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How Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth
Podcast Summary: If you’re considering enlisting a staffing agency to help you find your next job, you need to understand exactly how they work. Find Your Dream Job guests Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth join Mac this week to underline that recruiters are not career coaches and explore how staffing...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 200: How Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth Airdate: July 17, 2019 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...
Fostering New Connections To Grow Your Career, with Elizabeth Mead
Podcast Summary: Networking is crucial, not only when you’re looking for a new job, but even before you find your first one. Your college professors can be a great resource for networking with leaders in your chosen field of study. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Elizabeth...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Fostering New Connections To Grow Your Career, with Liz Mead Airdate: July 8, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your...
How to Revamp Your Resume To Explain A Career Change
…Assistant Northwest Recruiting Firm, Portland, Oregon 2013-2015 Administrative Assistant II Your Software Needs Inc., Portland, Oregon Education BA – Communications University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon Chronological Resume Example Jane Wilson…
Creative Recruiting Strategies That Work
Both employers and job seekers have grown tired of the same old recruiting process. Posting jobs via social media has become commonplace. LinkedIn is cluttered with recruiters near and far…
Modern Recruiting Strategies: How to Conduct A Better Job Interview
Hiring new employees is a formidable task for employers – and yet many are lacking a plan of attack. Inconsistency in interviews can spawn serious liability, not to mention bad…
Tailor Your Resume for a New Industry: Ashlan Glazier-Anderson’s Job Search Success Story
…to find this job? I had been casually looking at job postings for the past six months to keep track of what opportunities were available in the Portland job market….
How to Find and Impress Recruiters in Your Industry, with Blake Thiess
Podcast Summary: Recruiters receive dozens of cover letters and resumes every day. How can you increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters online and receive more job offers? Find Your Dream Job guest Blake Thiess offers a specific set of strategies. In order to get noticed online, Blake says...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 195: How to Stand Out Online with Employers, with Blake Thiess Airdate: June 12, 2019 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...
Building a Nonprofit Career, with Amy Chu
Podcast Summary: Switching job sectors can be challenging for any job seeker. But it’s not impossible to make the switch, especially if you have a strong network of support around you. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amy Chu and I discuss how she went from a...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Building a Nonprofit Career, with Amy Chu Airdate: June 10, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac Prichard....
Becoming Known To Uncover New Career Avenues: Meghan Sinnott’s Job Search Success Story
…new makers and learn about new products and facets of Portland, Oregon. Makers are at the core of what makes Portland special, and I’m lucky to get to support them….
Employer Branding in the Pacific Northwest: Examples from Local Companies
…five local Pacific Northwest employers who have established reputable employer brands. Each of these brands has tried new, creative strategies to build a trusting, authentic reputation. Fully Location: Portland, OR…
Mac’s List Donating Job Search Books to Oregon Libraries
…offering complimentary copies of two books, “Land Your Dream Job in Portland“ and “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere“ to every public library in the state of Oregon. “We’re passionate about…
New Mac’s List Partnership With Washington Nonprofits Expands Nonprofit Hiring Support
…become the go-to-resource for nonprofit professionals looking for work in Portland. “We’re following the same blueprint as we expand our services into the Seattle market,” notes Prichard. “Through our community…
From Portland to Denmark: Bjarke Kronborg’s Job Search Success Story
Bjarke Kronborg has spent his career working for various organizations in Portland, Oregon and Denmark. In his most recent job search, Bjarke started by identifying appealing job positions. Then, he…
10 Ways to Lose a Candidate in a Tight Job Market
Work has changed. Since the beginning of the industrial age, we’ve moved from factories to remote workspaces; from industrial and labor relations into people operations; from pensions to the gig…
Clarify Your Career Goals, with Alisyn Maggiora
Podcast Summary: In order to find a career you love, you have to know what you want. Great careers don’t just happen; they’re formed by taking advantage of opportunities, setting goals, and making connections with the people who can help you get the job you want. On this episode of...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Clarify Your Career Goals, with Alisyn Maggiora Airdate: May 13, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac Prichard....
