Jack Kelly and I discuss company loyalty, AI, concerns for this year’s college graduates, and job scams in this week’s episode. Here are a few of the highlights: Jack says, “It’s so hard to find a new job, and people are worried, and they’re staying put because they’re scared.” Workers are being laid off without empathy or accountability by decision-makers. Bank CEOs can lose millions, lay off workers, and still get bonuses.   College isn’t the first option for everyone anymore.  While AI could be a tool for job seekers to leverage, it could also work against them.  Deepfa ..read more

 I explain the significance of the following events in the past two weeks, which should inform us of what is to come in job scams, job fishing, and recruiter scams. The FTC categorizes them as imposter scams (FTC, 2/9/24). “ResumeLooters” refers to scammers accessing and stealing private information from job portals in Asia. In the U.S., we need to start taking precautions to protect our information on any portals we signed up for to fill out applications and resumes posted. One action (if you haven’t already) is to use a third-party phone number like a Google number. Many people use Ze ..read more

My friend Daisy Wright invited me to her LinkedIn Live event to discuss how older workers can navigate today’s job search.  Here are a few of the highlights: Healthcare is a viable option for older workers returning to the workforce.  Many want a part-time job or a job without the 9-5 grind. What are the markets like for healthcare in Canada and the U.S.? Is consulting really an option?   We see there are more articles for older workers on how to get a job than successful announcements about getting jobs.  More about Daisy: She is the Founder and Chief Enco ..read more

I met with two of my favorites, Keirsten Greggs and Jack Kelly, to discuss job search stuff before the holidays.  Here are a few of the highlights: Pausing a job search before the holidays is wasting a potential opportunity. There are networking and informational interview opportunities; Many people shut things down because of the holiday. It also keeps your mind sharp.  Two years of being in a weird spot, no growth, cost cutting, slow hiring, lots, continued layoffs. No “September Surge” or calls for vacant positions in the retail sector.  Both Jack and Keirsten are frequent gu ..read more

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy this new episode with my career writing colleagues Jack Kelly, Robin Ryan, and Hannah Morgan. We discuss the job search trends to affect the 2024 job search.  Jack Kelly is a compliance search recruiter, the founder of WeCruitr.io, and a Senior Career Contributor at Forbes.  Robin Ryan is the founder of RobinRyan.com and a Forbes contributor.  Hannah Morgan founded careersherpa.net and is a long-time contributor at U.S. News.  Here are the topics we covered:  What’s the best use of AI for job seekers in 2024? Any ideas of how the use of ..read more

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 mark@thevoiceofjobseekers.com Kevin D. Turner documents all changes LinkedIn makes, including this year, where there have been more than 150+ changes. Kevin specializes in personal branding using LinkedIn and is knowledgeable in helping job seekers get more visibility, esp ..read more

In this episode, Keirsten Greggs, Jack Kelly, and I discuss the hiring challenges and what job seekers and hiring teams do to hurt the process.  Kristen’s LinkedIn profile Jack’s LinkedIn profile Omissions, lies, and deception during the hiring process. It’s a tight job market, and there’s lots of angst on both sides of the hiring table.  “…recruiters who are desperate and got to get someone in there. So they tell a tall tale of how wonderful things are, and it doesn’t turn out…” Job seekers must ask in writing for promises stated during an interview so they can consider them serious ..read more

This week, my friend and sometimes del facto co-host, Jack Kelly, interviews me on his WeCruitr podcast.  In this excerpt, we discuss: Survey of hiring managers lying to job candidates about the hiring process. The pressure to perform from candidates to embellish (lie) during interviews. The battle of the salary range conversation. What’s said during interviews is not put in writing (often). Managers not telling the truth when asked about bad staffers.  Jack Kelly is a Compliance Recruiter, entrepreneur, CEO of WeCruitr.io, and Forbes Senior Careers Contributor. You are more t ..read more

Kenneth Lang, an avid LinkedIn user, and job search expert, invited me to discuss job search on his LinkedIn Live show. I brought our discussion to be replayed on the podcast this week.  Kenneth is the founder of KML Consultants, a job search strategist, and a fellow introvert.  Highlights: Importance of a clear LinkedIn profile (get out of the rut). Why would someone need two profiles? Continuity between online and offline for visibility and connections. Your network is your spouse’s network. The importance of presentation (esp. interviews). The value of small talk. You are more tha ..read more

Don’t Take That Job ‘Til You Read This Book will help you control your career in a way most job seekers don’t. Leigh Branham and Mark Hirschfield authored this book (and included contributions from me and others) to help you navigate the post-pandemic changes in the world of work.  Leigh Branham is the founder of Keeping of the People, Inc. He has authored several books and is a speaker and consultant.  Mark D. Hirschfield is the Vice President of Consulting Services and Strategic Partnerships of BI Worldwide.  This is the second book Leigh and Mark authored together. Both have ..read more