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If you’ve moved to a new city, you might expect it to take a while to find a job that you love. But on this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jackie Starr shares how she found her dream job in a new city in just two...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 28: The Importance of Networking, with Jackie Starr Airdate: April 13, 2020 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, Mac...
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If you’ve been looking for your next position for quite some time, you may feel discouraged. It’s normal to experience depression during an extended job search. It’s also normal to not want to talk about it, says Find Your Dream Job guest Ashley Watkins. You may feel embarrassed...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 238: Coping With Depression During Your Job Search, with Ashley Watkins Air date: April 8, 2020 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...
…great resources to get you started. As our communities practice social distancing, many people are working from home and finding themselves with more free time than usual. It’s easy to…
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Using a job board may seem like a productive way to spend your time, but is it? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Susan Joyce, the answer is “maybe.” Susan says job boards work best when you identify your target employers and customize your resume for those...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 237: Stop Wasting Your Time on Job Boards, with Susan Joyce Air date: April 1, 2020 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...
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The likelihood of an applicant tracking system reviewing your application rather than a human is steadily increasing. How can you beat the applicant tracking system and ensure that your resume rises to the top and doesn’t end up in the trash? First, you need to pay attention to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 236: How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System, with Brandon Laws Air date: March 25, 2020 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...
…COVID-19. Click here to find resources for freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual…
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Are you ready for a career that allows you to impact your community and the world, outside the nonprofit sector? No matter which field your expertise is in, B Corps offer you an opportunity to make that impact. B Corps are companies that are dedicated to transparency and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 235: Why You Should Work for B Corp and How to Do It, with Kathleen Everett Air date: March 18, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
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Are you scoring job interviews but no job offers? If so, it’s time to figure out what you need to do differently in order to move from candidate to new employee. It all begins with the first five minutes of the job interview, says Find Your Dream Job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 234: Why You Didn’t Ace the Interview and Get an Offer, with Sarah Johnston Air date: March 11, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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Looking for a job without clearly defined job search goals typically leads to frustration and unhappiness. A job search is not a research project, says Find Your Dream Job guest Brandy Richardson. Instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall, you need to be aiming at a specific target,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 233: Defining Your Job Search Goals, with Brandy Richardson Airdate: March 4, 2020 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, Mac...
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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...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 232: Six Tips for Making a Successful Career Change, with Laurie Edrman Airdate: February 26, 2020 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...
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While creating the perfect resume takes time and effort, you don’t have to spend hours customizing your resume for each position you apply for. There are some small tweaks you can do in just a few minutes that can be the difference between your resume being reviewed or...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 231: How to Customize Your Resume in 10 Minutes or Less, with Raine Lunke Airdate: February 19, 2020 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...
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In an ever-changing world of technology, many job seekers are now being asked to do video interviews. But if you’ve only done face-to-face interviews before, how do you prepare for an on-camera meeting? Find Your Dream Job guest Kanika Tolver says you need to prepare for a video...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 230: How to Sell Yourself in a Video Interview, with Kanika Tolver Airdate: February 12, 2020 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...
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When you’re searching for your next job, it’s vitally important that you go into the search with some key pieces of information. You need to understand what motivates you, what values you hold, and why you feel the need to move toward a new position. On this bonus...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 26: Identifying Your Career Motivations, with Roxanne Myslewski Airdate: February 10, 2020 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, Mac...
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If you are a working parent seeking a better work-life balance, a family-friendly job can make all the difference. In fact, many companies now offer flexible hours and the option to work remotely. The key to finding a family-friendly job, says Find Your Dream Job guest Lauren Bell,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 229: How to Find a Family-Friendly Job, with Lauren Bell Airdate: February 5, 2020 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,...
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Career gaps are an inevitable fact of life. Whether it’s a voluntary gap to take care of children, or an involuntary gap because you were fired or laid off, you must be ready to explain those gaps to a hiring manager who will see them on your LinkedIn...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 228: Four Ways to Talk About Gaps in Your LinkedIn Profile, with Katie Fogarty Airdate: January 29, 2020 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...
