile is necessary to entice potential connections to connect with you.

Networking on LinkedIn also requires communicating with your connections, lest you become out of sight, out of mind. A lot of moving pieces. Read the first article of this series: Tips from 5 pros on how to create content on LinkedIn

No fears. In this article six LinkedIn pros explain how they network on LinkedIn, as well as what they advise job seekers to do when it comes to networking. They talk about strategy, taking the step to enter unknown territory, and more.

Yes, they’re well established on LinkedIn; that’s why their tips will make you better networkers. Let’s see what advice our pros have to give.

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Virtual networking advice should include actionable steps, not just theory. Here is virtual networking advice from 29 career experts you can actually use.

We asked our freelancers what their advice is going into 2021 as it relates to recruiting and Human Resources. Here's a roundup of what they told us.

At the end of every year, I reach out to dozens of job search experts to ask for their top job search-related articles from the past 12 months.

We asked our freelancers what their advice is going into 2021 as it relates to recruiting and Human Resources. Here's a roundup of what they told us.

Mark Anthony Dyson is the Founder of The Voice of Job Seekers. He is a career consultant and career advice writer, and a job seeker advocate who has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Fast Company, LI News LIVE, among other places. His latest eBook is coming soon and it’s called 421 Modern Job Search Tips for 2021. His mission is to hack and reimagine the job search process.

In a highly competitive job market, it can seem impossible to stand out from a sea of qualified candidates.

The good news is the Australian job market is growing and we are seeing new, high-quality job opportunities ready to be snatched up by the right candidate.

With the help of leading recruiters and podcasts like The Voice of Job Seekers, it is great to see so much valuable advice and tips being provided to help job seekers on their way to success.

Hosted by career… Show more

In a highly competitive job market, it can seem impossible to stand out from a sea of qualified candidates.

The good news is the Australian job market is growing and we are seeing new, high-quality job opportunities ready to be snatched up by the right candidate.

With the help of leading recruiters and podcasts like The Voice of Job Seekers, it is great to see so much valuable advice and tips being provided to help job seekers on their way to success.

Hosted by career expert, Mark Anthony Dyson, this award-winning podcast aims to help underutilised and underappreciated employees, and unemployed job seekers remain empowered and educated about their job opportunities. Show less

This fall has come to an end, which means it’s time for a new collection of the best leadership papers published during the last three months. Almost all materials today turn on the transformations and challenges caused by uncertain times. But we’ve selected the most general insights, so stay up to date and boost your leadership skills all year round no matter what.

Are you looking for the best tools for job search? I’m not talking about job boards but tools to help you manage, organize and conduct a proactive job search! Job search coaches, resume writers and even a few job seekers share their favorite tools!

Your resume and qualifications may impress hiring managers, but whether you succeed or flounder depends on your interview performance. Recruiters would have a few tricks up their sleeves to find the best candidate possible. This, of course, entails tough interview questions, which could appear as curveballs if you did not prepare for them.

Here are some difficult interview questions often asked by recruiters in Singapore!

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." said Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Many people feel powerless around making their career goals happen. We see in recent research from 3Plus that (happily) an increasing number of women are setting career goals, 91% up from 15% in 2014. This is a huge improvement but still means about 50% still are not creating a strategy which is a startling disconnect.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in several unprecedented shifts in the way businesses operate. Working from home, changes in socialization, and compensation in particular are significant concerns for now and the future. Facebook, for example, announced in spring 2020 that pay cuts would occur depending on the remote worker’s location starting on January 1, 2021, and other Silicon Valley companies have since followed suit.

The goal of this one-of-a-kind series is to help you with your job search and advancing your career! Each week, host Jack Kelly will bring on educated Career Experts who will share their insights and give you inside tips on how to be successful in your job search!

The livelihood of most professionals is threatened by the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on companies in terms of changing business practices. Unfortunately, aside from layoffs and furloughs, many companies are pausing or canceling diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts. However, incorporating D&I initiatives, even during a time of crisis, can help ensure the long-term success of companies.

Like any list one creates, there’s a magic number in mind. It could be 10, 20, 30, etc. Mine was 50 LinkedIn voices job seekers should follow, but then I dug deeper in the proverbial weeds and found more than 50 voices who deserved to be on this list.

At Work for Good, we’re dedicated to making your search for a meaningful job as smooth and successful as possible. To that end, we’ve gathered much advice here on the site.

However, we know that not everyone faces the same challenges – and we also know that the volume of advice online can be a challenge of its own. To help you answer your particular needs, we’ve put together this list of outside resources from Work for Good contributors and other trusted providers.

Congratulations! After several years of re-imagining your life and work, you are now working from home! No more transit fares and long time spent in transition between work and home. Yea!

Synopsis Sunday A New World of Job Search Quest for new employment isn't natural. It is intricate. Furthermore, in this new universe of quest for new employment, you need guidance and direction.

