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Are you nervous about making a good impression and standing out in an upcoming job interview? You don’t have to be! Scientific research shows that you can become the hiring manager’s friend, form a connection, and win over any interviewer with just a few simple steps. Our guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 16: How to Be Unforgettable in an Interview, with CK Bray Airdate: October 24, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your...
…My guide will walk you through the basics of navigating the Portland job market, stepping up your job search strategies and enhancing your networking abilities. Download my FREE guide today…
…college or university for free by contacting the university career center or employer services department. There are sometimes strict standards about the kinds of jobs you can share, though, so…
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Do you want to work in the nonprofit sector and still make money? There’s a common misconception that working for nonprofits means you have to give up a competitive salary in exchange for mission-driven work. Our guest this week on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Catalina Rojas,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 161: How to Negotiate a Nonprofit Salary, with Catalina Rojas Airdate: October 17, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host,...
…career development. Invest in training programs and career development opportunities to grow and advance internal employees. These can be free online courses, company-led workshops, expert-led breakout sessions, or other training…
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Up to 80 percent of jobs are never posted online. So how are these positions filled? Through networking. Networking is essential to landing a fulfilling job you love, but most people feel icky doing it. Today’s Find Your Dream Job guest, Halelly Azulay, shares what good networking looks...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 160: Networking Without the Ick Factor, with Halelly Azulay Airdate: October 10, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard, your...
…companies. I currently work at RealWear, a knowledge transfer company based in Vancouver, Washington. If you haven’t heard of RealWear, you will soon! 🙂 RealWear makes ultra-rugged wearable hands-free head-mounted…
…from the crowd, here are some important things to consider. Reputation Matters. Is Your Organization Trusted? With greater working flexibility, professionals can move between jobs, and cities, more freely than…
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As a job seeker, what is the first thing you do when looking for your next job or career move? Do you get online, find jobs you might be interested in, and then go through the online application process? If so, you might be shocked to learn that...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 159: How to Get a Job Without Applying Online, with Austin Belcak Airdate: October 3, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m...
…unlikeable. Diversity hiring is really just hiring with special care taken to ensure procedures are free from biases related to a candidate’s age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other…
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When preparing for a negotiation, especially about money, people are often told that their feelings don’t matter. We are warned to not get emotional at the negotiating table. Women are seen as emotional while men are seen as rational thinkers and therefore better negotiators. But are your feelings...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 158: Why We Need to Talk about the “F” word (Feelings) in Negotiation, with Jamie Lee Airdate: September 26, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...
Self-driving cars, robots, and other automated technologies are changing the way we live. Tech is also changing how we recruit, hire, and treat our teams. But one thing’s clear, in…
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Do you think it’s a best practice to never call or write a hiring manager? Or that you should only apply for jobs where you meet 80% of qualifications? How about the notion that you must tell a hiring manager what you earned at your last job? Our...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 157: How to Get a Job Without Applying Online, with Clark Finnical Airdate: September 19, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m...
…the cutting edge of trends and advances in your industry. The good news is, there are numerous free or relatively inexpensive ways to do this; Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)…
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If you find yourself experiencing doubts about your current job position, look for warning signs that it’s not worth sticking it out. A toxic workplace culture, stagnant company growth, no room for career development and other indicators can be clear signs that it’s time to move on. Our...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 156: Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job, with Jessica Hernandez Airdate: September 12, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Mac...
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This podcast episode marks the third anniversary of the Find Your Dream Job podcast. We’ve now recorded more than 160 weekly shows. Add the more than 50 bonus episodes, and that makes more than 200 podcast programs. To mark the occasion, the Mac’s List team gathered in the...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Career Advice From Three Years of Job Search Conversations Airdate: September 10, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard,...
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In order to find a job where you will thrive, it’s essential to determine if the company’s work culture is the right fit for you. Do you thrive in structured work environments or do you need to work remotely? During the interview process, ask tactical, specific questions about...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 155: How to Find Out if a Company’s Culture is Right For You, with Dorianne St. Fleur Airdate: September 5, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
…now use Mac’s List to recruit local volunteers for free. Previously a paid service, Mac’s List chose to stop charging for volunteer posts to promote community service and support job…
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It’s a common phrase when you’re looking for a job, “keep your options open.” However, keeping all of your options open and applying everywhere is typically not the best approach. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, career coach Caroline Adams reveals why it’s in...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 154: Why You Can’t Keep Your Options Open, with Caroline Adams Airdate: August 29, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for...
Anyone who has ever directed a hiring process knows it can be time-consuming. Add to that the cost of a bad hire, and the process of rehiring and retraining a…
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Every interview typically includes the classic opening line: “Tell me about yourself.” Your answer to this introductory question can be a game changer. In this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, career coach and job search strategist Kerri Twigg shares why your response needs to be...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 153: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Tips, with Kerri Twigg Airdate: August 22, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for your job...
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With today’s competitive job market, submitting your resume online to recruiters can sometimes feel like throwing it into a black hole. However, there’s a better way to highlight your skills, select strategic keywords, and build a better resume that will attract recruiters who are hiring. Tarunum Khan, certified...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 152: How to Make Your Resume Attractive to Recruiters, with Taranum Khan Airdate: August 15, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources...
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Job searching can feel difficult if you’re approaching it alone. One way to go farther in your job search is to team up with friends, coworkers, and mentors to lighten the load, get their advice, and make your job search journey more bearable. On this bonus episode of the Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 06: The Power of Your Network to Drive New Career Directions, with Mariana Lindsay Airdate: August 13, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference...
…professional networking, and industry insights. Creative Mornings is a free monthly breakfast lecture series for creative professionals. Each session starts with a short talk, followed by a Q&A and breakfast….
…your area that won’t show up on volunteer websites or larger, national organizations. Attend volunteer fairs. These events are held all over the country and are often free and open…
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Building a network is essential to finding a career in today’s competitive online job market. Today, the Mac’s List team explores how to build your network strategically with guest expert Sara Holtz on the “Find Your Dream Job” podcast. Find out how to develop a strategy for expanding...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 150: How to Build Your Network Strategically, with Sara Holtz Airdate: August 1, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for your...
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You might think that every job posting is a list of facts about the position. But taking a cursory read of the job posting is a mistake, according to career expert Justin Dux. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, we learn why you need...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 151: How to Read Between the Lines of a Job Posting, with Justin Dux Airdate: August 8, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find...
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If you’re looking for a new job opportunity, you may be weighing out the possibility of taking an internship. But you shouldn’t underestimate the value of internships. Internships can unlock new opportunities, forge new relationships, and create lifelong connections. Find out how to stand out as an intern...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 149: How to Stand Out as an Intern, with Kirk Baumann Airdate: July 25, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for...
…building my resumé with marketing experience. I launched a video marketing campaign, which showcased my content marketing skills. I applied for marketing internships, studied and completed free certifications relevant to…
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If you’re feeling disconnected from your career, it may be because you’re not following your calling. This week’s guest expert Lisa Zigarmi says following your calling is key to unlocking a successful, rewarding, and happier career. Find out how to identify your calling and and how it can...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 148 How to Follow Your Calling in Your Career, with Lisa Zigarmi Airdate: July 18, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources...