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Do you get nervous before and during an interview? That’s natural, says Find Your Dream Job guest John Neral. After all, you want the job, right? But John says there’s a better way to approach an interview; simply having coffee and conversing with a colleague. The most important...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 359: How to Show An Employer You’re the Best Person for the Job, with John Neral Airdate: August 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...
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Seven seconds. That’s how much time a recruiter spends on an initial resume scan. What can you do to make those seven seconds count? Find Your Dream Job guest Keirsten Greggs says you start by having all the important facts in the right place. Share your experience and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 357: What Matters Most When A Recruiter Looks at Your Resume, with Keirsten Greggs Airdate: July 20, 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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Hiring managers are sorting through hundreds of applications for each job opening they post. What can you do to stand out enough to gain an interview or get hired? Find Your Dream Job guest Jackie Dunckley says to begin with purpose. Know what you want and have a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 355: Tips for Standing Out in a Crowded Field of Candidates, with Jackie Dunckley Airdate: July 6, 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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If there is a specific company or field you want to get into, how long are you willing to persevere to get there? What if you get multiple interviews over several years with this company but never get called back? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 54: Utilizing Your Network: Judge Kemp’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: July 5, 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. I’m your...
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If you don’t have interviewing experience, you might wonder how to succeed at them. But if you’ve ever been on a date, there are lessons you can transfer to the world of job seeking. Find Your Dream Job guest, Matthew Sorensen, says don’t go too deep, too fast...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 354: What Dating Mistakes Can Teach You About Job Interviews, with Matthew Sorensen Airdate: June 29, 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 need a job and you need it now. So it can be frustrating when you apply for positions, maybe even have interviews, and then don’t hear anything back. What do you do? Find Your Dream Job guest Brenda Abdilla is here to tell us how to reach...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 348: Why You’re Not Hearing Back from Employers (and What You Can Do About It), with Brenda Abdilla Airdate: May 18, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and...
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You’ve been called in for an interview. That’s great news! Now, it’s time to prepare. Do you know how to get ready for a job interview? Find Your Dream Job guest Thaddeus B. Dunn says it starts with researching the company. Know what the company values and who...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 345: How to Prepare for a Job Interview, with Thaddeus B. Dunn Airdate: April 27, 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. I’m...
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Merely mentioning the words “applicant tracking system” can strike fear in the heart of a job seeker. We tend to fear what we aren’t familiar with and when our livelihood is on the line, it’s easy to understand why. But rather than fear them, Find Your Dream Job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 344: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Applicant Tracking Systems, with Matt Warzel Airdate: April 20, 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. I’m your...
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If the thought of walking into a ballroom filled with hundreds of people makes you nervous, you’re not alone. But networking isn’t about the number of people you meet. Find Your Dream Job guest Bob Gerst reminds us that networking is a give and take relationship; not a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 343: Why Networking Isn’t a Dirty Word and How to Do It Well, with Bob Gerst Airdate: April 13, 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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It’s natural to withdraw from others when you’re jobless, but that’s not the best way to help yourself through a time of uncertainty and it certainly isn’t the best way to find your next position. Networking is more important than ever when you’re looking for a job and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 51: Building a Strong Network: Doug Hunter’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: April 4, 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. I’m...
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Every employer says, “Tell me about yourself.” If you don’t prepare your answer before the interview, you miss an opportunity to share how your story connects with the position you’re applying for. Find Your Dream Job guest Dan Hahn suggests diving deep into the role and what it...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 340: How To Tell Your Story in a Job Interview, with Dan Hahn Airdate: March 23, 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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For working moms looking for their next career opportunity, it can be difficult to balance parenthood, volunteer work, and their home life with the hours required to job hunt. Is there any way to make it easier? Find Your Dream Job guest Mona Johnson says yes. And it...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 339: How to Juggle a Job Search When You’re a Working Mom, with Mona Johnson Airdate: March 16, 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...
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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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Rejection is a part of the job search that we don’t like to talk about. No matter who you are, it stings to be rejected, especially when you thought it was a perfect fit. How do you get past those initial feelings of not being good enough? On...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 50: Showing up as Your Unique Self: Emma Holland’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: March 7, 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 don’t have to search far to see companies hiring these days; it seems there are openings everywhere. But that isn’t true for everyone who wants a new job. Some people are struggling to find a job even in this job market. Find Your Dream Job guest Cathy...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 325: Why You Aren’t Getting Hired in a Tight Job Market, with Cathy Lanzalaco Airdate: December 8, 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...