I’ve spoken with several people who have kids heading into their senior year of college. They’re not only concerned about their students’ safety, but also about the job prospects their soon-to-graduate students will face in light of the pandemic. I reached out to some career search experts to see what advice they have for college seniors who likely will encounter a tight, very competitive job market when they graduate next spring.

Career expert Mark Anthony Dyson is a prolific writer and speaker, and his savvy advice has helped countless job seekers become more effective. In this return visit to Jazzed About Work, Mark focuses in on microaggressions and other special challenges faced by Black professionals. And he offers tips and techniques that are useful to anyone working to build resilience and create career success.

When you're searching for a new position, you probably regularly check online job boards for leads, but those platforms certainly shouldn't be the only places you look. Many vacancies, in fact, are filled through networking or are publicized in places that older adults might not have previously used to look for jobs. Notably, in Jobvite's “2020 Job Seeker Nation” survey, 42 percent of respondents said they learned of job openings on social media.

Are you looking for a job? Job hunting has always been a challenge for even the most qualified individuals. Add to that the complications of a global pandemic and things have only gotten tougher in the job market. So what can you do? Should you simply wait until things get better? Not necessarily. Even if you can’t find the right job at the moment, you can always use this time to learn more about the job search process and figure out what you may be doing wrong. One way to do this is to listen… Show more

Are you looking for a job? Job hunting has always been a challenge for even the most qualified individuals. Add to that the complications of a global pandemic and things have only gotten tougher in the job market. So what can you do? Should you simply wait until things get better? Not necessarily. Even if you can’t find the right job at the moment, you can always use this time to learn more about the job search process and figure out what you may be doing wrong. One way to do this is to listen to podcasts for job search tips. Show less

Articles on working from home abound. There’s even a hashtag for working from home, #WFH. But there aren’t as many articles on job searching from home, #JSFH. Throwing dependent children in the mix adds a new dimension. Now we have a new hashtag, #JSFHWC.

With over 40 years of recruitment experience, we’ve seen all sorts of changes in the employment market – the good, the bad and the ugly. But take it from us – it always gets better!

If you’re feeling burnt out from your job, you’re not alone. Figuring out how to make your current skills attractive in different industries is your next move

Working from home has a lot of Americans reconsidering their 9-to-5. A University of Phoenix study conducted by The Harris Poll found that 43% of Americans are considering a career shift, prompted by a change in priorities brought on by the pandemic.

You have the unique opportunity to stand out and get noticed, as people absentmindedly pull out of their job searches. With less competition, take this opportunity to step up your interviewing game. As people take themselves out of the job market, your chances improve.

One of my mentors, who I still respect to this day, said something to me I haven’t forgotten. Even before the heightened racial awareness, civil unrest, and social media, I always thought this one piece of advice was different than others. If I let it speak as loud as it did once upon a time, I would feel obligated to discard other sound advice.

Taking control of your career is one of the top priorities for taking control of your life. I’ve suggested your job search should be a lifestyle anyway, but I understand why it’s not at the moment. I can’t help but feel it is perfect timing to start a job search or even change careers. According to the BLS for May 2020, unemployment for African-Americans is 16.8% in contrast to 13.3% in America. It will likely go up in June and July along with the COVID-19 pandemic retaking center stage. More… Show more

Taking control of your career is one of the top priorities for taking control of your life. I’ve suggested your job search should be a lifestyle anyway, but I understand why it’s not at the moment. I can’t help but feel it is perfect timing to start a job search or even change careers. According to the BLS for May 2020, unemployment for African-Americans is 16.8% in contrast to 13.3% in America. It will likely go up in June and July along with the COVID-19 pandemic retaking center stage. More jobs and industries may get crushed in a second wave anticipated to be worse than the first. Show less

In the age of texting, tweets, Slack threads, and Zoom interviews, job hunters may wonder if the cover letter is a dusty relic from an ancient past (like when phones had cords, and people felt safe shaking hands) or if a tight, snappy cover letter carries any weight.

Spoiler alert. Studies show that cover letters are still a significant factor in assessing potential hires.

But as anyone who has ever stared at a blank page knows, writing a cover letter that grabs the attention of… Show more

In the age of texting, tweets, Slack threads, and Zoom interviews, job hunters may wonder if the cover letter is a dusty relic from an ancient past (like when phones had cords, and people felt safe shaking hands) or if a tight, snappy cover letter carries any weight.

Spoiler alert. Studies show that cover letters are still a significant factor in assessing potential hires.

But as anyone who has ever stared at a blank page knows, writing a cover letter that grabs the attention of hiring managers, swiftly spells out all that you offer, and makes the reader think “I need to hire this person” – is no easy feat. Show less

Being an ally is more than just yelling “that’s right” from the back during a discussion on injustice to #GeorgeFloyd. It will take more than a Facebook post. It will mean “unfriending” people who will surprise you with their ignorance or alliance if you’re black.

Being an ally is more than just yelling “that’s right” from the back during a discussion on injustice to #GeorgeFloyd. It will take more than a Facebook post. It will mean “unfriending” people who will surprise you with their ignorance or alliance if you’re black.

