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Unconventional Job Search Hacks That Work, with Nissar Ahamed
Podcast Summary: 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...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
How Finding Joy Leads to Career Success, with Sally Hubbard
Podcast Summary: 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...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
The One Thing You Must Do in a Job Interview, with Anita Bruzzese
Podcast Summary: 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...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
Making the Leap: Dana Bertermann’s Career Change Story
…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…
Manners that Matter in the Workplace, with Lee Caraher
Podcast Summary: 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...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
How to Get a Nonprofit Job in Portland
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…
Don’t Make These Job Application Mistakes, with Mandi Woodruff
Podcast Summary: 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....
Podcast Transcript: 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...
Why Employers Go to Job Fairs (and You Should Too!)
…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,…
Networking Opportunities for Young Professionals 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…
Take Charge of Your Next Job Interview
…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…
How to Pick the Right Interview Outfit
…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…
How to Write Cover Letters That Work
…For example, consider the average sentence length and what technical jargon is used on the company’s website. Portland State’s Online Career Center is a great local resource. Find a specific…
Why it Pays to Take Risks in Your Career, with Joymarie Parker
Podcast Summary: Big risks can deliver big rewards for your career, whether it’s switching industries or asking for more money. While change is scary, it’s worthwhile to take risks in your career if you have a goal in mind. Joymarie Parker says you should be taking risks in your career,...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
Find Your Tribe to Land a Job in Portland
…what associations they’d recommend you join. Communities TEDx Portland is a great example of a creative, talented and innovative community in Portland. SuperThank is a community committed to radical acts…
How I Found a Job in Portland, Oregon: Mac’s Story
…mayor of Portland in 1992. How did I find a job in Portland while living in Boston, 2,536 miles away? Here’s what worked for me and what I’d advise anybody…
Awesome Cover Letter Templates for Landing an Interview
…two cover letters that work–and helped the writers land an interview. Jane Doe 123 Main Street Portland, OR 97206 Acme Agency Attention: John Smith, Managing Director 555 Market Street Portland,…
You Can’t Do Your Job Search Alone, with Dawn Rasmussen
Podcast Summary: On today’s bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Dawn Rasmussen, President of Pathfinder Careers, shares her contribution to our book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. How effective is networking? If you apply for a job online you have a 2% chance of getting an interview. If you apply...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted 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...
3 Organizations Professional Women in Portland Can Use to Connect
…inspiration flowing in the meantime. More Networking Opportunities for Portland Women This list is just a sampling of the networking opportunities for women in Portland, and we’ll work to keep…
How to Rebuild Your Confidence After a Layoff, with Jane Jackson
Podcast Summary: Losing your job—under any circumstances—is a painful, embarrassing experience, and it’s natural to be upset. You may feel like you’ve lost control of your life, or that you’ll never find another job. Plus there’s the stress of managing your financial responsibilities on a diminished income. While it’s natural to...
Podcast Transcript: 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 and well-paying jobs since 2001, and now I’ve put all my advice into...
How to Switch Careers, with Danna Redmond
Podcast Summary: When it’s time to switch careers, you need to play to your strengths. Highlight what you’re already good at – those skills that will help you contribute right away – and show people that you’re willing to learn the rest! On this week’s episode, guest expert Danna Redmond...
Podcast Transcript: 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...
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The Best Nonprofit Networking Events in Portland
…organizations, offices, and engaged professionals. This expansive community brings you lots of choices for nonprofit networking events in Portland. If you’re looking to advance your nonprofit career in Portland, or…
Finding Freedom in Freelance Work: Julie Rea’s Job Search Story
…graphic designer in Portland–a mecca for creatives. I had yet to find my proverbial “dream job” working in traditional 9-5 environments. (I was looking for a mix of designing book…
Top 5 Blunders to Avoid When Changing Careers, with Kathy Caprino
Podcast Summary: Do you fantasize about changing careers? On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, we find out what it takes to completely change your career path, and why so many people want to give up on corporate life and open a bed and breakfast. Our guest, Kathy Caprino,...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted 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 3 Topics You Should Research Before a Job Interview, With Don Raskin
Podcast Summary: On this bonus episode, Don Raskin, author of The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job reads his contribution to Mac’s book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. Check out Don’s book “The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job” Knowledge is power and the key to interview preparation is research....
Podcast Transcript: 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...