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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...
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Julie Dalrymple moved to Portland from a small, tight-knit community in Napa, California. When she first moved to the Pacific Northwest, she missed that built-in network of connections. So she started attending networking events, volunteering with local organizations, and conducting informational interviews. Soon, Julie had built a strong...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 004: Finding New Opportunities by Volunteering, with Julie Dalrymple Airdate: June 11, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want,...
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Setting goals in your job search is an essential step to find the best opportunities through your network. Amanda Temby decided to move to Portland from another state, but at…
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What do you do when you know you need to move forward in your career, but you need some direction? Many people end up in career paths that aren’t a great fit for their natural talents and passions. If you’re looking for a better job fit, start to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 141: To Get the Best Job Fit, Know Your Strengths, with Mary Blalock Airdate: May 30, 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...
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…about racial inclusion efforts in Portland, starting with Partners in Diversity and Urban League of Portland. There are also numerous women’s professional groups in the Portland community that take on…
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You’ve heard it again and again: it’s all about who you know. Especially in a job search, experts encourage everyone to reach out to their friends and professional connections to find work opportunities through word of mouth. That’s the Hidden Job Market. But what does it look like...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 003: The Hidden Job Market in Action, with Doug Wells Airdate: May 14, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you...
…offices in Portland and San Francisco. Ginny reveals how she overcame the burn out and tiresome nature of the job-hunting experience. She shares how a combination of personal networking, a…
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Nobody enjoys a long job search. To speed things up, many candidates put more and more time and effort into the job hunt. Our guest expert this week is recruiter Jim Stroud. He says if you want to find your next job faster, you need to work smart....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 138: 3 Things You Must Do to Find a Job Faster, with Jim Stroud Airdate: May 9, 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...
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We can all learn from the success of those around us. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest Polina Selyutin shares common themes she has heard in dozens of conversations with successful women who love their careers. From having an abundance mindset to approaching networking...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 137: 3 Lessons Learned from 65 Career Conversations, with Polina Selyutin Airdate: May 2, 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...
Have you ever wondered why recruiters contact you for positions you’ve turned down already? Or why you submit your resume to every position they have and never hear anything back?…
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When you apply for a job, your competition is probably pretty similar to you in terms of experience, expertise, and credentials. But we all have something unique to offer, and that’s what you should sell in your professional bio. Tell your story in your bio! There’s no other...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 136: Why Your Bio Matters More Than Your Resume, with William Arruda Airdate: April 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...
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Career experts talk a lot about career changers and encore careers, but what does it actually look like for an experienced professional to break back into the job market after a years-long career break? Leslie Yeargers will show you how she made it happen for herself, from strategic...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 2: JSSS, with Leslie Yeargers Airdate: April 9, 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...
…network! The more people you know, the better your chances are for getting a job, especially in Portland. Go to networking events and do informational interviews with folks in departments…