CAREER AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DURING COVID-19

This is another Peak-Careers monthly interview and this month I am with Mark Anthony Dyson and Marie Zimenoff who have been podcasting for years on a wide variety of career topics. I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing them. Learn about podcasting for career practitioners, how they got started, what trends they see, and tips on what you can do if you’d like to get started.

Mark Anthony Dyson, who is the founder of The Voice of Jobseekers, chats with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman about job searching during this difficult time.

Mark Anthony Dyson is always hacking and reimagining the job search process. He is a freelance career advice writer working with online publications serving job seekers and career changers. His career advice has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Linkedin’s #GetHired publication.

This week I am playing the audio of a webinar that Mark Anthony Dyson, who is the host of The Voice of Job Seekers, gave to the Career Pivot Membership community back in March. This is… Show more

Mark Anthony Dyson is always hacking and reimagining the job search process. He is a freelance career advice writer working with online publications serving job seekers and career changers. His career advice has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Linkedin’s #GetHired publication.

This week I am playing the audio of a webinar that Mark Anthony Dyson, who is the host of The Voice of Job Seekers, gave to the Career Pivot Membership community back in March. This is called 13 Ways to Handle Any Salary Negotiation. Show less

Join your host Dave Webb as he talks with seasoned pro Mark Anthony Dyson (founder of thevoiceofjobseekers.com). Get in the head of the candidate and get to know what they are thinking and expecting. So much great info to get into on this episode of RecruiterCast.

Here’s a more comfortable way to discuss race without it costing you time or money

Changing careers can be financially risky, but with the right preparation, you can make a smooth transition.

Imagine this: You’ve gone to college—even grad school—to pursue a career path you always thought you wanted. But after a few years and many tuition dollars spent, it suddenly hits you: If you have to write one more press release, it might push you over the edge. If this is the case, it’s time to prepare for a career change.

How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect the job market?

If you’re a job seeker (or are worried that you might become one), this question has probably crossed your mind a dozen times in the past week.

This is an uncertain time. It’s also an unprecedented time.

It’s totally normal to be anxious and unsettled about the prospects of the job market in the coming weeks. It’s impossible for anyone to make a statement with 100% confidence and accuracy.

That said, we are… Show more

How will the COVID-19 outbreak affect the job market?

If you’re a job seeker (or are worried that you might become one), this question has probably crossed your mind a dozen times in the past week.

This is an uncertain time. It’s also an unprecedented time.

It’s totally normal to be anxious and unsettled about the prospects of the job market in the coming weeks. It’s impossible for anyone to make a statement with 100% confidence and accuracy.

That said, we are seeing a lot of new data on hiring trends coming to light. We also have a lot of incredibly smart people with fantastic experience to help us make sense of that data — recruiters, hiring managers, career coaches, and job seekers.

My goal with this article is to keep you up to date with recent information on how the job market is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, and give you analysis from experts in the career space about what that means for you. Show less

Tom sits down with Mark Anthony Dyson, the mind behind The Voice of the Job Seeker podcast. They discuss strategies and tips for people looking for work, made ever more relevant by the loss of jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As a career strategist at a MassHire career center, I’m asking employers to keep the hiring wheels running. Employers, you might have to close your doors, due to the Coronavirus, but this doesn’t mean you can’t stay the course.

Job seekers, I’m talking to you too. This is not the time to give up. Especially not now. There will be some who will give up; don’t be one of them.

A day before presenting on Ageism to a group of mostly baby boomers, I asked my LinkedIn community if they could provide some tips on the topic that I could add to my own resource kit to share with the group. The ‘ask’ was for ONE tip from each person.” The community’s response was overwhelming!

A calendar year is 365 days, but the earth’s orbit around the sun is a bit longer — 365.2421 days, according to History.com. Hence, the need for Leap Day, the extra 24 hours tacked on to the end of (nearly) every fourth February to keep the calendar on track.

Of course, we don’t really get an extra day every four years. But it is fun to think about what we’d do with an additional 24 hours. Leap Day is also a pretty good reminder that time is subjective. You can make more out of the hours… Show more

A calendar year is 365 days, but the earth’s orbit around the sun is a bit longer — 365.2421 days, according to History.com. Hence, the need for Leap Day, the extra 24 hours tacked on to the end of (nearly) every fourth February to keep the calendar on track.

Of course, we don’t really get an extra day every four years. But it is fun to think about what we’d do with an additional 24 hours. Leap Day is also a pretty good reminder that time is subjective. You can make more out of the hours you do have, if you pay attention to how you’re using them.

Here are 29 things you could choose to do with the 29th of February this year to boost your career Show less

Everyone accomplishes something unique or owns a unique skill set, but not everyone reveals it to the world, lets others know, or sees it as valuable. All three are a problem when it’s time to convince an employer of your value. Candidates may think they didn’t mess up or make mistakes. You did well, but this time, you weren’t great.

