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When you’re a recent college graduate, it can feel daunting to have to find a job with no previous experience in your field. The good news is, all you need to find a great job are: a good network, special skills that set you apart, and knowing how...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Highlighting Your Skills to Land the Perfect Job, with Drake MacFarlane Airdate: October 8, 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...
Aaron Cohen spent months starting conversations with his network, conducting in-depth research and customizing his cover letter, in order to find the right position for him in Portland’s busy tech…
…as well as the home to Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon and Nike, Portland is drawing talented people and businesses—which means competition for the best talent is skyrocketing. More…
…do you work for? I am the Manager of Vegetation Management for Portland General Electric. Our departments are responsible for all things vegetation at our utility. The (3) groups that…
…I had an amazing team of reporters covering government, from Portland City Hall to Oregon’s congressional delegation. I loved the sense of mission, the adrenaline and the camaraderie of smart,…
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In order to find a job where you will thrive, it’s essential to determine if the company’s work culture is the right fit for you. Do you thrive in structured work environments or do you need to work remotely? During the interview process, ask tactical, specific questions about...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 155: How to Find Out if a Company’s Culture is Right For You, with Dorianne St. Fleur Airdate: September 5, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
…developed skills—facilitating teams, anticipating and solving problems, assuming responsibility, resolving conflict—and how they are invaluable to the job in question. A great resource for translating relevant proficiencies is Portland State…
Anyone who has ever directed a hiring process knows it can be time-consuming. Add to that the cost of a bad hire, and the process of rehiring and retraining a…
…role at Metro, supporting the four visitor venues — the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Portland’5 Centers for the Arts. Previously, I worked with destination marketing…
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Job searching can feel difficult if you’re approaching it alone. One way to go farther in your job search is to team up with friends, coworkers, and mentors to lighten the load, get their advice, and make your job search journey more bearable. On this bonus episode of the Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 06: The Power of Your Network to Drive New Career Directions, with Mariana Lindsay Airdate: August 13, 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...
Ready to reach the Mac’s List community of professional-level job seekers in Portland and beyond? Let’s talk about your organization’s hiring needs and find a solution that will fit your…
…Portland marketing scene. Entrepreneurs’ Organization Portland Technology Association of Oregon The Nonprofit Association of Oregon Young Nonprofit Professionals Network PRSA Oregon AIGA ComNetPDX Can’t-Miss Portland Marketing Events Creative Mornings Start…
…time commitment involved. If you’re in the Portland area, start with Hands On Greater Portland. Network with fellow volunteers. Look for places that let you informally interview before committing. Having…
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Building a network is essential to finding a career in today’s competitive online job market. Today, the Mac’s List team explores how to build your network strategically with guest expert Sara Holtz on the “Find Your Dream Job” podcast. Find out how to develop a strategy for expanding...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 150: How to Build Your Network Strategically, with Sara Holtz Airdate: August 1, 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...
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You might think that every job posting is a list of facts about the position. But taking a cursory read of the job posting is a mistake, according to career expert Justin Dux. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, we learn why you need...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 151: How to Read Between the Lines of a Job Posting, with Justin Dux Airdate: August 8, 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...
…super supportive family. My mom sent me a copy of Mac’s “Land Your Dream Job in Portland (And Beyond)” book and I literally used it every step of the way….
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If you’re looking for a new job opportunity, you may be weighing out the possibility of taking an internship. But you shouldn’t underestimate the value of internships. Internships can unlock new opportunities, forge new relationships, and create lifelong connections. Find out how to stand out as an intern...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 149: How to Stand Out as an Intern, with Kirk Baumann Airdate: July 25, 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...
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If you’re feeling disconnected from your career, it may be because you’re not following your calling. This week’s guest expert Lisa Zigarmi says following your calling is key to unlocking a successful, rewarding, and happier career. Find out how to identify your calling and and how it can...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 148 How to Follow Your Calling in Your Career, with Lisa Zigarmi Airdate: July 18, 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...
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On this bonus episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, I chat with Lori Aoki, physician recruiter at The Vancouver Clinic. Lori learned a lot from a year-long job search after moving to a new city. Though the search was discouraging at times, she found ways to build resilience...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Being Resilient in the Face of Rejection, with Lori Aoki Airdate: July 16, 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...
…bit different. How do you find a job in Portland? We’ve created an essential road map of a successful Portland career, How To Find A Job in Portland. This guide will…
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…way to get applicants. But if you’re looking for qualified, talented candidates in today’s crowded, competitive marketplace, you’ve got an entirely different challenge. Mac’s List has been Portland’s job board…
…hosted by eBay, here in Portland. I went to tech-career conferences as well and introduced myself to as many people as possible. I also found LinkedIn profiles of people in…
…did you overcome this challenge? One huge challenge I had: finding consumer-facing tech marketing roles in Portland was difficult, and not a lot of companies in other big cities offer…
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Freelance work is trending, and it doesn’t have to be an exhausting, feast-or-famine career. Your career can prosper as a freelancer if you build a portfolio of skills that can allow you to work on a variety of projects at any given time. Rethink short-term gigs by learning...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 145: Why You Need a Portfolio Career and How to Do It, with Anne Pryor Airdate: June 27, 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...
…Portland today, you know it’s harder than ever to connect with professionals who have it all: qualifications, experience, excitement, and common sense. But those people are out there. We know…
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In today’s world, applying for a job online means you’re bound to face some fierce competition. In some cases, you may be competing with an internal candidate. And in other instances, you may be competing with recruiters working for the hiring manager. Any number of online job postings...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 144: The Truth About Job Postings, with Christine LaPorte Airdate: June 20, 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...
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Anyone who has gone through a job search can tell you that rejection is par for the course. Even the most skilled professionals have failed more than once. And even perfect candidates can lose out on a job because of something outside of their control. One of the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 143: How to Handle Job Rejection, with Añuli Ola-Olaniyi Airdate: June 13, 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...