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It’s so easy to use LinkedIn’s quick apply, isn’t it? No more spending hours filling out applications. But those quick apply links might be hurting your chances of getting the job, says Find Your Dream Job guest Sabrina Pomar. Using quick apply submits your resume, whereas a company’s...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 447: Why You Should Apply on a Company Career Page, with Sabrina Pomar Airdate: April 24, 2024 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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If you’re looking for a job, you’re being intentional, right? Not necessarily, says Find Your Dream Job guest Hayden Iverson Todd. Hayden defines an intentional job search as knowing the type of position that will benefit your overall lifestyle. We spend too much time at work to apply...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 446: How to Do an Intentional Job Search, with Hayden Iverson Todd Airdate: April 17, 2024 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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We hear a lot about branding in the job market, but what does it mean to create a personal brand? Find Your Dream Job guest Michael Ramirez says you already have one, whether intentional or not. Michael defines a personal brand as the way you communicate your values...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 445: How to Create and Share Your Personal Brand, with Michael Ramirez Airdate: April 10, 2024 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...
…to hear how our readers have found rewarding careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job search and to help…
New Feature Aims to Streamline Recruitment Process and Benefit Job Seekers Portland, Ore., April 4, 2024 – Mac’s List, the leading job board in the Pacific Northwest, has updated its…
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Every job seeker knows that a great resume is the ticket to their dream job, but what makes a resume stand out to hiring managers? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Cassie Ademola, your resume needs certain things to stay out of the No pile. It’s crucial...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 444: What Your Resume is Missing, with Cassie Ademola Airdate: April 3, 2024 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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What would it be like to create your own job instead of looking for one? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Kelly Noack shares how she expanded the job she was doing for one arm of a larger company. Kelly’s success in IT security and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 75: Innovating a Career in IT: Kelly Noack’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: April 1, 2024 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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If you see networking as large meet-ups and one-off coffee dates, it’s time to rethink your networking strategy. Find Your Dream Job guest Sophia Wellons stresses the need for building long-term relationships through networking. Networking isn’t simply meeting someone and asking them if they have a job for...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 443: How to Build Effective Relationships When You Network, with Sophia Wellons Airdate: March 27, 2024 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...
…organizes around Portland’s pressing issues, including: safe and efficient transportation, equity in entrepreneurship, access to capital, as well as housing and homelessness. City Club of Portland City Club of Portland…
…or tactics that have contributed to your success? Job Boards When I moved from San Francisco to Portland 14 years ago, I was still looking for jobs on Craigslist, which…
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We all know we need to network, yet the thought of being in a room full of strangers making small talk turns many of us off. What if networking could be as natural as speaking with a friend? It can, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Katy...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 439: Why Your Network Matters In Your Job Search, with Katy Byrtus Airdate: February 28, 2024 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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It’s easy to reach out to friends and family when we need information during a job search. But have you ever considered networking with a stranger? Making a cold networking request might not be the easiest step you could take, but it can open up opportunities you wouldn’t...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 437: How to Make a Cold Networking Request, with Emma Britton Airdate: February 14, 2024 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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You feel like you want a change in your career, but you’re scared. Should you change, or should you stay put and appreciate the job you have? A change can be a positive thing, giving you new opportunities in your day-to-day responsibilities, says Find Your Dream Job guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 436: The 7 Steps To Career Change Success, with Amechi Udo Airdate: February 7, 2024 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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Careers typically evolve on a fairly linear path. You graduate college, get your first job or internship, and proceed to grow in your field. But what if you turned this path on its head? What if, instead of getting a new job after fifteen years in the workforce,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 73: Exploring New Horizons: Rowena Paz Norman’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: February 5, 2024 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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Your network plays a pivotal role in finding your next job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amanda Green shares how she secured her dream job, even though she wasn’t looking for her next position at the time. Thanks to having a strong network, she...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 72: Dust Off Your Resume: Amanda Green’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: January 8, 2024 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...
…Washington, Vancouver is located at the confluence of the Columbia River and the Willamette River, just across the border from Portland, Oregon. As of the latest available census data from…
Salem, Oregon, is the state’s capital, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, just an hour’s drive south of Portland. Often referred to as the “Cherry City” due to…
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If you’re counting on a generic resume to get your next job, you may be in for a rude awakening. In this digital world, you’re going to need to level up if you want to get past the applicant tracking systems and be invited to interview. Where do...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 428: Your LinkedIn Page, Your Resume, and You, with Enrique Ruiz Airdate: December 6, 2023 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...
Oregon and Washington Job Seeker Report 2023 highlights what workers want and how employers can attract and keep talent Portland, Ore., Dec. 5, 2023 – A new report from Mac’s…
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It’s easy to follow an opportunistic path with your career, taking what gets handed to you and making the best of it. But your career becomes more rewarding when you become more intentional. Getting clarity on how you need your job to align with your life is the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 427: How to Make an Intentional Career Change, with Jeff Perry Airdate: November 29, 2023 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 aren’t using LinkedIn to find your next job, you are missing out on a powerful tool. But you have to use it well. Find Your Dream Job guest Nick Poloni says it all starts with a story-driven profile. It’s not enough to have a list of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 425: How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to a Recruiter, with Nick Poloni Airdate: November 15,2023 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...
…Network in Portland How I Found a Job in Portland How I Found a Job in Portland, Oregon: Mac’s Story How Portland Works: 3 Keys for Building a Career Here…
…is less expensive than Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco according to Livingcost.org, but more expensive than New York City, Houston, Chicago and nearby Portland. According to the U.S. Census…
Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon (after Portland) and is the seat of Lane County. Situated along the banks of the Willamette River, picturesque Eugene offers a fantastic blend…
…from my career. After taking courses at Portland Community College, I decided to return to school full-time and get my MBA at Portland State University with the hope that graduate…
…Travel Portland, City of Portland, Portland Metro Chamber, Travel Oregon’s Portland page, and the Portland Relocation Guide. Portland’s Job Market and Economy Portland’s economy is dynamic and diverse, strongly emphasizing…
…especially low, it still falls well below larger cities in the west such as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco or Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average salary…
2023 Oregon and Washington Employer Survey Highlights Top Trends in Local Job Market Portland, Ore., Oct. 3, 2023 – A new report from Mac’s List, the Pacific Northwest’s premier job…
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In the world of job seekers, strategy might seem like the last thing you need. After all, you’ll do just about anything to get your next job, right? But a dialed-in strategy is exactly what you need, says Find Your Dream Job guest Amy Santee. Without it, you’re...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 418: Why You Need a Job Search Strategy (and How to Do It), with Amy Santee Airdate: September 27, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...
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If you walk into an interview planning to share “just the facts,” you’ll be quickly forgotten. Stories are what grab our attention and stick in our memory. How do you share stories with a potential employer? Find Your Dream Job guest Elizabeth Bachman says it takes research and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 417: How to Use Stories in Your Job Search, with Elizabeth Bachman Airdate: September 20, 2023 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...