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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. ...
…day, Monday through Friday, for three-ish months. I updated my resume formatting after researching applicant tracking systems. I created a new personal website. I sent messages to professionals on LinkedIn…
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If you’ve decided to pursue a career in nonprofit work, it’s likely because you have a passion for the mission of the organization you’re applying to. How do you use that passion to create your personal brand? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Dr. Jasmine Escalera, it...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 318: How to Brand Yourself for a Nonprofit Job Search, with Dr. Jasmine Escalera Airdate: October 20, 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...
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Are you hopeful that having a large skill set will help you land your next job faster? That’s not necessarily the case. You’re better off focusing on the things that make you unique, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kevin D. Turner. With the sheer number of applicants...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 308: How to Leverage Your Unique Value to Get Your Next Job, with Kevin D. Turner Airdate: August 11, 2021 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’d love a job where you feel seen and understood, where the culture is positive and you feel fulfilled, you want an inclusive workplace. And one that isn’t inclusive in name only. How do you find that type of company? You begin with self-reflection, says Find Your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 304: How to Find an Inclusive Workplace, with Victor Cato Airdate: July 14, 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 your host,...
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One of the challenges of a job search is finding a position that represents your values and concerns. How can you be proactive about finding a job where you can make a difference? You begin with a personal mission statement, says Find Your Dream Job guest Greg Flores....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 301: How to Write Your Personal Mission Statement, with Greg Flores Airdate: June 23, 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 your...
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As a job seeker, you have hundreds of podcasts, career coaches, and websites where you can find advice on how to find your next position. Lack of advice isn’t an issue. But what if the advice you get isn’t good? How can you tell which advice you should...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 299: Job Search Advice You Need to Ignore, with Kamara Toffolo Airdate: June 9, 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 your...
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We often talk about the difficulties of finding your next job, but what if you get an offer fairly quickly that just isn’t a good fit? There is no rule that says you have to accept the first offer you receive. It’s crucial that you do your research...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 41: Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Kelly Anderson’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: June 7, 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...
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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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As a job seeker, it’s your responsibility to know what skills and abilities you have that set you apart from other applicants. Figuring out what makes you unique isn’t difficult, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Kay Kirkman. It begins with making a list of what you’re...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 297: How to Identify Your Unique Skills and Talents, with Kay Kirkman Airdate: May 26, 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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It’s not unusual to want to make a positive impact in the world, even in your career, but most people think that working in nonprofit is the only way to do so. Find Your Dream Job guest Erin Ewart says that’s not true. You can find a social...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 295: How to Get a Social Impact Job, with Erin Ewart Airdate: May 12, 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 your...
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If you feel bored or discontent at work, maybe it’s time to seek a new position- in your current company. Find Your Dream Job guest Tristan Layfield says internal job-seeking can be a great way to get that promotion or gain the skills you need to further your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 292: How to Move Up in Your Company, with Tristan Layfield Airdate: April 21, 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 your...
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If you send in the same generic resume to every position you apply for, you’re likely to be passed over more often than not. What can you do to make your resume unforgettable? Find Your Dream Job guest Derek Murphy-Johnson has several suggestions, beginning with using the keywords...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 291: Resume Hacks That Impress HR Directors, with Derek Murphy-Johnson Airdate: April 14, 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 your host,...
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There are many elements involved in landing your dream job; networking, a professional resume, and solid skills are just a few of the things required. But even with all that, it can be incredibly difficult. What if there was a silver bullet to fast-track your job search? Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 287: Why Informational Interviews Are The Silver Bullet Every Job Search Needs, with Jason Alba Airdate: March 17, 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...
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If you’ve ever been ghosted after what you thought was a great interview, you may feel confused about what went wrong. It’s easy to get discouraged when you’ve put your all into the interview only to be rejected. But Find Your Dream Job guest Shelley Piedmont says there...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 286: Why You Were Rejected After a Job Interview, with Shelley Piedmont Airdate: March 10, 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...