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One of the biggest challenges that you will face in your professional life is choosing a career. It’s not only recent college graduates that face this challenge. Most of us will change careers at least once during our working lives. How do you find the job that’s the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 181: How to Choose the Right Career for You, with Dalan Vanterpool Airdate: March 6, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s episode of Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Sneaker School. It’s an online certificate program from the Fashion Institute of Technology...
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If you walk into an interview ready to answer questions but don’t have any of your own to ask, you are not taking full advantage of the interview process. You have a responsibility to not only answer questions but to ask them of everyone you talk to within...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 179: Interviewing is a Two-Way Street, with Michelle Neal Airdate: February 20, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi, Mac, from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts you chances of landing an...
…our Alumnae Chapter here in Portland, and she reached out to our board to ask if we could get the word out to members across the Portland area. I was…
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It can feel frustrating to hear that you are overqualified for the job you want. Hiring managers may feel it’s a waste of both time and money to hire you if you have more experience than the job requires. There are ways around this, including doing your research...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Tapping Into Your Network To Find New Opportunities, with John Hartman Airdate: February 11, 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...
…from active, community-minded organizations. Search Mac’s List jobs to find more opportunities with B Corps in Portland and beyond. You can also find out more about Portland’s B Corps and…
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It can be scary to quit your job, even if you’re not happy in the role. You may be worried about what others will think or perhaps you feel that you’ve invested too much time in the position to walk away. But, quitting your job can be good...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 175: How to Overcome Your Fears About Quitting Your Job, with Lynn Marie Morski Airdate: January 23, 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...
Contemplating a career change that would require you to move industries? Amy Chu faced this decision when she relocated from the Bay Area to Portland, Oregon. Amy had to decide…
…ways to make new connections, attend more local events, and build a better network in Portland tech. AI Portland AI Portland is a gathering of enthusiasts, professionals, and the AI-curious…
…for Mac’s List, hosts a weekly podcast, Find Your Dream Job, and is the author of two books: Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)and Land Your Dream Job…
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If you have the skills and passion for a position that doesn’t yet exist, there are some specific steps you can take while you wait for that position to be created. Networking to build relationships, volunteering to keep your experience current, and finding a group of people who...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Building Relationships Throughout Your Job Search Journey, with Julie Magers Airdate: January 14, 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 Mac...
…Portland community, and more. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work for A.wordsmith, a boutique PR firm in Portland. My job encompasses media…
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Every job search requires references. You need people who can attest to the work you’ve done and the skills you possess. But did you know that many employers have a policy against giving references? There is also the possibility that you may have to handle a bad reference....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 173: How to Make Good References Great, with Vicki Lind Airdate: January 9, 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,...
Rachel Shields Ebersole recently relocated to the Portland area from Woodstock, Vermont. Upon arrival in Portland, Rachel did not have many professional connections in the Pacific Northwest. So she started…
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If you have the desire to work in local government, you may wonder what you can do to have the best shot at an open position. Some of these positions receive hundreds of applications and the hiring process can be grueling. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 172: How to Land a Local Government Job, with Serilda Summers-McGee Airdate: January 2, 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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Your job hunt is going well, and you’ve interviewed for several different positions. You are offered one of the positions and you accept, only to receive a more lucrative offer, or one that’s a better fit for you. How do you tell that hiring manager that you’re going...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 171: How to Turn Down a Job Offer, with LaKiesha Tomlin Airdate: December 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 difference in life. I’m your...
…What resources did you use? I used Mac’s List for a year after I decided to return to the US. I bought Mac’s book, “Land Your Dream Job in Portland,”…
…best talent in 2020 and beyond. Candidates are in the driver’s seat. Unemployment in Portland and the Pacific Northwest region has been at a record low for months, meaning talented…
…and rewrite your career story to show off your enthusiasm and ability. Portland-based career coach Mary Blalock joins us on this episode of Find Your Dream Job to share tips,…
…City Club of Portland. Get Stacey’s advice on what you can do to grow your career by volunteering and using local resources. What do you do for a career? Who…
Tanya Zarling graduated from Portland State University in June 2018, and embarked on a two month job search before she was hired. During her search, Tanya applied to over 40…
Portland’s job market is “hot.” Unemployment has been hovering between 3% and 4% for over a year. New businesses are moving to the city, and many existing industries are growing…
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It can be discouraging to face dead ends and disappointment during your job search but knowing your skill set and setting clear career goals can take you all the way from defeat to your dream job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Becca McCulloch and...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Setting Clear Career Goals, with Becca McCulloch Airdate: November 12, 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, founder and...
…story. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a marketing professional in the tech field. I recently started working at the local Portland…
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It is critical to make a great first impression when job hunting. As soon as you walk in the door, you are being judged on your looks, speech, and behavior. However, being on your best behavior is only one aspect of making a great first impression. You also...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 163: How to Nail Your First Impression, with Merryn Roberts-Huntley Airdate: October 31, 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? Who do you work for? I’m the community relations manager at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus in Washington County. How long did it take you to find this…
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…period of unemployment, you’ll relate to Gary Rubin‘s job search journey. Gary decided to make a career change after 12 years working at one of Portland’s largest marketing firms, and…
…new people move to Portland every day of the year. With a huge influx of new residents, job seekers have to compete with thousands of new Portland residents, plus remote…
…Oregon (Forest Grove, OR) 503-352-2877 careerdc@pacificu.edu Portland Community College (Portland, OR) 971-722-7769 Portland State University (Portland, OR) Contact: Greg Flores, Associate Director of Career Services gflores@pdx.edu 503-725-4971 Reed College (Portland,…
…to Land a Tech Job in Portland.” There was a panel of experts and one panelist stuck out for me, Grace Andrews. She said that she had never worked in…