…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…
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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...
Three Topics You Should Research Before a Job Interview, with Don Raskin
Podcast Summary: Are you doing all the necessary research before an interview? 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”...
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 Dream Jobs Happen: Our Live 100th Episode!
Podcast Summary: How do dream jobs happen? We asked an entrepreneur, a career coach, job seekers, and each other in this special episode of Find Your Dream Job. We recorded our 100th episode live, in our hometown of Portland, in front of about 100 of our closest friends, and it...
Podcast Transcript: Ben Forstag: Good evening and welcome to a live taping of Find Your Dream Job—the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. Now, please put your hands together for tonight’s host and publisher of Mac’s List…Mac Prichard! Mac Prichard: Everybody,...
Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)
Post Summary: Portland is a notoriously tricky place to find work. Whether you’re new to the city, looking to make a career change, or struggling to grow your career here, Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) will help you understand the Portland job market and approach your job search...
A Simple Email Template for Landing Informational Interviews
…email that I might send: SUBJECT LINE: Request for Informational Interview / Writing at Suggestion of John Doe. Dear Mr. Smith, I am exploring opportunities in nonprofit fundraising in Portland….
How to Tell Your Life Story in a Job Interview, with Rob Biesenbach
Podcast Summary: What’s your story? Job seekers often struggle to answer the “Tell me about yourself” question in a job interview. This week’s guest, Rob Biesenbach, makes a case for authentic storytelling in a job interview. Tell a succinct story that shows who you are, what you value, and the...
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...
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How to Bounce Back After a Layoff, with Sherri Thomas
Podcast Summary: Losing a job is always tough, but getting laid off unexpectedly is even harder. It’s emotionally devastating when all of the sudden you lose your job, your paycheck, and the vision you had of yourself, all in one fell swoop. Career coach and guest expert, Sherri Thomas, shares her...
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...
What’s Hot, What’s Not in Resumes with Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
Podcast Summary: Resumes are probably the single most important documents in the job search. Your resume offers a great opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate what you can offer an employer. Guest expert, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, shares her top 6 list of what’s hot and what’s not in creating a...
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...
Boly:Welch | Recruiting and Staffing
Post Summary: Boly:Welch is in the people business – we hire top talent, help clients retain employees and invest in their success. From Executive Search to Recruiting, Contract & Temporary Staffing and HR Consulting, people matter. In 1986, partners Diane Boly and Pat Welch founded the company with a vision based on community connections and...
Developing Tenacity: Leslie Pyfer’s Career Story
…Portland-based recruiter connect with me, but was never sent any kind of lead. The other recruiters I contacted never bothered to get back to me, and that was disappointing. Regardless,…
How to Use Your Network to Get Informational Interviews, with Kate Gremillion
Podcast Summary: Informational interviews are a fairly new strategy in the search for a new career. The application process and job searches of the past were more formal endeavors. As a job seeker, this new adaptation gives you more networking opportunities than were available before. But how do you get...
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...
Do’s and Don’ts for Dress in the Workplace, with Karla Miller
Podcast Summary: Business casual means dressing for business, but in a casual way. Wait, is that a trick question? Clothing choices in the workplace can be frighteningly complex. This week, we tackle the tricky business of business attire. Karla Miller writes about dress in the workplace for the Washington Post...
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...