Great Jobs for Portland and Beyond: Mac’s List Expands to Seattle
…discussions with job seekers and employers, the answer became clear: Seattle. Yes, Seattle is Portland’s “big sister,” and it’s nearly double the size of our hometown. But Portland and Seattle…
Your Job Search Isn’t Only About You, with Susanne Aronowitz
Podcast Summary: You’ve found a great job opportunity and you’re excited about the possibilities. It seems like the perfect fit for you. But is sharing your enthusiasm with the hiring manager enough to get you hired? Not always. Sometimes, the fit may be perfect for you but not for the...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 190: Your Job Search Isn’t Only About You, with Susanne Aronowitz Airdate: May 8, 2019 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...
Staying Connected and Keeping in Touch: Candace Salim’s Job Search Success Story
…I work for an incredible, 100% remote EdTech startup called Thinkful. Though primarily based in New York City, we have employees all over the U.S. (including Portland)! My role as…
How to Write a Salary Negotiation Email
…look at the typical compensation for my position within Portland and the current market value of my professional experience.” But wait until you’re face-to-face to determine specifics. And always keep…
Finding Your Career Champions, with Lora Poepping
Podcast Summary: You know that you need to ask for help when looking for a job. But what do you do when the people you reach out to don’t respond? How can you get people to vouch for your credentials and become your career champions? Find Your Dream Job guest...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 189: Finding Your Career Champions, with Lora Poepping Airdate: May 1, 2019 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 host, Mac Prichard....
Listener Survey Questions: Job Search Advice from the Mac’s List Team
Podcast Summary: Every year, the Find Your Dream Job team asks listeners for their feedback on the podcast format, length, and topics. We discovered that 18 percent of listeners are interested in exploring the topic of career change, and 15 percent are interested in discussing job search strategies. Thanks to...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 16: Listener Survey Questions: Job Search Advice from the Mac’s List Team Airdate: April 29, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life....
Mac’s List Surveys Job Seekers, Says Portland Employers Missing Opportunities to Recruit Talent
Mac’s List, an Oregon-based job board, released a new report today that reveals a divide between Portland’s record low unemployment rate and how local workers perceive their career prospects. In…
The State of the Portland Job Seeker 2019: Local Candidates are Available, and Skeptical
…top frustrations cited included low wages and frustrating hiring processes. The Disconnect in Portland’s Job Market To me, there seems to be a disconnect in our Portland-area job market. Local…
Careers in Seattle and Portland: Working in the Pacific Northwest
…by many, local groups and events, like Portland Startup Week, offer networking opportunities to tech-minded locals and new residents working in Portland. Portland job market trends show that we can…
How to Network Online With Strangers, with Stacey Lane
Podcast Summary: If you’ve exhausted your personal network and run out of known resources, you may need to reach out to people you do not know online for the next step in your job search or career. But what if they don’t answer you? Find Your Dream Job guest Stacey...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 188: How to Network Online with Strangers, with Stacey Lane Airdate: April 24, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s show is brought to you by the City of Portland, Oregon, the city that works. The City of Portland is hiring today and posts new jobs...
How to Know What Salary to Ask For, with Anica John
Podcast Summary: It’s easy to be so determined to land a new job that you don’t stop to consider what your career and financial goals are. Before you send out your next job application, you need to research salaries for your industry and position. Find Your Dream Job guest Anica...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 187: How to Know What Salary to Ask For, with Anica John Airdate: April 17, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s show is brought to you by the City of Portland, Oregon, the city that works. The City of Portland is hiring today and posts...
Connecting with a Career Coach: Laura Glazer’s Job Search Success Story
…signage in our downtown Portland studio and production facility. How long did it take you to find this job? It took me six months to find this job. How did…
How to Rebrand Yourself When Changing Careers, with Lisa Lewis
Podcast Summary: Whether you realize it or not, you have a professional brand; something you are known for and that represents you in your career space. But if you are in the midst of switching careers, you may need to rebrand yourself. Find Your Dream Job guest Lisa Lewis says...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 186: How to Rebrand Yourself When Changing Careers, with Lisa Lewis Airdate: April 10, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s show is brought to you by the City of Portland, Oregon. The city that works. The City of Portland is hiring today and posts new...
Volunteer To Grow Your Career, with Anneliese Davis
Podcast Summary: If you’re returning to work after a long break, you need to prepare long before you start looking for that perfect job. Volunteering in your community is a great way to grow professionally while maintaining your skill set. You also have a chance to meet others who share...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Volunteer To Grow Your Career, with Anneliese Davis Airdate: April 8, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac...