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Mark Anthony Dyson

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Career Writer| ✍️BLs: “The Job Scam Report” markanthonydyson.substack.com, The Voice of Job Seekers, Lensa, Payscale, Glassdoor, The Financial Diet🎙️: http://apple.co/1IzQtXjpOs | 👀 in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Dec 14

I was interviewed by @blackenterprise.bsky.social last year to discuss how I started, success, and ways to achieve it.

Thanks, @alfrededmondjr.bsky.social

View the entire interview:
www.youtube.com/live/9xhp_Rd...

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 8d

If your skills aren't creating demand for you, then you have to create demand for your skills.

Rheana Murray's latest article on @fastcompany.com
offers suggestions (which include my thoughts) on how to be poached.

www.fastcompany.com/91408488/how...

How to get poached

5 foolproof strategies that get recruiters to notice you.

www.fastcompany.com

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 8d

Bad actors know no boundaries when it comes to impersonation and fraud. This week's "The Job Scam Report" podcast episode features stories from three career services professionals whose robust online presence was spoofed by impersonators.

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 26d

There are so many layers to whether you can receive unemployment and social security simultaneously.

Shay Trotter unwraps some of the common questions surrounding what’s doable and what’s not.

I offered a little perspective in this article.

www.womansworld.com/life/money/l...

Can You Collect Both Unemployment and Social Security? Here's the Truth

Find out if you can receive unemployment and Social Security at the same time—and what to know about SSI and SSDI.

www.womansworld.com

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 27d

Years ago, we were told to upload or email a PDF resume because it was more secure than Word. Well, there's more to it than that. Ashley Price-Horton, a former recruiter, told me we can do more to make it more secure.

Subscribe to "The Job Scam Report" podcast.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6TL...

The Resume Details Job Scammers Want to Exploit

YouTube video by Mark Anthony Dyson

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 28d

Fake candidates and employees can cost a company millions of dollars due to time, process, protection, and resources.

Russ Irby was giving me the game served chill yesterday for "The Job Scam Report" podcast.

Watch it all here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMqc...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · 28d

Breakthrough principles: 1) Lifestyle, not seasons 2) Consultant mindset 3) AI-savvy 4) Interview stories w/ metrics 5) Scam vigilance.

Prepare now so opportunity isn’t a surprise.

On "The Voice of Job Seekers!"

Pivoting will be easier.

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/breakthrough...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Job scams are a pandemic, not just a local online gang.

This week's episode of "The Job Scam Report" features Jay Jones and me discussing how to break down fake LinkedIn jobs, profiles, posts, and ghosts.

Clarify, verify, and don't just apply.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-sta...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Sep 5

LinkedIn now wants to scrutinize recruiters, executives, and similar roles closely. However, yesterday's
@theverge.com
article stated LI won't verify past recruiter accounts using current methods.

This means there could be thousands of fake recruiters safe.

MMM...

youtu.be/wLRnT3yRE1U

Is LinkedIn’s NEW Recruiter Verification Five Years Late

YouTube video by Mark Anthony Dyson

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Can you make an impact on day one? Have you shifted from a "rented" mindset to an "owned" one? The job seekers who tend to create opportunities for themselves and consistently receive offers do this one thing: They think and act like consultants.

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 25

I've been involved in the career and job search space for more than a decade. While these days I talk and write about job scams, it was great to talk with Kevin St.Clergy on his Beyond Blind Blaming Podcast about a range of job search topics.

blindblaming.com/podcast/the-...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 25

@WashTimes & @moneywisecom quoted my co-host Ashley Price-Horton, “It’s really easy to identify who was a federal employee who got laid off because they’ll usually put their end date, and it’s very easy to target them for scams..."

The Job Scam Report podcast!

youtu.be/Tw57VKhqUCI

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 13

I was a guest on the "Beyond Blind Blaming" podcast released last week.

Kevin St. Clergy is the first Saint I've been interviewed by. 😂

Have you adopted a "Consultant Mindset?"

Have you turned your job search into a lifestyle yet?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The Job Search Strategies That Will Help You Stand Out in 2025 and Beyond | Mark Anthony Dyson

Podcast Episode · Beyond Blind Blaming · 08/05/2025 · 45m

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Here's a job scam you rarely see: Bad actor tells you about a fake certification you need for a job. You pay, and VIOLA! NOTHING!

