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It’s easy to reach out to friends and family when we need information during a job search. But have you ever considered networking with a stranger? Making a cold networking request might not be the easiest step you could take, but it can open up opportunities you wouldn’t...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 437: How to Make a Cold Networking Request, with Emma Britton Airdate: February 14, 2024 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 your...
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You feel like you want a change in your career, but you’re scared. Should you change, or should you stay put and appreciate the job you have? A change can be a positive thing, giving you new opportunities in your day-to-day responsibilities, says Find Your Dream Job guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 436: The 7 Steps To Career Change Success, with Amechi Udo Airdate: February 7, 2024 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 your...
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Careers typically evolve on a fairly linear path. You graduate college, get your first job or internship, and proceed to grow in your field. But what if you turned this path on its head? What if, instead of getting a new job after fifteen years in the workforce,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 73: Exploring New Horizons: Rowena Paz Norman’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: February 5, 2024 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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Your network plays a pivotal role in finding your next job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amanda Green shares how she secured her dream job, even though she wasn’t looking for her next position at the time. Thanks to having a strong network, she...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 72: Dust Off Your Resume: Amanda Green’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: January 8, 2024 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...
…Washington, Vancouver is located at the confluence of the Columbia River and the Willamette River, just across the border from Portland, Oregon. As of the latest available census data from…
Salem, Oregon, is the state’s capital, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, just an hour’s drive south of Portland. Often referred to as the “Cherry City” due to…
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If you’re counting on a generic resume to get your next job, you may be in for a rude awakening. In this digital world, you’re going to need to level up if you want to get past the applicant tracking systems and be invited to interview. Where do...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 428: Your LinkedIn Page, Your Resume, and You, with Enrique Ruiz Airdate: December 6, 2023 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 your...
Oregon and Washington Job Seeker Report 2023 highlights what workers want and how employers can attract and keep talent Portland, Ore., Dec. 5, 2023 – A new report from Mac’s…
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It’s easy to follow an opportunistic path with your career, taking what gets handed to you and making the best of it. But your career becomes more rewarding when you become more intentional. Getting clarity on how you need your job to align with your life is the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 427: How to Make an Intentional Career Change, with Jeff Perry Airdate: November 29, 2023 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 your...
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If you aren’t using LinkedIn to find your next job, you are missing out on a powerful tool. But you have to use it well. Find Your Dream Job guest Nick Poloni says it all starts with a story-driven profile. It’s not enough to have a list of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 425: How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out to a Recruiter, with Nick Poloni Airdate: November 15,2023 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...
…the Portland Job Search Blues 7 Networking Opportunities for Young Professionals in Portland Behind the Remote Work Trend: Finding Remote Jobs in Portland and Seattle Careers in Seattle and Portland:…
…is less expensive than Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco according to Livingcost.org, but more expensive than New York City, Houston, Chicago and nearby Portland. According to the U.S. Census…
Eugene is the second-largest city in Oregon (after Portland) and is the seat of Lane County. Situated along the banks of the Willamette River, picturesque Eugene offers a fantastic blend…
…from my career. After taking courses at Portland Community College, I decided to return to school full-time and get my MBA at Portland State University with the hope that graduate…
…Travel Portland, City of Portland, Portland Metro Chamber, Travel Oregon’s Portland page, and the Portland Relocation Guide. Portland’s Job Market and Economy Portland’s economy is dynamic and diverse, strongly emphasizing…
…especially low, it still falls well below larger cities in the west such as Seattle, Portland, San Francisco or Los Angeles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average salary…
2023 Oregon and Washington Employer Survey Highlights Top Trends in Local Job Market Portland, Ore., Oct. 3, 2023 – A new report from Mac’s List, the Pacific Northwest’s premier job…
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In the world of job seekers, strategy might seem like the last thing you need. After all, you’ll do just about anything to get your next job, right? But a dialed-in strategy is exactly what you need, says Find Your Dream Job guest Amy Santee. Without it, you’re...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 418: Why You Need a Job Search Strategy (and How to Do It), with Amy Santee Airdate: September 27, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...
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If you walk into an interview planning to share “just the facts,” you’ll be quickly forgotten. Stories are what grab our attention and stick in our memory. How do you share stories with a potential employer? Find Your Dream Job guest Elizabeth Bachman says it takes research and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 417: How to Use Stories in Your Job Search, with Elizabeth Bachman Airdate: September 20, 2023 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...
…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 job market!…
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You’ve got the offer. You’re ready to start your new job. But before you accept, you must have all the relevant information to make an informed decision. How do you get this information? You ask the right questions, says Find Your Dream Job guest Gaby Rosenada Valdes. These...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 414: Questions You Must Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer, with Gaby Rosenada Valdes Airdate: August 30, 2023 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...
…unique path. We love to hear how our readers have found rewarding careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job…
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Many people think that salary is the only thing you need to negotiate in the midst of a job offer. But salary alone isn’t a guarantee of success in your career. If you’re a woman or a BIPOC, you need to understand the company’s promotion path, says Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 409: Think About More than Money When Negotiating a Job Offer, with Elizabeth Robillard Airdate: July 26, 2023 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...
…Portland, Oregon. How long did it take you to find this job? In February 2022, after consulting for about 15 months, I once again considered the idea of seeking a…
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You’ve got a job offer, and the salary is more than you expected. You can’t wait to accept. Hold on a sec, says Find Your Dream Job guest Crystal Granger. You need to ask for 24-72 hours to think about it. Crystal says every employer expects you to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 406: Tips and Tricks for Responding to a Salary Offer, with Crystal Granger Airdate: July 5, 2023 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....
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Why should you pay attention to the job market if you aren’t looking for a new job? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Bridget Bimrose shares why she continued to network and look at job boards while happy in her career. Bridget says she wasn’t...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 66: Staying Open and Curious: Bridget Bimrose’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: July 3, 2023 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...
…to its stunning scenery, Oregon boasts a robust and thriving job market. With tech startups in Portland, sustainable agriculture in the Willamette Valley, craft brewing in Bend and world-class wineries…
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You’ve had a bad day at work, and so you go home, jump on the Mac’s List job board, and start sending in as many applications as you can. Why isn’t this a good idea? Because this tactic will never get you the job you actually desire, says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 405: Why You Need to Stop Sending Out Angry Applications, with Brandi Oldham Airdate: June 28, 2023 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....
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Statistics show that more jobs are gained through referrals than in any other way. How do you ensure that your network will refer you for positions that would be a good fit for you? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Natalie Roger shares how keeping...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 65: Taking a Proactive Approach: Natalie Roger’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: June 5, 2023 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...
…in Portland, Oregon. In my role, I am responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for various groups in the admissions process. This involves overseeing the creation…