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If you’re looking to enter a career where you can serve others and work in a variety of positions, consider working in government. Even if you’ve never held a government position, you can land a fulfilling job with a few strategies. As with most jobs, networking is crucial when...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 206: An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten Wyatt Airdate: August 28, 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...
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When you begin a job search, it’s important to know what makes you stand out from the crowd of applicants. Knowing what makes you unique helps employers see how you can help them and allows you to figure out where you will thrive. But how do you discover...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 205: How to Create a Thriving Career, with Jen Anderson Airdate: August 21, 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 Mac Prichard....
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It’s not uncommon to feel as though a job interview is an interrogation and that your entire life is on display for the interviewer to pick apart. But, an interview is actually a two-way conversation. And while it’s important to prepare for the questions you may get, Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 204: How to Own the Room in a Job Interview, with Rachel Beohm Airdate: August 14, 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....
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If you’re a mid-career professional looking to make a career change, you’re likely to face obstacles as you try to find the best possible position. Since finding that next job can take a while, you need to change your job search and use your time to hone in...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 20: Change Your Job Search by Applying Strategically, with Alfredo Moreno Airdate: August 12, 2019 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...
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As a vice president or C-level executive, you need to find an executive search firm that understands your industry and your expertise. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, a good executive search firm will continue to build their relationship with you and keep you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 203: Everything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy Notowitz Airdate: August 7, 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....
The workforce has changed. Office layouts have been redesigned from cubicles to open offices. Job security seems to have disappeared. You can’t look at the news without seeing something about…
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If you’re considering enlisting a staffing agency to help you find your next job, you need to understand exactly how they work. Find Your Dream Job guests Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth join Mac this week to underline that recruiters are not career coaches and explore how staffing...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 200: How Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth Airdate: July 17, 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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Networking is crucial, not only when you’re looking for a new job, but even before you find your first one. Your college professors can be a great resource for networking with leaders in your chosen field of study. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Elizabeth...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Fostering New Connections To Grow Your Career, with Liz Mead Airdate: July 8, 2019 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 your...
Both employers and job seekers have grown tired of the same old recruiting process. Posting jobs via social media has become commonplace. LinkedIn is cluttered with recruiters near and far…
Hiring new employees is a formidable task for employers – and yet many are lacking a plan of attack. Inconsistency in interviews can spawn serious liability, not to mention bad…
…to find this job? I had been casually looking at job postings for the past six months to keep track of what opportunities were available in the Portland job market….
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Recruiters receive dozens of cover letters and resumes every day. How can you increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters online and receive more job offers? Find Your Dream Job guest Blake Thiess offers a specific set of strategies. In order to get noticed online, Blake says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 195: How to Stand Out Online with Employers, with Blake Thiess Airdate: June 12, 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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Switching job sectors can be challenging for any job seeker. But it’s not impossible to make the switch, especially if you have a strong network of support around you. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amy Chu and I discuss how she went from a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Building a Nonprofit Career, with Amy Chu Airdate: June 10, 2019 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 your host, Mac Prichard....
…new makers and learn about new products and facets of Portland, Oregon. Makers are at the core of what makes Portland special, and I’m lucky to get to support them….
…five local Pacific Northwest employers who have established reputable employer brands. Each of these brands has tried new, creative strategies to build a trusting, authentic reputation. Fully Location: Portland, OR…
…offering complimentary copies of two books, “Land Your Dream Job in Portland“ and “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere“ to every public library in the state of Oregon. “We’re passionate about…
…become the go-to-resource for nonprofit professionals looking for work in Portland. “We’re following the same blueprint as we expand our services into the Seattle market,” notes Prichard. “Through our community…
Bjarke Kronborg has spent his career working for various organizations in Portland, Oregon and Denmark. In his most recent job search, Bjarke started by identifying appealing job positions. Then, he…
Work has changed. Since the beginning of the industrial age, we’ve moved from factories to remote workspaces; from industrial and labor relations into people operations; from pensions to the gig…
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In order to find a career you love, you have to know what you want. Great careers don’t just happen; they’re formed by taking advantage of opportunities, setting goals, and making connections with the people who can help you get the job you want. On this episode of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Clarify Your Career Goals, with Alisyn Maggiora Airdate: May 13, 2019 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 your host, Mac Prichard....
…discussions with job seekers and employers, the answer became clear: Seattle. Yes, Seattle is Portland’s “big sister,” and it’s nearly double the size of our hometown. But Portland and Seattle…
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You’ve found a great job opportunity and you’re excited about the possibilities. It seems like the perfect fit for you. But is sharing your enthusiasm with the hiring manager enough to get you hired? Not always. Sometimes, the fit may be perfect for you but not for the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 190: Your Job Search Isn’t Only About You, with Susanne Aronowitz Airdate: May 8, 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...
…I work for an incredible, 100% remote EdTech startup called Thinkful. Though primarily based in New York City, we have employees all over the U.S. (including Portland)! My role as…
…look at the typical compensation for my position within Portland and the current market value of my professional experience.” But wait until you’re face-to-face to determine specifics. And always keep…
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You know that you need to ask for help when looking for a job. But what do you do when the people you reach out to don’t respond? How can you get people to vouch for your credentials and become your career champions? Find Your Dream Job guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 189: Finding Your Career Champions, with Lora Poepping Airdate: May 1, 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, Mac Prichard....
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Every year, the Find Your Dream Job team asks listeners for their feedback on the podcast format, length, and topics. We discovered that 18 percent of listeners are interested in exploring the topic of career change, and 15 percent are interested in discussing job search strategies. Thanks to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 16: Listener Survey Questions: Job Search Advice from the Mac’s List Team Airdate: April 29, 2019 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....
Mac’s List, an Oregon-based job board, released a new report today that reveals a divide between Portland’s record low unemployment rate and how local workers perceive their career prospects. In…
…top frustrations cited included low wages and frustrating hiring processes. The Disconnect in Portland’s Job Market To me, there seems to be a disconnect in our Portland-area job market. Local…
…by many, local groups and events, like Portland Startup Week, offer networking opportunities to tech-minded locals and new residents working in Portland. Portland job market trends show that we can…