…conscientiously do something different. Examples of intentional practices include: Eliminating gendered keywords in job descriptions, such as “support,” “affectionate,” “leader,” and “aggressive,” can increase the number of applicants by 42…
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Don’t Believe These Job Search Myths, with Clark Finnical
Podcast Summary: Do you think it’s a best practice to never call or write a hiring manager? Or that you should only apply for jobs where you meet 80% of qualifications? How about the notion that you must tell a hiring manager what you earned at your last job? Our...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 157: How to Get a Job Without Applying Online, with Clark Finnical Airdate: September 19, 2018 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...
Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job, with Jessica Hernandez
Podcast Summary: If you find yourself experiencing doubts about your current job position, look for warning signs that it’s not worth sticking it out. A toxic workplace culture, stagnant company growth, no room for career development and other indicators can be clear signs that it’s time to move on. Our...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 156: Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job, with Jessica Hernandez Airdate: September 12, 2018 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...
Why You Can’t Keep Your Options Open, with Caroline Adams
Podcast Summary: It’s a common phrase when you’re looking for a job, “keep your options open.” However, keeping all of your options open and applying everywhere is typically not the best approach. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, career coach Caroline Adams reveals why it’s in...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 154: Why You Can’t Keep Your Options Open, with Caroline Adams Airdate: August 29, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for...
How to Make Your Resume Attractive to Recruiters, with Taranum Khan
Podcast Summary: With today’s competitive job market, submitting your resume online to recruiters can sometimes feel like throwing it into a black hole. However, there’s a better way to highlight your skills, select strategic keywords, and build a better resume that will attract recruiters who are hiring. Tarunum Khan, certified...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 152: How to Make Your Resume Attractive to Recruiters, with Taranum Khan Airdate: August 15, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources...
How to Read Between the Lines of a Job Posting, with Justin Dux
Podcast Summary: You might think that every job posting is a list of facts about the position. But taking a cursory read of the job posting is a mistake, according to career expert Justin Dux. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, we learn why you need...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 151: How to Read Between the Lines of a Job Posting, with Justin Dux Airdate: August 8, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find...
Improve Your Hiring Strategy by Asking These 6 Questions
…feel challenging to attract the right talent. Thankfully, there may be a simple solution. Have you considered that your problem may not be a lack of quality applicants, but your…
Job Listings That Convert: 10 Tips to Get the Candidates You Want
…job, backed by data. The best ways to communicate with applicants, and start tracking your hiring ROI. Download free guide By completing this form, you’ll be added to our employer…
Mentors: How to Find One and How to Be One, with Marci Alboher
Podcast Summary: Mentors can make an incredible difference in your career. A mentor can make introductions, give you advice, and provide you with a trusted reference. Discover how to find a great mentor and how to be one yourself. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, we’re joined by...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 147: Mentors: How to Find One, How to Be One, with Marci Alboher Airdate: July 11, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free...
How Telling Your Company’s Story Can Attract Job Candidates
…they can grow and thrive. To self-select the best-fitting applicants, you need to present a clear, transparent, and authentic picture of your company’s culture. What is your company’s personality? First,…
The Truth About Online Job Postings, with Christine LaPorte
Podcast Summary: In today’s world, applying for a job online means you’re bound to face some fierce competition. In some cases, you may be competing with an internal candidate. And in other instances, you may be competing with recruiters working for the hiring manager. Any number of online job postings...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 144: The Truth About Job Postings, with Christine LaPorte Airdate: June 20, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for your job...
3 Simple Hacks to Find Talent in a Competitive Labor Market
…in substance. The net effect is that we were finding more qualified candidates within our existing applicant pool and increasing our options when it came to hiring. 3. Lead with…
Play a Better Job Search Numbers Game to Get Great Results
…professional contact, or directly to a hiring manager. Goal Four: Be Methodical Once you’ve applied to a few different places, if you don’t have a clear tracking system, it can…
Your Self-Worth Is Not Your Net Worth, with Lauren McGoodwin
Podcast Summary: Connecting salary and success can be a losing game. Don’t equate the amount of money you make with how happy you are in life. Instead, know that your self-worth is more than your net worth. And when you do negotiate for salary, focus on understanding the market value...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 142: Your Self-Worth is Not Your Net Worth, with Lauren McGoodwin Airdate: June 6, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for...
What You Need to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems
If you’ve applied for a job online in the past decade, you’ve probably used an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Most employers – and up to 90% of large organizations –…
The Case for Salary Transparency
…were being flooded with overqualified applicants willing to settle in a tough economic environment, and realized they didn’t need to show salary ranges to get applicants. But things have changed….