You can be chosen in the field of “good enough” job candidates. Yet, if there is a candidate who embodies “great,” then you’re overlooked, often bypassed.

Keep in mind:
* Create an amicable business conversation, not a hostile one
* Make it a win-win for both the employer and candidate (you)
* Prepare to show market value research

Do you feel like you have a target on your back? Has it been hard for you to remain in a position without being fired?

If you’ve been fired or laid off, you might ask yourself, Why me? This is an important question to ask because self-analysis helps you understand what role you played in getting axed.

Like many people, I dislike New year resolutions, mainly because we rarely achieve them. But this year I’m going to set some resolutions that are attainable. The resolutions I vow to achieve are ones that relate to LinkedIn. These are ones I can do.

Life is precious and time is short, so use these tips to stop wasting time at work and start making the most of the time you have.

Employee engagement is rising, but despite that, according to Gallup only 34% of employees are actively committed to their jobs. One of the by-products of this is low productivity. This can be seen by the amount of time that is wasted in the workplace.

Invest in your talent pipeline by raising brand awareness and meeting talented individuals face-to-face.

You've got experience behind you but countless new opportunities ahead. Check out these 10 ways to continue to grow your career in the years to come.

"The Voice of Job Seekers," is the platform of compassionate career and jobs expert Mark Anthony Dyson. He's a prolific writer, speaker and podcaster, and his website is a rich source of information for anyone exploring the job market. In this episode Mark offers practical advice, like how to write a modern resume, expand your networking and develop a LinkedIn profile. He shares more insights on https://thevoiceofjobseekers.com

Whether you’re starting your career or planning a career change, informational interviews are a powerful way to see whether a certain career path is a fit for you. As a career consultant, I think it should be a requirement for college and trade school students to spend hours using this strategy before their core curriculum begins.

In episode 400 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 15-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Mark Anthony Dyson about his author journey and how to create an E-Guide on your website for lead generatio

Quoted - "The onboarding process can often be overwhelming to a new hire, and it's nearly impossible to absorb everything in one day," Mark Anthony Dyson, career consultant and founder of the blog TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, told Business Insider. "However, it's critical that the new employee sorts out confusing information and seeks clarity. They must put themselves in the shoes of their bosses and learn to clarify expectations."

Dyson said that clear expectations are necessary on day one… Show more

Quoted - "The onboarding process can often be overwhelming to a new hire, and it's nearly impossible to absorb everything in one day," Mark Anthony Dyson, career consultant and founder of the blog TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, told Business Insider. "However, it's critical that the new employee sorts out confusing information and seeks clarity. They must put themselves in the shoes of their bosses and learn to clarify expectations."

Dyson said that clear expectations are necessary on day one from the employer, and providing the employee with several opportunities for verbal feedback is essential.

"Employees positively often find the dialogue early on refreshing and energizing," Dyson said. "The feeling of being heard even on minor issues is significant." Show less

Quoted - "“The tool I think has value is alexa.com. The reason is their website traffic insights offers a perspective rarely presented.

For example, let’s pretend I want to work in the financial industry, and I'm interested in advising young professionals. Discover (the credit card brand) is a company that I (hypothetically) already admire. I could enter discover.com(as an example) in the search box, and the results return with the site's traffic ranking and four other competitive… Show more

Quoted - "“The tool I think has value is alexa.com. The reason is their website traffic insights offers a perspective rarely presented.

For example, let’s pretend I want to work in the financial industry, and I'm interested in advising young professionals. Discover (the credit card brand) is a company that I (hypothetically) already admire. I could enter discover.com(as an example) in the search box, and the results return with the site's traffic ranking and four other competitive sites. "

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According to a poll conducted by ZipRecruiter for USA Today, 30% of professionals are leaving their new jobs within the first 90 days. But that may be a good thing, right? Don’t wait to be told a company is downsizing or the industry is tanking before making the right move for you.

These are all false narratives. We believe these myths and lies, passing them on without knowing the truth. We think we no longer control our careers. The fact is that many professionals are fired at some point in their careers. Most regain their footing and go on to success at other organizations.

When I started dating as a teenager, one of the cardinal rules I first learned was to “play hard to get.” Whether it was not making myself readily available to talk on the phone or playing it cool when the weekend rolled around, the intention was simple: The less accessible I was, the more appreciated I would be.

Whether or not it helped me then is still under debate, but I truly believe that this early lesson is one that can be applied to your professional life now.

There are ways older workers present themselves to online employers and recruiters consider as “too old.” There are some things you can do online that will attract employers, entice recruiters, and intrigue referrers.

"...there are ways to invest in yourself for $20 or less if you want to reach your career goals. Keep reading to find out how to improve and grow your career without spending a lot."

Along with Kevin P. Daven
port, our round table offered job tips to help professionals with interviews, standing out, and navigating the job market.

