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The Voice of Job Seekers
I write investigative job search and career articles with a practitioner's heart. One thing for sure: The modern job search is a lifestyle now. If it isn't, you'll be light years behind should your job end today. Late starts suck, but you can change today! It's a mistake to disengage from managing your career. It will only land you light years behind your competition. My award-winning blog, "The Voice of Job Seekers," has offered job-search advice since 2011. I write a Substack blog called "The…
Episodes
The Voice of Job SeekersAre You Over Educated? Why Does it Matter to Your Career?
Once again, Janine Truitt of talentthinkinnovations.com and Chris Fields of ResumeCrusade.com joins me for a roundtable discussion. We banter about a trend…
The Voice of Job SeekersUnconscious Bias: Your Career and Workplace
Last week, I traveled to the University of North Georgia to present a talk about "Unconscious Bias." I recorded it so I can share it with you at least a part…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow to have a Great Career Start
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Very few job seekers who are students, graduates, careerists, or…
The Voice of Job SeekersYour Job Search Letters
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! This new season of episodes will probably differ than all others to…
The Voice of Job SeekersJob Search Myths
In this special edition, I am interviewed by Anthony Quinones of the podcast, "Your Point of Q." He was kind by inviting me to talk about the myths of job…
The Voice of Job SeekersEliminating the Unconscious Bias in Hiring
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I was fascinated by articles discussing the Blendoor app. It was…
The Voice of Job SeekersTrust in the Workplace
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Sean Leslie from Payscale is my guest this week to discuss the new…
The Voice of Job SeekersDisabilities and Pay Equity
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! The more disability rights, and gender and race pay disparities are…
The Voice of Job SeekersModern Networking Manners for Career Success
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! We know networking is essential to success in business and career…
The Voice of Job SeekersGiving Women Courage in their Career Development
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Women desire to differentiate themselves through making an impact…
The Voice of Job SeekersSecond Chance for Job Seekers with Good Hire
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I started noticing then following Good Hire a while ago. I loved…
The Voice of Job SeekersGet Ready for an Agile Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! When I like a job search blog, I like to let you know about it. If…
The Voice of Job SeekersBranding You in the New Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! This week I decided to share with you my interview on Ryan Rhoten's…
The Voice of Job SeekersUpdate Your Resume
This week we will tackle resume for those who are pursuing new opportunities and want to know the current trends in resume writing. This is also "Update Your…
The Voice of Job SeekersRIP the Resume with Torin Ellis
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! It's time to get your strategy ready for your graduate job search or…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe Elements of Good Writing for Your Career and Personal Brand
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Some career organizations are celebrating, " International Update…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow to Get Job Referrals Without a Large Network
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! For this last summer episode, this is a recent interview with Margo…
The Voice of Job SeekersFind Your Career Purpose
For this week's episode, Stacie Parker is back to discuss how she job seekers discover find purpose. As a career practitioner, many people want help in finding…
The Voice of Job SeekersIs Your MBA or JD Enough? Underemployment
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Two weeks ago, Payscale.com released survey results on…
The Voice of Job SeekersPreparing Youth to be Job Ready
I've been wanting to do a show to prepare young people to be job ready for a while now. It is critical that teens learn the processes and skills to get a job…
The Voice of Job SeekersSummer Fashion to Boost Your Personal Brand
It's summer, and once again Aaja Corinne is back to share her summer fashion and brand advice. I always enjoy these shows as we provide some light-hearted…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe New Job Search!
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Both Hannah and I agree today's job search is much more than writing…
The Voice of Job SeekersGraduates, the Skills Gap is Real
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! We have been hearing about the skills gap for a long time and studies…
The Voice of Job SeekersParents and their Job Ready College Student
Parents must participate in helping their son/daughter to be job-ready upon graduation. Millennials made up about 30 percent of the United States' unemployment…
The Voice of Job SeekersLife Matters for Women Ex-Offender Job Seekers
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I published a show a couple of months ago featuring how male…
The Voice of Job SeekersWhy Your Interview Skills Suck
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Older job seekers do many things well. One of the obstacles for many…
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The Essentials of the Resume with Scott Bennett
Editor's note: Scott Bennett is the author of The Elements of Resume Style. He is often asked about resume writing and the importance in its brevity and…
The Voice of Job SeekersTransgendered Employees and Company Culture
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Donn Levie (@DonnLevie) recently wrote a very helpful article for…
The Voice of Job SeekersPersonal Branding for College Graduates
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! For college students, building, managing, and marketing his or her…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe View of Job Search from a Diversity Recruiter
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! More and more, people are considering culture and value above other…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe Go To Job Site for the Differently Abled
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Among the people who have disengaged themselves from the job search…
The Voice of Job SeekersPersonal Branding, Social Proof, and YouTern
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I want to share another great conversation with Mark Babbitt, CEO of…
The Voice of Job SeekersAdecco's CEO for a Month Internship
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I am proud to help Adecco Group North America to promote their annual…
The Voice of Job Seekers6 Hazardous Roads to an Unsuccessful Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Welcome back to “The Voice of Job Seekers” podcast, this is Mark…
The Voice of Job SeekersEx-Offenders Need Careers Too!