Applicant Tracking System Myths Debunked, with Marie Zimenoff
Podcast Summary: Applicant Tracking Systems get a bad rap. That’s understandable, since job seekers receive competing advice on how to “beat” or “get through” an ATS screening. It’s hard to determine the best way to work with an ATS! On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest Marie Zimenoff...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 135: Four Applicant Tracking System Myths Debunked, with Marie Zimenoff Airdate: April 18, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for your...
How to Tell Your Story on LinkedIn, with Shelly Elsliger
Podcast Summary: You probably already know that your LinkedIn profile should not be an exact copy of your resume. LinkedIn can be a powerful tool to help you tell your professional story. Shelly Elsliger says you can use your LinkedIn presence to establish yourself as a leader, shape and tell...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 134: How to Tell Your Story on LinkedIn, with Shelly Elsliger Airdate: April 11, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for...
Eliminate Manual Hiring Processes: The Value of an Applicant Tracking System
…using an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage candidates. Even small organizations can benefit greatly from these simple systems that automate key parts of talent acquisition. However, there are hundreds…
Are Resumes Dead? with Chris Fields
Podcast Summary: Are resumes useless in the modern age of hiring? Chris Fields argues that the resume is evolving, but it’s not dead. While paper resumes are less ubiquitous, there’s an essential feature at the core of the resume that professionals still need. We needed resumes decades ago because they...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 129: Are Resumes Dead?, with Chris Fields Airdate: March 7, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac, of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free resources for your job search, plus...
Hiring 101: A Quick & Dirty Guide for First-Time Hiring Managers
…you’re looking for in your next job? Applicant: Flexibility. You: What does flexibility mean to you? Applicant: Work from home options. You: How much do you need to work from…
8 Resume Mistakes that Instantly Land You in the “No” Pile
…the entire purpose of a resume! This issue is compounded if you are applying through an applicant tracking system (ATS). Most of these programs are designed to parse data from…
What to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems, with James Hu
Podcast Summary: Expect the ATS! When you’re applying for jobs at large companies, your resume and cover letter are probably getting uploaded to an Applicant Tracking System. So how can you make sure your applications “get through” the ATS? You might already know to repeat key words from the job...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 123: What You Need to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems, with James Hu Airdate: January 24, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac, of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find free...
The Experience You Need to Switch Careers, with Alexis Perrotta
Podcast Summary: Ready to switch careers? Getting the right experience is key to finding success. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest has actionable tips to build your experience and show it to potential employers. Start by taking on volunteer projects with clear objectives so that you...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 122: How to Get the Experience You Need to Switch Careers, with Alexis Perrotta Airdate: January 17, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac, of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community where you can find...
What to Do If You Hate Your Job, with Jessica Sweet
Podcast Summary: If you get a feeling of dread every Sunday night, it might be a sign that you hate your job. But even if you’re fantasizing about quitting, there are a few things to think about before you decide to leave your current job. About Our Guest: Jessica Sweet...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 120: What to Do if You Hate Your Job, with Jessica Sweet Airdate: January 3, 2018 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...
5 Common Job Search Questions, Answered by Recruiters
…in for five different jobs. As an applicant, you might think “I can do all of these jobs,” but a hiring manager just thinks you don’t know what job you…
TopResume | Resume Reviews & Resume Writing
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What You Must Say in the Job Interview to Earn the Offer, with Mark Babbitt
Podcast Summary: Ask better questions, be assertive, and create a conversation. These are the interview strategies that lead to job offers. Our guest Mark Babbitt shares tips and tricks to turn a job interview from an interrogation into a productive dialogue. All it takes is solid preparation and a few...
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 and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
How to Write a 21st Century Resume, with Titus Blair
Podcast Summary: Your resume is a crucial tool in your job search, but the process of creating and updating a resume feels outdated. This week’s guest expert, Titus Blair, shares techniques to use automation, analytics tools, and more to customize your resume and bring the job application process into the...
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 and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black, from the Mac’s...
Unconventional Job Search Hacks That Work, with Nissar Ahamed
Podcast Summary: Most job seekers use the same traditional approaches. To stand out from a crowd of applicants, you need to get creative! On this episode, we share experiences and ideas for unconventional job search hacks to differentiate yourself from the competition. And guest, Nissar Ahamed, offers unique tips to garner...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...