In this interview series, we caught up with Mark Anthony Dyson from The Voice of Job Seekers who shares his expertise and insights about job search, career change,etc.in today’s marketplace.

If you’ve ever been serious about landing a new position, chances are you’ve taken the initiative to reach out to companies even when they don’t have a roster of jobs available. One of the most common ways of doing this is to email a company’s dedicated inbox for hiring — which is usually something like “careers@company.com.” The problem is, all too often emails to these general hiring inboxes don’t get a response at all. Which begs the question — where the heck are our emails even going? Does… Show more

If you’ve ever been serious about landing a new position, chances are you’ve taken the initiative to reach out to companies even when they don’t have a roster of jobs available. One of the most common ways of doing this is to email a company’s dedicated inbox for hiring — which is usually something like “careers@company.com.” The problem is, all too often emails to these general hiring inboxes don’t get a response at all. Which begs the question — where the heck are our emails even going? Does a human being even get them? Show less

Good networking advice is vital to career management and advancement. Not connecting with other professionals to exchange service and value makes your career and your aspirations appear futile. In Karen Wickre’s book, Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count, she suggests connecting is empowering and can “embrace your quiet side.”

Mark Anthony Dyson is the Founder of award-winning The Voice of Job Seekers blog and podcast. As a job seeker advocate and career consultant, his advice has been featured in Fast Company, Money Magazine, Glassdoor and Business Insider, among others.

To date, he has written more than 500 articles on job search and served 100s of clients from all walks of life.

There’s so much uncertainty about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the way people find work and advance in their careers. Humanity Works: Merging Technologies and People for the Workforce of the Future, the latest book by Alexandra Levit, focuses on the traits of humans, not on technology. Let’s look at a few ways professionals can stand out from AI to remain competitive and valuable in the workplace.

Whether you currently have a job, are unemployed and looking, or are just graduating college — you, Marketer, are a commodity. The national unemployment rate for college grads is at just 2.1% (according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics), and marketing hiring is expected to increase by 5.1% this year on top of a 7.3% rise last year (according to The CMO Survey, which also notes, “Companies expect to hire full-time marketing employees over contractors,” while cautioning that the uptick in… Show more

Whether you currently have a job, are unemployed and looking, or are just graduating college — you, Marketer, are a commodity. The national unemployment rate for college grads is at just 2.1% (according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics), and marketing hiring is expected to increase by 5.1% this year on top of a 7.3% rise last year (according to The CMO Survey, which also notes, “Companies expect to hire full-time marketing employees over contractors,” while cautioning that the uptick in hiring is slowing). Show less

Today senior job seekers are dismayed how long an executive job search will take. The process isn’t the same as it was years ago and in some ways that has made it easier as well as more complex. The general advice is to factor in 6-9 months and this can become longer for more senior or specialist roles. It’s down to the basic numbers. There are simply fewer senior jobs available. It really is a pyramid.

It is January of 2019 and it is time to look to some experts for their predictions and prognostications for the coming year.Career Pivot Experts Share Their 2019 Baby Boomer Predictions

You can look back at the predictions and prognostications by many of the same experts last year in the post 10 Career Experts Share Their 2018 Baby Boomer Predictions.

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To get you fired up for your Canada experience, we have put down some of the Canadian podcasts that can get you going. From politics, through immigration, to career advice, they cover all kinds of topics.

If one of your goals for 2019 is kicking your career into high gear, you’ll need a plan to make it happen. And, breaking your career-boosting strategy down into monthly tasks can help you make big strides by year’s end.

"Additionally, I recommend the imbibing in two recent blog posts that identify top career and job search resources and content. In each article, you will find links to a plethora of resume writers and career and job search coaches whom I admire"

Podcasts: Mobile devices of all kinds can also be used to download or stream audio recordings known as podcasts. While walking through an airport or enjoying a new city's public transportation, check out free programs like 'JobDig', 'The Voice of Job Seekers', or 'The Job Search Boot Camp Show'.

If you plan on looking for a new job in 2019, then you’ll want to pay attention to the tips from these 31 career pros! They’ll help you launch and execute an effective 2019 job search.

With these expert-approved tips and tricks, you can seriously cut down on the time it takes to identify and apply for the right job for you, so that you can start working on it stat.

In today's episode of the C.A.R.E Podcast was talk to career expert Mark Anthony Dyson who's the founder of "The Voice of Job Seekers" blog and podcast which helps job seekers create the stand out voice for their personal brand noticeable to employers. Mark discusses trends, present conversations with career thought leaders, and help you get through the first and last 90 days your new job and career transition.

You haven’t looked in a job for 10 years. But for a variety of reasons, you’ve decided to get back into the job search game… and you’re noticing that things have changed.From LinkedIn profiles to targeted keywords, resume writing is a whole new ballgame – and a confusing one, at that. Our internet-centric world has made job searching trickier than in the past.

