The Voice of Job Seekers

By Mark Anthony Dyson

Mark Anthony Dyson ★ Career Writer ★ Speaker ★ Thinker ★ Award-winning Blog & Podcast! ★ "The Job Scam Report" on Substack! ★ I hack and reimagine the modern job search!... more

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December 06, 2022Talking Layoffs with The TrapRecruiter With Keirsten Greggs
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Talking Layoffs with The TrapRecruiter by Mark Anthony Dyson

The tables turn for this special episode as I serve as a guest on “The Trap Recruiter Show” with my friend and fall co-host, Keirsten Greggs. She asks the questions, and I answer them.
Here are a few of the highlights from our discussion:
We spend some time discussing the reason for this round of layoffs.
How carefully must job seekers navigate examining their layoff experience (good or bad) online?
Are layoffs a reaction to the economy and conversion to call center automation?
Not every company is like Meta in getting generous separation compensation/benefit packages.
The “survivor” effect of those not laid off but affected by the aftermath of their separated coworkers.
Attending conferences as a job seeker puts you in touch with recruiters, employers, and peers.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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42min
November 29, 202210 Hip Hop Songs With The Best Career Advice with Keirsten Greggs
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My fall co-host and buddy Keirsten Greggs explores ten hip-hop songs that offer career advice relevant to our times. We thought this would give people a different way to look at the guidance provided in these songs from other perspectives.
Some of the highlights of our discussion:
Structure and a foundation in your career planning are needed, especially if you plan to renovate or change careers.
There is nothing wrong with in-between jobs to live.
We share our view of what “working harder” and “working smarter looks like.
Collaborations are assets to your career.
Niches are where the riches are or are they? It depends.
More about Keirsten:
Keirsten is the “Trap Recruiter” and has experience in talent acquisition and is a career coach. Her advice has been found in Forbes, HR Morning Brew, Sirius XM, and other media outlets.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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55min
November 15, 2022Job Search Trends and News Cycles With Emily Wong and Marcelle Yeager
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I was invited to Emily Wong’s Career Cohort podcast to discuss takeaways from news cycles and what is valuable and unuseful to job seekers. We are in an age where the news creates many polarizing discussions out of aged old issues. Are issues created and make news cycles for every job seeker? Emily and I explore this topic. Listen to our entire discussion and subscribe to Emily’s podcast.
Marcelle Yeager joins me on the podcast to discuss job search trends affecting her clients and their efforts.
Highlights from our discussion:
“…people now are trying to work, to live instead of living to work.”
Retirees looking for projects or purpose that fits them rather than their former roles
Nursing and teachers are challenged with pivoting to new careers
Making career changers more aware of broader choices
Some should consider eLearning possibilities as there are many remote roles
More about Emily:
She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and a Career Transition Coach. She has contributed to several resumes writing books and is a coach for the Resume Writing Academy.
More about Marcelle:
Marcelle is the founder of Career Valet, an international career consulting firm helping with job search and resume-related needs. She is a former U.S. News and World Report contributor and has a podcast.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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21min
November 09, 20225 Recruiter Problems Job Seekers Need to Know With Keirsten Greggs
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I talk with Keirsten Greggs (the “TrapRecruiter) about recruiter challenges she has with employers and job seekers.
Here are highlights of our discussion:
While recruiters often say horrible things, job seekers should take the good with the bad.
Keirsten weighs in on the “Open to Work” badge on Twitter.
Job seekers shouldn’t take monthly job numbers at face value. There’s more information that needs to be deciphered.
Recruiters are strained when you’re not ready when they contact you after you’ve made it known you’re interested in a position.
Hiring managers don’t always know what they’re looking for when submitting an open position.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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28min
November 01, 2022Older workers: What Do Employers Need?
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I was asked by the hosts of The Second Act Show podcast, Kerry Hannon and John Tarnoff, to share with their 50+ audience how to navigate their job search. Watch our entire conversation here, and don’t forget to subscribe to their channel.
Listen to a short clip of our conversation as we discuss my thoughts on the following:
