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Are resumes useless in the modern age of hiring? Chris Fields argues that the resume is evolving, but it’s not dead. While paper resumes are less ubiquitous, there’s an essential feature at the core of the resume that professionals still need. We needed resumes decades ago because they...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 129: Are Resumes Dead?, with Chris Fields Airdate: March 7, 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 search, plus...
…you’re looking for in your next job? Applicant: Flexibility. You: What does flexibility mean to you? Applicant: Work from home options. You: How much do you need to work from…
…the entire purpose of a resume! This issue is compounded if you are applying through an applicant tracking system (ATS). Most of these programs are designed to parse data from…
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Expect the ATS! When you’re applying for jobs at large companies, your resume and cover letter are probably getting uploaded to an Applicant Tracking System. So how can you make sure your applications “get through” the ATS? You might already know to repeat key words from the job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 123: What You Need to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems, with James Hu Airdate: January 24, 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...
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Ready to switch careers? Getting the right experience is key to finding success. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest has actionable tips to build your experience and show it to potential employers. Start by taking on volunteer projects with clear objectives so that you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 122: How to Get the Experience You Need to Switch Careers, with Alexis Perrotta Airdate: January 17, 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 get a feeling of dread every Sunday night, it might be a sign that you hate your job. But even if you’re fantasizing about quitting, there are a few things to think about before you decide to leave your current job. About Our Guest: Jessica Sweet...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 120: What to Do if You Hate Your Job, with Jessica Sweet Airdate: January 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...
…come in for five different jobs. As an applicant, you might think “I can do all of these jobs,” but a hiring manager just thinks you don’t know what job…
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Ask better questions, be assertive, and create a conversation. These are the interview strategies that lead to job offers. Our guest Mark Babbitt shares tips and tricks to turn a job interview from an interrogation into a productive dialogue. All it takes is solid preparation and a few...
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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 host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
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Your resume is a crucial tool in your job search, but the process of creating and updating a resume feels outdated. This week’s guest expert, Titus Blair, shares techniques to use automation, analytics tools, and more to customize your resume and bring the job application process into the...
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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 host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black, from the Mac’s...
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Most job seekers use the same traditional approaches. To stand out from a crowd of applicants, you need to get creative! On this episode, we share experiences and ideas for unconventional job search hacks to differentiate yourself from the competition. And guest, Nissar Ahamed, offers unique tips to garner...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
…that may not be covered in their resume. (Check out more cover letter tips here.) What are some personal qualities a nonprofit applicant should possess? An applicant should have a…
…your application stand out and appeal to a particular company. “It’s a chance to get a preview of an applicant. If I meet a really great candidate at a job…
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When you submit a job application, you could be up against hundreds or even thousands of others. It’s hard to stand out in the crowd, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting an interview. This week’s guest, Jenn Swanson, reminds us of simple...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
…job than a permanent one because the applicant pool usually isn’t as competitive because most people are looking for permanent full time positions. Following this advice, I applied at the…
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How do dream jobs happen? We asked an entrepreneur, a career coach, job seekers, and each other in this special episode of Find Your Dream Job. We recorded our 100th episode live, in our hometown of Portland, in front of about 100 of our closest friends, and it...
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Ben Forstag: Good evening and welcome to a live taping of Find Your Dream Job—the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. Now, please put your hands together for tonight’s host and publisher of Mac’s List…Mac Prichard! Mac Prichard: Everybody,...
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Resumes are probably the single most important documents in the job search. Your resume offers a great opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate what you can offer an employer. Guest expert, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, shares her top 6 list of what’s hot and what’s not in creating a...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice...
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If you’re ready to find a new job but want to stay in your current company while you look for a better opportunity, you need to engage your job search in stealth mode. You don’t want your boss finding out that you’ve already got one foot out the...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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As a job seeker, you need both a resume and a LinkedIn profile. Sync LinkedIn with your resume, but don’t duplicate content word for word. Each platform has its own particular purpose and, together, they function as a complementary review of your work history. This week’s guest, Ed Han, says...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac, from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into one easy-to-use...
…bland applicant in a tall stack of other generic applicants. Second, even if an employer does have applicant tracking software, it’s likely that your one-click application will be removed from…
…job. Avoid applicant tracking systems This is a good rule in general, but particularly if you’re applying to a job where you don’t meet all the qualifications. Applicant tracking systems…
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Have you ever written a pain letter to a prospective employer? Doing so may give you a competitive advantage over candidates who use more traditional job search techniques. The traditional hiring process is broken and everyone knows it–both job seekers and hiring managers. The over-automated, keyword-driven, impersonal way...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List, before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my advice...
…manager means you avoid having to deal with online forms, applicant tracking systems, and other potential roadblocks that prevent your application from ever being seen by human eyes. And you…
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Job interviews can be dry and intimidating. They normally have a set format in which the interviewer and interviewee go back and forth, over and over, asking and responding to the same old questions. But it doesn’t need to be this way. This week’s guest, Jeff Altman, says...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job-seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I put all my best advice into...
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Have you ever had a prospective employer ask about your salary history? Or had to include your salary expectation in your application? Do you know what to put for desired salary? This week’s guest, Jim Hopkinson, argues that your response to salary questions can be the difference in...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac, from Mac’s list. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well paying work since 2001 and now I’ve put all my best advice...
…way that demonstrated personal growth? With proper tools and preparation, an applicant can handle behavioral questions easily and without sounding like an arrogant jerk or a do-nothing drone. Instead, you…
…a manager tests an applicant’s skill set is to find out how much they know about the equipment, software, and content management system that comes with the job. This requires…
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Successful job searches require a lot of time and effort. Before you spend time researching an organization, customizing your resume, and writing a cover letter, you need to know if you actually want the job being offered. Far too often, job seekers waste a lot of time applying...
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Mac Prichard: Hi. This is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, available on Amazon on February 1, 2017. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001 and now...
…to quickly find the right candidate. In a group interview, multiple applicants are interviewed simultaneously. The size of group will vary, but employers typically limit the number of interviewees to…
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Did you just spill your coffee all down the front of your shirt? Or, did you forget to turn your phone off before the interview? Or maybe you didn’t bring a printed copy of your resume? There are an infinite number of interview mistakes you can make. Fortunately,...
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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 host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my two co-hosts Ben Forstag, our Managing Director, and...