In a job market dominated by dehumanizing online job portals, artificial intelligence resume screening, and intense competition, landing a dream gig can often seem impossible. To help with this challenge, Cheapism talked to human resources professionals, recruiters, career consultants, and even some executives and CEOs for their top tips on landing a dream job.

What to do if you get fired. Learn from a workplace discrimination lawyer of The Spiggle Law Firm and a expert career coach Mark Anthony Dyson of http://thevoiceofjobseekers.com/. Learn more employment law and litigation tips here: https://www.spigglelaw.com/tools-reso....

The “I Got Fired!” Show, hosted by Tom Spiggle, gives real-world advice for workers who have been fired or are afraid they might be. Featuring expert employment lawyers who specialize in protecting workers, we cover… Show more

What to do if you get fired. Learn from a workplace discrimination lawyer of The Spiggle Law Firm and a expert career coach Mark Anthony Dyson of http://thevoiceofjobseekers.com/. Learn more employment law and litigation tips here: https://www.spigglelaw.com/tools-reso....

The “I Got Fired!” Show, hosted by Tom Spiggle, gives real-world advice for workers who have been fired or are afraid they might be. Featuring expert employment lawyers who specialize in protecting workers, we cover unfair dismissal, discrimination, disability, litigation, and more. Show less

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How to Think Like a Consultant for Career Success
June 11, 2018
Hosted by Marie Zimenoff
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Mark Anthony Dyson
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Based on a 2014 survey, DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board projected that 50% of the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. This trend is growing globally, and the majority of the workforce will most likely find… Show more

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How to Think Like a Consultant for Career Success
June 11, 2018
Hosted by Marie Zimenoff
[Download MP3] [itunes] [Bookmark Episode]

Guest Information
Mark Anthony Dyson
Episode Description
Based on a 2014 survey, DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board projected that 50% of the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. This trend is growing globally, and the majority of the workforce will most likely find themselves doing contract work at some point in their career. Success in this new world of work will require a mindset shift for many who are used to being traditional employees and executing a traditional job search to find these types of roles. In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff will welcome Career Consultant Mark Anthony Dyson. Mark will share how this mindset shift can benefit your job search and career advancement. Listen in for tips on using this expert strategy to proactively manage your career!

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Below are some of the best blogs for career guidance or job search advice.

When it comes to your career, there are certain risks you could be taking and should be taking, but you may not be doing so. For instance, are you at the job level you aspire to, and in a job that you love? According to several experts, the deliberate career risks you take can reap many rewards, so it’s best to take a chance and try them out. Yes, it may be a challenge, especially if you are comfortable where you are, though, deep-down, you know you want more.

Job search tools and tactics are evolving all the time. Not only do you need to stay up to date, but you should always have staples in your job search tool belt to help you efficiently gain traction in the labor market. If you wait to adopt new tools and techniques until to the moment you need them, you’ll be off the back and disappointed in their effectiveness.

In this episode, Marc works with his friend and fellow podcaster Mark Anthony Dyson to answer the questions on the minds of listeners of both their shows. Along the way, they share stories about themselves and others.

On this edition the Career Seekers Team shares the Recruiter.com article by Mark Anthony Dyson, "14 Job Search Tips To Use in 2018" and The Ladders article from Jane Burnett, "5 things you definitely shouldn’t do during your job search in 2018".

The show airs on 106.5 WPPM in Philadelphia and streams live at www.careerseekers.work every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

One of the most effective way to achieving this goal is to listen to the advice of notable career experts and coaches and implementing those tips into your job search efforts.

We’ve asked 12 leading career experts to share their best advice about how to score your dream job. Take heed and you’ll be well on your way towards making 2017 your most professionally memorable to date.

Think about the workplace 10 years ago: The first iPhone wouldn’t be released until July 2007. There probably wasn’t “an app for that.” Open floor plans hadn’t yet become a privacy-busting phenomenon. And people weren’t obsessed with “the cloud.”

Mark Anthony Dyson is the founder of the award-winning blog and podcast "The Voice of Job Seekers." We recently caught up with Mark Anthony to hear his thoughts on getting the most out of a job search, and also learned some tips on using networking, social media, and blogging to help improve your employment prospects.

It would be great if the capabilities of a mobile job search on the Facebook app would mirror the search on your desktop/laptop page.

Mark Dyson is the founder of the award-winning blog and podcast, "The Voice of Job Seekers."

We recently checked in with him to get his insight on job seeking in the tech industry. Here's what Mark shared:

Salary negotiation requires time and energy, but data drive results. It’s hard not to worry and obsess over the process — especially if you’re overcompensating for a lack of due diligence. While thinking like a job seeker, you must also look for issues like an employer.

Obsession will only promote worry, which will cloud your judgment. You’ll need reliable information to get the desired response from employers. Are you convinced yet that research is critical? Good.

The impetus for this post came from the Hannah Morgan’s post 31 Experts Share Predictions for Job Search in 2017 where I threw in my 2 cents. However, a lot of these predictions target the general job market or even the biggest segment Gen Y. What about Baby Boomers?