Michael Schuemaker, CMO of @IdentityIQ, shares more on this week's episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-com...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 6

The "fake job market" is hiding in plain sight. The fake company job ads are listed right by your "fake jobs" and "ghost jobs." I explore the fake vs. ghost in this week's conversation on "The Job Scam Report" podcast.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-to-det...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 5

Shift from "I need a job" to "Here's how I drive value." Present your achievements, own results, and engage in employer-centric conversations.

This is the consultant mindset!

Show how you adapt and add impact from day one.

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Aug 1

Shift from "I need a job" to "Here's how I drive value." Present your achievements, own results, and engage in employer-centric conversations. Show how you adapt and add impact from day one.

My latest on "The Voice of Job Seekers:"

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-adapt...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 31

If you haven't been in the job market in a couple of years, then you should know more about job scams and their game-changing surge to lure job seekers.

My latest podcast episode of "The Job Scam Report" podcast warns of surging deepfake videos.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/how-emergi...

How Emerging Deepfakes and AI Chatbots Will Fool Job Seekers

If you can't avoid deepfakes, then learn how to detect them.

markanthonydyson.substack.com

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 27

“150 Simplified Ways To Outsmart Job Scams In 2025” is a ***FREE*** guide to help you navigate this “fake job market.”

It’s only responsible to protect your personal information as much as you can, and to find a job you’re best suited for.

www.tradepub.com/free/w_marl16/

My latest guide, **150 Simplified Ways to Outsmart Job Scams in 2025**, is designed for anyone who wants to job search with confidence, protect their identity, and avoid falling for seemingly legitimate job offers that aren’t real. Bad actors aim to obtain your personal information through any means necessary. They are targeting individuals rather than just hacking technology to steal information and livelihoods. Today’s job search requires a strategic approach along with safety measures to protect your time, money, and personal information. The technology to generate high-quality AI scams and deepfake videos is already available and unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 27

I chose the job search and career advice/coaching (which I no longer coach) over personal training (ISSA certified). I loved both, but my gift was helping job seekers and writing about it.

This article displays a hybrid of both, even today.

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-trans...

I received my fitness certification in 2010 with the International Sports and Sciences Association through independent study and additional training beyond required continuing education. I scored an 85% on my certification test and was proud.

In the same year, I consulted with a firm assisting federal employees on Army bases transitioning to other federal jobs or the civilian sector. Some of the work was remote, providing career coaching and federal resume writing while I substitute taught, which fit perfectly.

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 18

I had the opportunity to share with Juliette Fairley from NTD News how low-income pre-retirees and retirees find jobs and suggest some places where they can invest.

www.ntd.com/3-ways-low-i...

3 Ways Low-Income Americans Can Secure Their Retirement

The Social Security Administration estimates that the average retired worker receives only $2,002 per month in Social Security income.

www.ntd.com

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 17

Lorraine K. Lee joins me on "The Voice of Job Seekers" to discuss her book, "Unforgettable Presence."

thevoiceofjobseekers.com/how-to-bring...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Fear is a "Social Engineering" weapon bad actors use to get your personal information, and at times, your cash.

The fix: Verify before you apply!

The latest episode on "The Job Scam Report" podcast!

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/fear-is-th...

Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 9

Find more peace with these phone apps to help stop the onslaught of job scam calls—my latest on "The Job Scam Report" on Substack.

These apps can work for you:
📱TextKiller by RoboKiller
📱Truecaller
📱Hiya
📱Call Control

To name a few...

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/7-phone-ap...

7 Phone Apps That Will Make Job Scam Texts Stop

Find more peace with these phone apps to help stop the onslaught of job scam calls.

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 7

Let's bust this myth:

If a job offer comes from a well-known company, it is likely to be legitimate.

Truth:

Scammers are leveraging your familiarity with well-known companies to misplace your trust.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/12-popular...

People who are most vulnerable to job scams often lack awareness and knowledge, and underestimate their potential to be duped by scammers.

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Mark Anthony Dyson @markanthonydyson.bsky.social · Jul 7

Constant vigilance is needed in fighting job scams today. Scams are as subtle as a misspelled word.

Scams aren’t just virtual. They can make victims chase the wind.

I discuss this in the "The Job Scam Report" episode.

markanthonydyson.substack.com/p/job-scam-r...

Job Scam Reminders That Will Make You Safe

Welcome back to “The Job Scam Report” podcast.

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