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Note: My side of the conversation this week has noise I could not…
The Voice of Job SeekersBasics of Using Job Search Apps
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! For this show, we have looked at some mobile apps and decided to give…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow can Volunteer Work Enhance Your Career
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I think there are enough stories of the web where someone starts out…
The Voice of Job SeekersGiving Women The Courage to Negotiate Salary
I am happy to continue this dialogue on the gender pay gap to empower women to be informed and inspired to seek better compensation. Whether you are a woman…
The Voice of Job SeekersCareer Clarity for Military to Civilian Transitioners
This week’s show is special because we are digging deeper into the military to civilian career transition experience. Kevin Kermes was a lieutenant in the Army…
The Voice of Job SeekersWinter Fashion for Professional Personal Branding
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Your first impression could result in your only chance to further…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow to Use Your Blog for Today's Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I’ve known Ileane Smith for several years now. She owns one of the…
The Voice of Job SeekersClosing the Gender Pay Gap
I invite you to learn and participate in today’s show today. The gender pay gap struggle is real and the disparity is wide-spread. This show is packed with…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow to Use Tech in Your Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! She said I made her feel important, and Kris McDonald…
The Voice of Job SeekersBe Brave in Your Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Many job seekers or career changers don’t need more or better…
The Voice of Job SeekersLand the Job with Michelle Lederman
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! I have presented several interview experts and books in this podcast…
The Voice of Job SeekersCold-Calling as a Job Search Tool
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Cold-calling sounds intimidating and most shy away from it but with…
The Voice of Job SeekersWhat Veterans Need to Know for a Job Search
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Welcome to the 2nd annual Veteran’s Day edition. This episode is…
The Voice of Job SeekersHow Canadian Military Personnel Can Write His or Her Resume for Civilian Employers
I thought that people would benefit if I had Audrey Prenzel back on the show to talk about her approach to resume writing for her Canadian Armed Forces to…
The Voice of Job SeekersWhat About Your Career Trajectory
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! How far you will go in your career shouldn’t be determined by job…
The Voice of Job SeekersRemote Work Possibilities for Parents
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! There are many studies that are pointing to remote careers as the…
The Voice of Job SeekersShould You Use Blab or Periscope for Your Job Search
Just don’t think of Blab or Periscope only as a means of entertainment or to watch someone else use it to sell you stuff. Become an active participant to…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe Best Job Search Advice
How could you not be interested in a book called, The Number One Job Hunting Book in the World? I’ve read more than 30 job search in the last four years, and…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe Best Fall Fashion Advice and Job Search App
The Voice of Job Seekers - Unemployed, Underemployed, Unappreciated Job Seekers Welcomed! Thanks for joining us for this double guest episode of the podcast…
The Voice of Job SeekersHiring Tips from a Former Fortune 500 Hiring Manager
An opportunity to tap into of former hiring manager is a terrible thing to waste. That is why this conversation is a MUST listen to. You will clearly hear…
The Voice of Job SeekersExcuses Baby Boomers Have for Not Building a Online Personal Brand
It's hard to be found or relevant if you don't have an online presence showing your capabilities, accomplishments, and achievements. Baby boomers are still…
The Voice of Job SeekersJob Seekers and Diversity and Inclusion Issues in the Workplace
Janine Truitt (@czarinaorhr) and Steve Levy (also my guest from episode 36) wrote an article calling for company HR departments to initiate and entertain race…
The Voice of Job SeekersStanding Out in a Crowded Field of Job Seekers
Many career coaches, resume writers, and people who are helping you find jobs are telling you how important it is for you to stand out. Most advise becoming an…
The Voice of Job SeekersThe Value of the Baby Boomer Job Seeker
This is the first episode featuring the “baby-boomer” theme. That doesn’t mean that none of the advice that we’ve offered so far doesn’t apply to those of us…
The Voice of Job SeekersJob Interviewing Advice from Experts
How could you not be curious about the title of this interview book? It was released on June 30, and it’s #1 on Amazon’s internship book list. Listen to this…
The Voice of Job SeekersCareer Challenge: What is Your Greatest Weakness
There are many articles you can find about answer the question, “What is your greatest weakness?” There are few that will break it down like we have in this…