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Like it or not, we live in a digital age. Each of us has a digital presence, and the first impression we make for many job opportunities will happen online. Do you know what your personal brand is, and are you telling your story online in the best...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 124: 4 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand Online, with Ryan Rhoten Airdate: January 31, 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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Julie moved to Portland, Oregon with skills, experience, and energy that she put into networking and volunteering. She was doing everything right, but she still experienced rejection and struggle before…
…And in a tight labor market like Portland’s, truly talented candidates will have multiple options and might not want to wait to audition when they can get a direct-hire offer….
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Ready to switch careers? Getting the right experience is key to finding success. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest has actionable tips to build your experience and show it to potential employers. Start by taking on volunteer projects with clear objectives so that you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 122: How to Get the Experience You Need to Switch Careers, with Alexis Perrotta Airdate: January 17, 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...
…do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am the Membership Coordinator at the Portland Business Alliance; the regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as being…
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Do things to help people in your network. Don’t expect anything in return. When you approach your career as part of a robust professional community, you’ll build goodwill with others who will want to help you in the future. Our guest shares tips for job seekers to use...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 118: The Secret to Career Success: Pay it Forward, with Tony Restell Airdate: December 20, 2017 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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LinkedIn has tons of tools for the job seeker, but recommendations are one of the most powerful. Our guest shares step-by-step guidelines for getting and giving great LinkedIn recommendations to help prove your value as a professional in the modern job market. About Our Guest: Viveka von Rosen...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 117: LinkedIn Recommendations 101, with Viveka von Rosen Airdate: December 13, 2017 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, your host...
…asks you where to find the best coffee in downtown Portland? Be direct in what you want assistance with – a connection, a referral, an idea, a resume review, an…
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Do you have a strategy for landing your dream job? Robert Cugno says you need to build the right relationships and craft a mission and vision for yourself to be ready when the right position opens up. Aligning yourself with key people will help you advance your career,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 116: How to Position Yourself For Your Next Job, with Robert Cugno Airdate: December 6, 2017 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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Ask better questions, be assertive, and create a conversation. These are the interview strategies that lead to job offers. Our guest Mark Babbitt shares tips and tricks to turn a job interview from an interrogation into a productive dialogue. All it takes is solid preparation and a few...
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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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
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…recruiters, also called staffing agencies, are different from internal corporate recruiters. Boly:Welch, where I work here in Portland, is a third-party agency recruiter. These recruiters are hired by companies to…
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One of the toughest parts of building a successful career is finding direction. By writing down what you want to achieve, you can make decisions that will lead you to the career you were meant to have. On this episode, guest Maggie Mistal explains why everything about career...
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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, your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black, from the Mac’s...
…Chapter International Association of Business Communicators Portland Advertising Federation Portland New Generations Rotary Club Portland Business Journal’s Book of Lists Oregon Business’s 100 Best The Oregonian’s “People on the Move”…
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Most job seekers use the same traditional approaches. To stand out from a crowd of applicants, you need to get creative! On this episode, we share experiences and ideas for unconventional job search hacks to differentiate yourself from the competition. And guest, Nissar Ahamed, offers unique tips to garner...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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The first step to finding your dream job is understanding what activities bring you joy. This week’s guest, Sally Hubbard, advises job seekers to pay attention to joy-inducing activities to help guide what you want to do with your career. This Week’s Guest Sally Hubbard is an investigative...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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When it comes to interviews, there’s really only one secret: preparation pays off! Many job seekers don’t prepare in essential ways before they apply for a job. Our guest Anita Bruzzese explains why casting a wide net is a bad job search strategy and she shares tips to...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
…provide HR support for a dedicated group of food distribution employees in NE Portland. How long did it take you to find this job? I’d been casually searching for a…
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Good manners still count in the modern workplace. Whether you know it or not, the things you do–and don’t do–make a big impression on your boss, your interviewer, or your colleagues. Guest expert Lee Caraher shares essential reminders to make a great impression, and avoid disaster, by staying...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
When it comes to understanding nonprofit jobs in Portland, few people are more informed than Kathy Grimm. Kathy worked at the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette for more than 38…
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What makes a hiring manager say no to a job application? On this episode, guest expert Mandi Woodruff highlights the common job application mistakes she sees during a hiring process, illuminating innovative ways that job seekers can impress hiring managers and secure an interview from the first interaction....
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
…NW Natural, a large employer in downtown Portland, receives anywhere from 100 to 1,000 online applications for each job opening. Oregon Health & Science University, the largest employer in Portland,…
…events for young professionals in Portland: 1. Emerging Professionals of Portland Organized by the Portland Metro Chamber, the local chamber of commerce, EPOP offers programming focused on educational and professional…
…you still need to dress formally for a job interview. There are exceptions to the rule, such as jobs at Portland’s tech startups, so research an office’s culture. Whatever your…
…organizations If the company culture seems laid back, as many Portland agencies are, wear something that shows you understand and appreciate this. But don’t over—or under—do it! The other employees…