I decided to ask 10 Career experts to provide their baby boomer predictions for 2017.

This year, instead of trying to make it to the gym every day, consider adding manageable actions to your list that will further your career and better your professional development. We asked top career experts for their advice for making career resolutions you’ll want to keep, here’s what they had to say:

2017 is shaping up to be a great year for job seekers— the labor market is strong, wages are rising, and companies are eager to hire. If “landing a new gig” tops your list of resolutions, there’s a good chance you’ll soon get your wish.
The job hunt won’t be a cakewalk, though. According to a new report from consulting firm Dale Carnegie, competition will be stiff, with 41% of U.S. employees actively looking for a new job or planning on doing so within the next year.

What do you need to know in order to manage your career and job search effectively in 2017?

I invited resume writers, recruiters and job search coaches to share their predictions for 2017.

Overall, their predictions fell into the following categories:

Workforce and workplace changes
Career management is up to you
Resumes and LinkedIn work together
Enhancements to the recruiting process
Job search has changed, but don’t overlook the basics
Online visibility… Show more

What do you need to know in order to manage your career and job search effectively in 2017?

I invited resume writers, recruiters and job search coaches to share their predictions for 2017.

Overall, their predictions fell into the following categories:

Workforce and workplace changes
Career management is up to you
Resumes and LinkedIn work together
Enhancements to the recruiting process
Job search has changed, but don’t overlook the basics
Online visibility is imperative
Expect more from interviews
Let me also invite you to follow these professionals online through their websites and/or social network sites. Show less

The holidays can get overwhelming, add in the unemployment factor and they can be downright unbearable. Just because it’s the holiday season that doesn’t mean you should be pausing the pursuit of your dream job!

We asked industry experts for their best advice on revamping your job search tactics (and maintaining positivity) during the holidays.

Whether you’re traveling or simply basking in a food coma over this Thanksgiving holiday, there’s often more downtime involved than you may have anticipated. One way to avoid that sluggish feeling is to load up on podcasts that will prepare you to hit the ground running after the holiday; flush with new motivation, skills and insights.

Research by Apple shows that there are over 1 billion podcast subscribers and more than 180,000 podcasts in 100 languages. Of these, there are hundreds of… Show more

Whether you’re traveling or simply basking in a food coma over this Thanksgiving holiday, there’s often more downtime involved than you may have anticipated. One way to avoid that sluggish feeling is to load up on podcasts that will prepare you to hit the ground running after the holiday; flush with new motivation, skills and insights.

Research by Apple shows that there are over 1 billion podcast subscribers and more than 180,000 podcasts in 100 languages. Of these, there are hundreds of business and life-skill-related podcasts. Here are a few you can download now to multitask your personal career development while you’re on your way to or recovering from the holidays. Show less

Mark Anthony Dyson (@markadyson) is "The Voice of Job Seekers!" He is a career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of the award-winning blog and podcast, "The Voice of Job Seekers." He has published more than 400 articles on his blog and some of the largest sites on the web such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, Business Insider, Lifehack and The Muse. He has been quoted in major publications such as on Monster, AOL Jobs, Fortune, Levo League and Career Pivot. Both FlexJobs and… Show more

Mark Anthony Dyson (@markadyson) is "The Voice of Job Seekers!" He is a career consultant, job seeker advocate, career writer, and founder of the award-winning blog and podcast, "The Voice of Job Seekers." He has published more than 400 articles on his blog and some of the largest sites on the web such as Recruiter.com, YouTern, Business Insider, Lifehack and The Muse. He has been quoted in major publications such as on Monster, AOL Jobs, Fortune, Levo League and Career Pivot. Both FlexJobs and JobMonkey listed his podcast as one of the top eight podcasts to help your job search. Show less

Mark Anthony Dyson is the founder of the award-winning blog and podcast, “The Voice of Job Seekers.”

Here, he shares his advice for job seekers on navigating today’s market.

It is no longer good enough to be present. You must be impressive. Otherwise, judgment on your professionalism creates distance, not association. In today’s social climate, everything has a professional undertone.

Today’s job search requires some agility and adaptability. You want to navigate the process and respond to employers quickly and thoroughly from wherever you are. So, whatever the stage you’re in, these apps will help you out—plus they’re all under $5.

If you’re looking for ideas on how to stand out to employers, I’ve got you! I know you’re tired of waiting for responses from job boards or referrals from friends. A few of you have already tried Snapchat to create stronger online presences – and that’s a good thing! Here are some reasons why you should also add Instagram Stories to your arsenal of job search tools.

After time, job seekers land an interview or a meeting with someone influential in their screening, and they blow it. They become zombies to the company. And the company wants to run from or shut down the zombie. Unlike the characters in movies, they succeed at a pretty high rate.

Because it is a job seeker’s market, every job is temporary — at least millennials seem to think so. Last year’s Jobvite study agrees with them. You might hate the job search, but this is the time to do it!