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If you’re like most people, you don’t enjoy talking about your greatest accomplishments. It can feel uncomfortable to “toot your own horn,” even when a hiring manager asks you about your skills and expertise. If you want to stand out in today’s tough job market, Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 227: Stop Underselling Yourself in Your Job Search, with Elizabeth Gross Airdate: January 22, 2020 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...
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If you are the parent of a college student, you want to do everything in your power to help your son or daughter find a great job after graduation. However, the things we think are helpful could actually have a negative impact. Encouraging your child to visit their...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 226: How Parents Can Help (or Hurt) a New Grad’s Job Search, with Margaret Roberts Airdate: January 15, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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Are you afraid of failure in your career or workplace? Failure certainly gets a bad rap in today’s job market. The truth is taking risks and facing failure head-on allows you to be your best self at work. Find Your Dream Job guest Dan Cumberland says that fear...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 225: Why You Need to Fail in Your Career, with Dan Cumberland Airdate: January 8, 2020 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...
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What do you say when a hiring manager asks you why you’re looking for a new job? If this question makes you feel defensive, Find Your Dream Job guest Susan Peppercorn says you need to find a way to put a positive spin on your answer, even if...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 224: How to Explain Why You’re Looking for Another Job, with Susan Peppercorn Airdate: January 1, 2020 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....
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How do you know if your perception of the hiring process matches reality? There are many prevalent misconceptions and common hiring myths out there about the modern hiring process that are completely false. Find Your Dream Job guest expert Dawn Graham says that once you understand how the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 223: Hiring Myths We Need to Stop Believing, with Dawn Graham Airdate: December 25, 2019 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...
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Do you see sales as something that only certain jobs require? Does the thought of selling give you less than pleasant feelings? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Matt Youngquist says you need to change your mindset in order to find a great position. The job market...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 222: 5 Sales Mantras Every Job Seeker Needs to Embrace, with Matt Youngquist Airdate: December 18, 2019 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....
…advice you would offer other job-seekers? You already know the usual: an attractive, error-free resume and practiced, confident interviewing skills. But just as important is knowing what motivates you. We…
…employees to relax and recharge. Bonus if there is a white noise machine, weighted blanket, and essential oil diffuser Coverage for alternative medicine, including acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic services Free…
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Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a prevalent hiring tool, used by a vast majority of employers. If you want to get your resume past an automated system and into a hiring manager’s hands, there are some specific steps you can take. Keywords are important, but Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 221: How to Write a Resume That Appeals to Robots and People, with Virginia Franco Airdate: December 11, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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Spending 40+ hours a week on your job search can be a very draining experience. If you spend eight or more hours per day filling out applications, firing off generic resumes, and scanning job boards, you need to change your strategy, says Find Your Dream Job guest Paige...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 220: Why You Shouldn’t Treat Your Job Search Like a Job, with Paige Webster Airdate: December 4, 2019 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...
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In any job interview, you need to be memorable. You have a much better chance of getting a job offer if the hiring manager remembers you. Find Your Dream Job guest expert Amy Davies shares how effective storytelling can help you stand out. Sharing stories leads to a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 219: Storytelling Your Way to Interview Success, with Amy Davies Airdate: November 27, 2019 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,...
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If you’re currently in a job search, you may be hearing the word “no” more frequently than you’d like. Is it possible to keep a positive mindset when dealing with consistent rejection of your resume or efforts to connect with employers? Find Your Dream Job guest Elizabeth Borelli...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 218: How to Deal With Job Search Rejection, with Elizabeth Borelli Airdate: November 20, 2019 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...
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Do you let things like job postings, layoffs, or irritations at work drive your career decisions? If you’re ready to find more satisfaction in your next job or career move, Find Your Dream Job guest expert Bruce Hazen says you need a well thought-out strategy. You can find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 217: Why You Need a Career Strategy and How to Do It, with Bruce Hazen Airdate: November 13, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
…agents who work in limited locations or on particular property types, every executive search firm has a unique focus and distinct values. Most first work exclusively in specific industries, regions,…
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In most job interviews, the hiring manager will lead with questions like “Tell me about a time when …” Or, “Have you ever faced a situation where…?” These are both examples of behavioral interview questions. Before you walk into an interview, you need to be ready for every...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 216: How to Answer Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Gina Riley Airdate: November 6, 2019 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...