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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...
Staying Plugged In To a Specialized Field: Julie Magers’ Job Search Story
…found rewarding careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job search and to help us all better understand the local…
How to Take Control of Your Job Search, with Katrina Collier
Podcast Summary: Do you feel in control of your job search? Do you search online and wait for your dream job to appear? It can be a tedious and unfulfilling task, since up to 80% of available jobs go unadvertised. Most positions today are filled by way of referral. So,...
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...
Job Search Strategies for Older Workers, with Jacob Share
Podcast Summary: If you’re an older job seeker, you’ve probably wondered if your age has been a factor in not getting an interview or a job offer for a position you wanted. Ageist hiring practices are very real, but not every rejection is due to age discrimination. This week’s guest,...
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...
How to Land a Great Job After College: Elizabeth Vargas’ Story
Everyone’s job search story is different, but we can all gain insights from each other. We love to hear how our readers have found rewarding careers in Portland, and we…
How to Discover the Right Career for You, with Kylie Butler
Podcast Summary: Understanding who you are, the way you work, and your beliefs are all key to finding the right career for you. Core competencies and skills are important, but truly understanding what lights you up, and what you love doing, can propel you into your next career. This week’s...
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...
Change Sectors, Help Others: Scott Clemans’ Job Search Story
…an important role in helping students make those connections, and I look forward to introducing the students of the Penguin Nation to the Portland metro area workforce, and vice versa….
How to Do a Stealth Job Search, with Bernie Reifkind
Podcast Summary: If you’re ready to find a new job but want to stay in your current company while you look for a better opportunity, you need to engage your job search in stealth mode. You don’t want your boss finding out that you’ve already got one foot out the...
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 Simple Formula for Meaningful Work, with Chris Guillebeau
Podcast Summary: Everyone has distinct interests, skills, and passions. But when it comes to work, most people are looking for the same general thing: engaging, well-paying, and meaningful work. Most of us want a balanced life full of work that brings happiness and prosperity. On this bonus episode of Find...
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, the founder and publisher of Mac’s List. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from Land Your Dream Job...
Job Searching in a New City: Mallory Searcy’s Career Story
…last job (before I moved to Portland) was very similar in nature and I was a communications coordinator for a specialty physicians’ association. I really enjoy providing strategic communications for…
How to Understand (and Fill) Your Leadership Gaps, with Lolly Daskal
Podcast Summary: Some people make success in the workplace look easy. Others struggle and fail despite great talent and ability. This week’s podcast guest, Lolly Daskal, believes that the key to success is knowing your strengths and mindfully acknowledging your weaknesses. Successful people lead from their strengths and avoid getting...
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 Right Way to Resign from Your Job, with Joseph Liu
Podcast Summary: You’ve made the big decision to move on from your current gig. But how do you quit a job without burning bridges or damaging your professional reputation? The best thing for your career is to ensure the transition goes smoothly for yourself, your manager, and the company you...
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 You Need to Use LinkedIn Publishing and Blogging Platforms, with Joshua Waldman
Podcast Summary: LinkedIn is more than just a collection of professional profiles; it is increasingly a publishing platform where people share articles and ideas. With an audience of over 450 million users, LinkedIn publishing has become one of the best tools for building your professional profile with insightful content. On...
Podcast Transcript: Ben Forstag: 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 Ben Forstag, Managing Director of Mac’s List. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from Land Your Dream Job Anywhere....
How to Sync LinkedIn and Your Resume, with Ed Han
Podcast Summary: As a job seeker, you need both a resume and a LinkedIn profile. Sync LinkedIn with your resume, but don’t duplicate content word for word. Each platform has its own particular purpose and, together, they function as a complementary review of your work history. This week’s guest, Ed Han, says...
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 one easy-to-use...
Ageism is Alive and Well, But You Can Fight It, with Kerry Hannon
Podcast Summary: It is against the law for employers to discriminate based on age. Yet, age discrimination is an undeniable truth in the modern workforce. In this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Kerry Hannon shares her tips on how you can overcome age bias when looking for a new...
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, founder and publisher of Mac’s List. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, our...