Not leaving money on the table
Focusing on what the employers need
Having a consultant mindset
How your experience translates to their needs NOW
Older workers, internships, and volunteers
Getting their mojo back
Every opportunity provides a chance to scale your network
More about Kerry:
Kerry is the author of In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work, a Yahoo Finance Contributor, and a Career and Retirement Strategist.
More about John:
John is the author of “Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50,” and is a Career and Executive Coach for 50+ professionals.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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8min
October 18, 2022 Why Does Simplicity and Job Experience Matter Much? Feat. Leander Howard and Anna Morgan
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This podcast week’s guests are Leander Howard and Anna Morgan.
Leander shares how his business, Spark Your Resume, is not about resumes and cover letters but being a reverse recruiter for job seekers.
He thinks many underestimate searching, networking, booking calls, interviews, and negotiating offers.
Anna Morgan and I banter about the view from a recruiter and why or why not experience matters.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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24min
October 04, 2022 Don’t Hit The Curb with Sonal Bahl, Damian Birkel, and Brandon Mitchell
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Don’t Hit The Curb with Sonal Bahl, Damian Birkel, and Brandon Mitchell by Mark Anthony Dyson
In this week’s episode, my fall co-host Keirsten Greggs and I discuss whether it’s necessary to specialize or market all of your skills and abilities.
Brandon Mitchell and I discuss his company WriteSea, which career professionals use, from career counselors to resume writers.
Sonal Bahl and Damian Birkel talk about all things job interviewing. Listen to Sonal’s CPR approach to interviewing. I hope you’ll find it as helpful as I did.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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46min
September 26, 2022 Let’s Talk Under Employment and Working Hard
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The Voice of Job Seekers Podcast by Mark Anthony Dyson
I hope you enjoy this episode:
Keirsten Greggs and I discuss what working hard looks like (different for everyone).
J.T. O’Donnell, author, and founder of Work It Daily, was my third guest on the show back in 2013. I decided to dig it out, polish up the audio, and republish it in 2022 because of its relevancy. We discuss college career services and underemployment.
Enjoy the show.
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29min
September 20, 2022 Truths to Embrace About The Future of Work with Norma Davila, Keirsten Greggs, and Alexandra Levit
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Truths to Embrace About The Future of Work with Norma Davila, Keirsten Greggs, and Alexandra Levit by Mark Anthony Dyson
Thanks for listening to The Voice of Job Seekers (TVOJS) podcast. I hope you’ll enjoy the show and find it valuable for your job search.
Here’s what to expect in this episode:
Keirsten Greggs, aka the “Trap Recruiter,” will be a guest host for much of the fall. She is an experienced Talent Acquisition leader and Career Coach. We discuss hip-hop songs that offer great career (and business) advice.
Norma Davila is a Resume Writer and Career Management Expert. She shares a job search trend she sees and solutions to help her clients.
Alexandra Levit is a Workplace Futurist and a Wall Street Journal Columnist. We discussed “Four Truths of the Future Job Seekers and Employers Should Embrace,” based on her article on the Workforce Institute blog.
You are more than welcome to join the discussion. Here are three ways you can:
– Call and leave a voicemail at 708-365-9822, or text your comments to the same number
– Go to TheVoiceofJobSeekers.com, press the “Send Voicemail” button on the right side of your screen and leave a message
– Send email feedback to [email protected]
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter for more job search tidbits, news, and advice.
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52min
July 07, 2022How Job Search is Changing And The Following Trends
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How Job Search is Changing And The Trends to follow by Mark Anthony Dyson
I am happy to share two more podcasts/live streams where I appeared as a guest.
The Career Summitt 2022 was hosted by Annette Richmond. I was on a panel with Lisa Rangel, Hannah Morgan, and Annette as we tackled a few job search topics:
Remotely working, salary disparities, and raises.
How they may be affected by eminent hiring freezes.
Is there more downsizing or layoffs to come?
I talked with Marie Zimenoff on her radio/Internet show, “The Career Confidante,” where we discussed job fishing and how job seekers should discern real jobs versus fake ones.
Enjoy the show!
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26min

FAQs about The Voice of Job Seekers:

How many episodes does The Voice of Job Seekers have?

The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.