In this job search success story, Josh Belzman, Analytics Manager for Zenith Media Services, shares how he worked with a career coach, took a personality test, and asked intentional questions of himself and prospective employers. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’ve worn a lot of hats, from being a… Read more »
Seeking Professional Advice: Joel Schoening’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Joel Schoening, Director of Communications for Oregon Environmental Council, shares how working with a job search coach and practicing for interviews proved invaluable. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I often describe myself as a public interest communicator. I like the work of… Read more »
Your Guide to the Top Career Podcasts of 2022
More than two years into the pandemic, many people are rethinking their relationship to work and exploring different career paths. But how do you find the time to build and grow your ideal work life? For busy professionals, career podcasts can offer an excellent solution. Since starting the Find Your Dream Job career podcast in… Read more »
Utilizing Your Network: Judge Kemp’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Judge Kemp, Transportation Demand Management Specialist for Portland Bureau of Transportation, shares how he reached out to his network and worked with a career coach to find his next step. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a project coordinator for the Transportation… Read more »
Building a Strong Network: Doug Hunter’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Doug Hunter, Vice President: Marketing and Communications for Arjuna Solutions, shares how he was able to build a network that helped him land his dream job. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a marketing person who loves working at the intersection… Read more »
How Portland Works: 3 Keys for Building a Career Here
Mac’s List is honored to be featured in the Portland Relocation Guide, which shares all the essential information you need for your move to Portland. See page 14 of the online guide or view the excerpt below. Read the full Portland Relocation Guide here.
Starting Fresh in a New City: Clarke Hylton’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Clarke Hylton, Multimedia Content Manager at Capital Community Media, shares how networking might lead to an opportunity you never saw coming. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I have spent most of my career in broadcast media in various roles, some time in… Read more »
4 Tips for Employers: Top Advice We’re Taking into the New Year
The pandemic changed so much about how we live and work. Amid the workplace uncertainty, it became clear that company culture, flexibility, professional development, and equitable hiring practices go a long way in attracting and retaining talent. Here are four employer tips we’re taking with us into the new year that we hope will help… Read more »
The Bonding Power of Happy Hour: Jake Neilson’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Jake Neilson, Brand Manager at Widmer Brothers Brewing and Square Mile Cider, shares how exuding kindness and prioritizing networking made a difference in his job search. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I make and talk about beer and cider for a living…. Read more »
Six Tips for Making a Successful Career Change, with Laurie Erdman
Statistics show that people change careers around a half-dozen times over the span of their working lives. No matter how many times you switch jobs, you will face obstacles. Silencing your internal objections and taking concrete action, says Find Your Dream Job guest Laurie Erdman, are the first steps towards a successful career change. Laurie… Read more »
Showing up as Your Unique Self: Emma Holland’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Emma Holland, the National Community and Volunteer Manager at StartOut, shares how she sought support and embraced her authentic self during her job search. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a community professional, which means I support a lot of an… Read more »
How to Craft a Job Posting that Attracts Great Candidates: Top Tips from Three Local Experts
The workplace has changed so much in the last few years. Employers everywhere have struggled with the pandemic’s uncertainty, adapting their hiring practices in real-time. But hiring new talent still starts with your company culture and creating a compelling job listing on your website or a job board. And this time has created an opportunity… Read more »
Be Precise in What You Want: Daniel Thornton’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Daniel Thornton, a training associate with Management Systems International, shares how he leveraged his knowledge and connections to enter his ideal field. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work for Management Systems International, an international development firm. My job is a branch… Read more »
Networking Opens New Opportunities: Melissa Erickson’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Melissa Erickson, the Director of Development at Saturday Academy, shares how networking allowed her to feel confident in her skills and access job opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a fundraising professional. I am a Director… Read more »
Four Benefits of a 4-Day Work Week for Employers and Employees
The pandemic ushered in a new era of workplace flexibility, sparking conversations about a four-day work week. Globally, work-life balance is now front and center in our discussions, and we are rethinking the traditional structure of a work week. In the U.S., the standard five-day work week dates back to the early 1900s, when unions… Read more »
