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Every job seeker knows that a great resume is the ticket to their dream job, but what makes a resume stand out to hiring managers? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Cassie Ademola, your resume needs certain things to stay out of the No pile. It’s crucial...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 444: What Your Resume is Missing, with Cassie Ademola Airdate: April 3, 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 host, Mac...
…stores includes Seattle-based Metropolitan Market, Santa Cruz-based New Leaf Community Markets, and California-based Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres Natural Market. In my day-to-day, I partner with and serve the IT…
…and abundant outdoor activities. While the cost of living in Vancouver has risen, it remains more affordable than larger West Coast cities like Seattle and San Francisco. In 2022, the…
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…any stage of a career or job search in Eugene or elsewhere. Lifestyle and Culture Eugene has the nickname “Emerald City” (like Seattle) because of its focus on environmentalism and…
…scene, and abundant outdoor activities amid stunning Pacific Northwest scenery. While the cost of living in Portland is rising, it remains more affordable than larger West Coast cities like Seattle,…
…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…
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Why should you work with a recruiter instead of going the traditional job-hunting route? Find Your Dream Job guest Brad Near says a great recruiter can help you find a job quicker, and with more of what you’re looking for than you can on your own. Brad explains...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 419: Tips and Tricks for Working with a Recruiter, with Brad Near Airdate: October 4, 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...
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Are you afraid to negotiate salary and benefits because you think the employer may pull the offer? Refusing to negotiate salary is the best way to limit your lifetime earnings, says Find Your Dream Job guest Brandon Bramley. Brandon says employers expect you to negotiate, and some may...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 413: 10 Myths About Job Search Salary Negotiations Debunked, with Brandon Bramley Airdate: August 23, 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...
…diverse as its topography. From tech giants in Seattle to world-renowned wine production in Walla Walla, aerospace industry in Everett to sustainable farming in the Yakima Valley, there’s a Washington…
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It’s easy to tell a hiring manager about the specific successes you had in past positions. What’s not so easy is describing how your strengths led to those successes. But Find Your Dream Job guest Gregory Heller says it’s crucial to explain how those successes can transfer to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 379: How to Talk About Your Strengths in a Job Interview, with Gregory Heller Airdate: December 21, 2022 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...
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You’re ready to make a change in your career but you’re not sure of the exact direction you want to take. Your vision should lead to opportunities to better your position over time. If you don’t know where to begin, Find Your Dream Job guest Sonja Price suggests...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 350: Should You Work with a Career Coach (And What to Look For)?, with Sonja Price Airdate: June 1, 2022 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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Seventy-seven million adults have a criminal record, and while discrimination is illegal, employers do have the right to ask about your background. If you’re ready to rejoin the workforce after a criminal conviction, Find Your Dream Job guest Ty Reed suggests only disclosing if asked directly, but being...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 338: How to Find Work if You Have Criminal Convictions, with Ty Reed Airdate: March 9, 2022 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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You’re ready to switch careers, maybe even career fields. You’ve got an idea of what you want to do but you aren’t sure where to start. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Em Bookstein and I talk about how they overcame imposter syndrome in order...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 48: Fundraising for Social Justice: Em Bookstein’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: January 3, 2022 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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If you have a tendency to feel anxious during interviews, maybe it’s time to incorporate some well-timed humor. Humor can alleviate stress and help build rapport with others, even hiring managers. Find Your Dream Job guest Loren Greiff says you need to strike a balance between using humor...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 327: How to Use Humor in a Job Interview, with Loren Greiff Airdate: December 22, 2021 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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What happens when you find the job you feel you were made for but your background and experience don’t seem to fit? You may have all the right skills but in an entirely different field. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Steph Routh and I...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 47: Staying True to Your Values: Steph Routh’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: December 6, 2021 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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If you’ve been laid off or need to find a job quickly, you might feel tempted to send your resume or application materials to every open position you discover. But Find Your Dream Job guest Serena Chan says that’s not a good plan. Hiring managers and recruiters need...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 298: Why you Need to Stop Applying for Every Job, with Serena Chan Airdate: June 2, 2021 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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Figuring out the next step on your career journey takes energy and focus. If your strategy so far has been to apply everywhere and see what happens, getting clear on your purpose has powerful benefits. Find Your Dream Job guest Erin Thomas says you need to know exactly...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 281: How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas Airdate: February 3, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break from podcasting....
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With double-digit unemployment due to COVID-19, should you even look for work right now? Even in unprecedented times like these, the job market doesn’t come to a complete halt. Find Your Dream Job guest Pattie Sinacole says that if you’re sitting on the sidelines, you are actively missing...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 245: Getting a Job During Tough Times, with Pattie Sinacole Airdate: May 27, 2020 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,...
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If you are a working parent seeking a better work-life balance, a family-friendly job can make all the difference. In fact, many companies now offer flexible hours and the option to work remotely. The key to finding a family-friendly job, says Find Your Dream Job guest Lauren Bell,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 229: How to Find a Family-Friendly Job, with Lauren Bell Airdate: February 5, 2020 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,...
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Career gaps are an inevitable fact of life. Whether it’s a voluntary gap to take care of children, or an involuntary gap because you were fired or laid off, you must be ready to explain those gaps to a hiring manager who will see them on your LinkedIn...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 228: Four Ways to Talk About Gaps in Your LinkedIn Profile, with Katie Fogarty Airdate: January 29, 2020 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...
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Are you afraid of failure in your career or workplace? Failure certainly gets a bad rap in today’s job market. The truth is taking risks and facing failure head-on allows you to be your best self at work. Find Your Dream Job guest Dan Cumberland says that fear...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 225: Why You Need to Fail in Your Career, with Dan Cumberland Airdate: January 8, 2020 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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Do you see sales as something that only certain jobs require? Does the thought of selling give you less than pleasant feelings? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Matt Youngquist says you need to change your mindset in order to find a great position. The job market...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 222: 5 Sales Mantras Every Job Seeker Needs to Embrace, with Matt Youngquist Airdate: December 18, 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....
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Automation is the most prevalent trend in the job application process. It’s highly likely that an Applicant Tracking System will decide whether you even get brought in for an interview. Should we be afraid that the robots are taking over? Not quite, according to today’s guest on Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 211: How Artificial Intelligence Affects Your Job Search, with Nicolle Merrill Airdate: October 2, 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 Mac...
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Building a tech career in Portland can be daunting, especially for newcomers. The good news is that Portland is an open and welcoming community, even if you are new to the tech field and lack experience. The key to breaking into Portland’s tech industry is networking and meeting...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 210: An Insider’s Guide to Portland Tech Careers, with Tim Butler Airdate: September 25, 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 Mac...
…25.4 percent of Seattle area residents work from home. According to census data, Seattle is No. 5 and Portland No. 10 for metro areas with the greatest share of remote…
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When you begin a job search, it’s important to know what makes you stand out from the crowd of applicants. Knowing what makes you unique helps employers see how you can help them and allows you to figure out where you will thrive. But how do you discover...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 205: How to Create a Thriving Career, with Jen Anderson Airdate: August 21, 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 Mac Prichard....
…tech history, get a sense of local tech’s big names, up-and-comers, and trendsetters, and get a list of great Seattle tech networking events. A History Lesson in Seattle Tech Seattle’s…