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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…
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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...