Staying True to Your Values: Steph Routh’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Steph Routh, the Strategic Communications Manager of Sightline Institute, shares the importance of community and staying true to your values. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I have joined a variety of workplaces filled mostly with people I love, doing work I find… Read more »
The Great Resignation Has Arrived: Here’s How to Navigate it as an Employer
As we continue to ride the waves of the pandemic, 41% of workers globally are thinking about quitting their jobs. A poll from Monster reports that 95% of employees are at least contemplating a job change. “The Great Resignation” – a phrase coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M –… Read more »
Fundraising for Social Justice: Em Bookstein’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Em Bookstein, the Development Coordinator at Next Up, shares how they took time to examine their strengths, and pivoted from software engineering to nonprofit fundraising and development. What do you do for a career? I feel excited and privileged to say that nonprofit fundraising and development is now my… Read more »
How to Attract and Retain Talent in a Tight Labor Market
As the U.S. continues to recover from COVID-19, many employers are discussing how to attract talent during a labor shortage and how to prevent the Great Resignation from happening at their organizations. In this competitive labor market, it’s important to update your hiring and recruitment practices so that you don’t lose out on talented candidates. Right… Read more »
The Power of Community: Mona Schwartz’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Mona Schwartz, the Policy Advisor for the Office of Commissioner Carmen Rubio, shares how she found her role by building a strong network and conducting informational interviews. What do you do for a career? I have worked in policy, campaigns, and nonprofits. I work in the social justice field… Read more »
Your Guide to the Top Career Podcasts of 2021
There are so many ways to build and grow your ideal work life, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time. Luckily, career podcasts offer a solution for professionals who want to hear new ideas. In 2017, I created my inaugural Top Career Podcasts Guide: a single source for the best shows dedicated to helping… Read more »
The Future of Work is Hybrid: Here’s How to Ease the Transition
After more than a year of remote work, many employers are planning hybrid work models. Business leaders tout this combination of in-office and remote work as a safe and flexible way for teams to transition into post-COVID work life. It’s a setup that allows employees to collaborate and build relationships with their colleagues while maintaining… Read more »
Every Conversation is an Opportunity: Liz McBride’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Liz McBride, the senior technical recruiter at Atlassian, shares how she found her role by staying in touch with former colleagues and nurturing professional relationships. What do you do for a career? I’m the Senior Technical Recruiter focused on Product; basically, I look for awesome Product Managers who… Read more »
Networking During COVID-19: Alex’s Dolan’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Alex Dolan, the senior director for global outreach and marketing at Global Electronics Council, shares how he networked during the COVID-19 pandemic to find a role that combined marketing and technology. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’m the Senior Director for Global… Read more »
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Why Empathy Matters Now More Than Ever
Emotional intelligence in the workplace was a popular topic long before COVID-19 bore down. After the compounding crises of the past couple of years, it’s not surprising it continues to be in the spotlight. Many of us have learned how empathy cultivates more humane and understanding workplaces. And empathy is a crucial aspect of emotional… Read more »
How to Overcome Digital Overload: 4 Tips to Support Your Team
When you and your team are juggling Zoom meetings, emails, Slack messages, and day-to-day projects, it can feel hard to peel away and find balance. Many offices are approaching the year mark of working from home during COVID-19, and they’re feeling exhausted by so much screen time. Larry Rosen and Alexandra Samuel wrote in Harvard… Read more »
Recruitment Trends for 2021: What to Expect in the New Year
A 2020 marked by COVID-19, economic strife, and racial justice protests has challenged and transformed workplaces everywhere. After a tumultuous year, employers are looking ahead to what they can expect for recruitment trends in 2021. Despite the pandemic’s continued uncertainty, it’s becoming increasingly clear how workplace changes will carry forward into the future. From the… Read more »
Equity Through Education: Joseph Hernandez’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Joseph Hernandez, the chief human resources officer at the Northwest Regional Education Service District, shares how he found a role with an organization that leads with equity. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am the chief human resources officer for the Northwest… Read more »
Taking Care of Your Team: How to Support Your Employees This Winter
After a stressful couple of years, many employees are struggling to keep their morale up. Sixty-seven percent of workers believe that the pandemic has worsened burnout, and 53 percent of virtual or work-from-home employees report working longer hours, according to a survey by Indeed. As an employer, your small acts of kindness and understanding have… Read more »
Overcoming Uncertainty: Miranda Whitters’ Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Miranda Whitters of Columbia Distributing shares her advice on how to balance the uncertainty of job searching with self-care. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work as a recruiting specialist with Columbia Distributing. Our company is among the largest beverage distributors in… Read more »