Podcast Summary:
Fifty years ago, it was common for workers to have the same job (or stay with the same company) from graduation until retirement. Today, the average American will have seven to ten different jobs in their lifetime. This volatility in employment has created more uncertainty–but also more opportunity–for...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, your best online source for rewarding creative and...
…at post-interview follow-up. In Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) job search expert Jenny Foss (AKA: Job Jenny) shares four must-do post-interview protocols. Acing these four steps will…
…should check out: ComNetworkPORTLAND Engaging Local Government Leaders GATHER: A Happy Hour for Social Good Housing Oregon Nonprofit Association of Oregon People’s Nonprofit Accelerator Say Hey! YNPN Portland And, of…
…World Pulse, a Portland-based nonprofit organization that increases the global voice and leadership of women worldwide using the power of digital communication. We believe that when women are heard and…
…are some of the best opportunities for business networking in Portland: 1. Oregon Executives Association Established in 1926, Oregon Executives Association is one of Portland’s oldest and most successful business…
…importantly) the job seeker. Steve Potestio is partner and CEO of Mathys+Potestio, the largest staffing agency for creative professionals in Portland, Oregon. He has decades of experience in the staffing…
…of simultaneous part-time work. This is especially true in tight job markets like the one in Portland. Millennials seem particularly well adjusted for this new reality. Not only do they…
…of your target audience–in this case, hiring managers. Is your resume connecting? In Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond), career consultant Jenny Foss (AKA: Job Jenny) shares her…
…Portland (and Beyond) Satya Byock, psychotherapist and owner of Quarter Life Counseling, offers several suggestions for managing this period of personal and professional uncertainty. 1. Acknowledge that you’re in a…
…anywhere, local is the way to go for Portland people. Some things about Portland are still weird Some say Portland’s surge in popularity (the Portlandia effect?) has killed the city’s…
I once moderated a panel of influential women leaders at the Portland State University Center for Women’s Leadership, where we discussed networking best practices for the latest cohort of New…
…from North Carolina to Portland, via Los Angeles; Costa Mesa; San Diego; Port Townsend, WA; and Cortes Island, BC; I practiced, practiced, practiced. Now when I meet someone new, I…
…in Portland now, and do social media strategy for a digital marketing agency here in town. It’s a fun role, but you know how agencies are–fingers in a lot of…
…I could still do sales, but in a different way and for the right company or product. This helped to guide my job search strategy when I moved to Portland…
Just like the CDC prepared you for the zombie apocalypse, I’m here to prepare you for your Portland job hunt. Finding a new job in Portland can be a scary…
…employers see what you can do. Portland has a large number of staffing companies that arrange temporary jobs. To learn more about working as a temp in Oregon, I talked…
…anywhere from Things You Should Consider Before Moving to Portland to Is Portland Really Where Young People Retire? Portland is a great place to live and work, so if you’re…
…your accomplishments and skills for every job posting. Another reason to do this: many companies in Portland use programs that scan resumes for keywords. Materials missing the relevant phrases never…
…6. How do I dress for an informational interview in Portland? I find that Portland is a snappy, casual town for the most part. What does that mean? Dress nice,…
…We all tend to start with a backstory: “I graduated from The University of Oregon with two degrees, then moved to Portland where I…” This is very natural for most…
…28th Avenue. Culture From Portland Story Theater to Soul Night at The Good Foot, whatever your interest, Portland has an outlet. Geek out to trivia at the WayPost or join…
Signs of change are everywhere in the workplace. Few employers now offer the comfortable bargain of the old industrial economy: lifetime employment and a pension as long as you do…
I had the good fortune a few years back to attend a Communicators Conference sponsored by the Portland Metro Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the Oregon-Columbia…
Editor’s note: A version of this article originally appeared on The University of Oregon’s Career Center blog. I graduated from the University of Oregon with a packed resume in 2011,…
It’s the rare day when Portland career counselor Vicki Lind gets a finger-wag from one of her clients. But that’s what was happening that day. The wobbly digit came from…
Readers always tell me that Mac’s List gives them hope about finding work in Portland. But with so many people competing for every position, I know it isn’t easy to…
…college and would soon be in the same position I was when I arrived in Portland: in search of meaningful, inspiring work. The surprising power of saying “Yes” One student…
Portland isn’t the easiest place to find a job. Even when the economy is good, the demand for good jobs regularly outpaces the supply. For those of you adamant on…
…through Hands On Greater Portland, go to TEDx Portland or another lecture series, or take part in a Portland Meetup group. 3. Talk like a local Every place has its…