According to the 2015 job preparedness study from the DeVry University Career Advisory Board, the job seekers who succeed in their searches today are those who target specific companies and use social media and other Internet tools to seek out the needs of employers.

Want to… Show more

Because it is a job seeker’s market, every job is temporary — at least millennials seem to think so. Last year’s Jobvite study agrees with them. You might hate the job search, but this is the time to do it!

According to the 2015 job preparedness study from the DeVry University Career Advisory Board, the job seekers who succeed in their searches today are those who target specific companies and use social media and other Internet tools to seek out the needs of employers.

Want to find a new job in 2016? Here are a few tips, based on the behaviors of those successful job seekers Show less

I’m sure some of you still use your laptops for everything, but for more and more people these days, smartphones are the primary Internet-enabled device. For example, my sons and wife all use their phones constantly and go days without touching a computer! And they’re not alone: Mobile Internet usage is now more common than desktop Internet usage. Some even say laptops will be nonexistent in the next few years!

If you’re the type to rely on their smartphone for everything, then you… Show more

I’m sure some of you still use your laptops for everything, but for more and more people these days, smartphones are the primary Internet-enabled device. For example, my sons and wife all use their phones constantly and go days without touching a computer! And they’re not alone: Mobile Internet usage is now more common than desktop Internet usage. Some even say laptops will be nonexistent in the next few years!

If you’re the type to rely on their smartphone for everything, then you probably want to use it for your job search, too – if you aren’t already, that is. I won’t say this article is a one-stop shop, but it will definitely help you turn your smartphone into a powerful tool for your mobile job hunt.

Here are eight great tools you may want to check out: Show less

For Episode 1 of The Expert Series – we will be hearing from Mark Anthony Dyson from thevoiceofjobseekers.com.

Mark Anthony Dyson’s blog is an Award-Winning Career Website . Here are some of the accolades of Mark’s blog:

2015 Top 100 Career Blogs
Voted the Top Career Website of 2016 by Career Igniter
TOp 40 Blog for Young Careerists in 2016 by YouTern.
During our interview- Mark shared tons of great ideas. Here is a quick summary of what he spoke about.

The… Show more

For Episode 1 of The Expert Series – we will be hearing from Mark Anthony Dyson from thevoiceofjobseekers.com.

Mark Anthony Dyson’s blog is an Award-Winning Career Website . Here are some of the accolades of Mark’s blog:

2015 Top 100 Career Blogs
Voted the Top Career Website of 2016 by Career Igniter
TOp 40 Blog for Young Careerists in 2016 by YouTern.
During our interview- Mark shared tons of great ideas. Here is a quick summary of what he spoke about.

The mindset one needs to compete in today’s job market
How to stay motivated during your Job Search
The demise of Job Boards
The importance of Courage & Persistence
Personal Branding & How to stand out.
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If you're unemployed and find yourself in this position, look no further than Mark Dyson – a.k.a., "The Voice of Job Seekers." Here's the skinny on Mark, and how he can help you in your job search.

The BEST Job Interview Advice Book give readers a candid look at what they need to say and do to impress recruiters and hiring managers. The book provides valuable “must-have” tips relating to the entire interview process. Multi-author, Amazon best-seller.

In a post for Glassdoor, Mark Anthony Dyson discusses Good vs. Great! How to Show Employers the Difference. Although he is talking about the business world, his recommendations work for librarians as well.

The article applies my points from the article, "Good vs. Great!" for Glassdoor to the Library industry.

2020 is upon us as we are ALMOST halfway through December. A new year comes with new goals, motivation, reassessment, and action. Including taking inventory of your current job situation and making decisions about where you want to be for the future. Today we’re covering job search tips, the upcoming trends, and how you should update your resume for 2020. Check it out!

The global pandemic and the actions taken in response to the crisis have upended the U.S. economy and jobs market, with the national unemployment rate sitting at 6.1% as of May 2021. If you're one of the nearly 10 million people unemployed, it could make sense to look in cities where jobs are on the rise.

Career advice from 10 years ago is no longer relevant to the job search of today. Job seekers must be fully engaged in every phase of today's job search. Everything thing from writing resumes, cover letters, and thank-you letters to the diligence of researching all aspects of job opportunities are significant in competing in today's job market. Your career is the single most important personal asset that will enhance your life or break your livelihood. More importantly, a successful job hunt… Show more

Career advice from 10 years ago is no longer relevant to the job search of today. Job seekers must be fully engaged in every phase of today's job search. Everything thing from writing resumes, cover letters, and thank-you letters to the diligence of researching all aspects of job opportunities are significant in competing in today's job market. Your career is the single most important personal asset that will enhance your life or break your livelihood. More importantly, a successful job hunt encompasses and requires a holistic approach rather than a compartmentalized one. There are considerations that involve family, debt, lifestyle, and life management because short or long term, and it can help your career aspirations or break your spirit and diminish your motivation. This podcast provides some of the best career and business educators, coaches, consultants, and advisors in the world. Show less