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If you see networking as large meet-ups and one-off coffee dates, it’s time to rethink your networking strategy. Find Your Dream Job guest Sophia Wellons stresses the need for building long-term relationships through networking. Networking isn’t simply meeting someone and asking them if they have a job for...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 443: How to Build Effective Relationships When You Network, with Sophia Wellons Airdate: March 27, 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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Not every job will have us excited to get up in the morning. Sometimes, we have to take positions to pay the bills. But if you see an opening that excites you, Find Your Dream Job guest Arturo Rodriguez Flores says you should go all in on the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 441: Why It’s Good to Find a Job That Really Excites You, with Arturo Rodriguez Flores Airdate: March 13, 2024 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 don’t believe in yourself, nobody will believe in you. Confidence is the key factor in getting the job you’ve dreamed of, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Jamila Brown. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who know their value and what they have to offer....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 432: How Women Can Show Confidence in a Job Search, with Jamila Brown Airdate: January 10, 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....
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Sending out dozens of applications per day and hoping for the best is not the way to find a job you love. You need a successful plan, one that contains action, accountability, and accessibility. Find Your Dream Job guest Steph Cartwright suggests starting by targeting employers and using...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 430: How to Create and Use a Job Search Plan to Get Hired Faster, with Steph Cartwright Airdate: December 20, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
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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...
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Job seekers oftentimes are hesitant to share their strengths for fear of bragging, and we sometimes focus more on our weaknesses than what we’re naturally good at. But you need to show a potential employer how your strengths will benefit their company, says Find Your Dream Job guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 424: How Knowing Strengths Makes You a Stronger Candidate, with Kristie Steele Airdate: November 8, 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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Walking into an interview can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. Will you have all the answers they’re looking for? Will it be a good fit? You can’t prepare for the unknown, but what you can do, says Find Your Dream Job guest Karla Rockhold, is prepare for...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 420: The Two Parts of Every Job Interview You Control, with Karla Rockhold Airdate: October 11, 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 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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If you need to update your resume quickly, you need to know which factors make the biggest impact. How much education should you list? And how many pages should it be? Find Your Dream Job guest Ashley Faison is here to answer all these questions and more. Ashley...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 416: 7 Ways to Revamp Your Resume Fast, with Ashley Faison Airdate: September 13, 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’re sending out hundreds of applications a week, you need to stop immediately. Quantity will never achieve the results that deeply researched, targeted applications will. Find Your Dream Job guest Banji Alo says you also need to contact the hiring manager to get information on the tools...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 412: With Job Applications, Quality is Always Better than Quantity, with Banji Alo Airdate: August 16, 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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As a job seeker, what should you expect in the way of communication from the employer? Find Your Dream Job guest Kevin Grossman says you should expect timely communication, whether you’re a candidate for the position or not. And if your candidate experience is not a positive one,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 404: What You Should Expect From an Employer as a Candidate, with Kevin Grossman Airdate: June 21, 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...
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The most effective resume is one that is targeted for the specific job you want. Your resume should match the skills, experience, and background the company is looking for. How do you create a resume like this? Find Your Dream Job guest Heather McBride says the first step...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 402: Want to Get the Interview? You Need a Targeted Resume, with Heather McBride Airdate: June 7, 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...
…vacation days, or special recognition. This encourages your employees to actively share the job opening with their networks. Reach out to previous applicants. Leverage your applicant database for potential candidates…
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Are you feeling demoralized by rejection in your job search? Has the “numbers game” made you feel like a loser? There is a better way to find your next position, and Find Your Dream Job guest Stephanie Mansueto says it’s by being picky. Stop applying for every job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 401: Why You Need to Be a Picky Job Seeker (And How to Do It), with Stephanie Mansueto Airdate: May 31, 2023 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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If you walk into an interview without knowing your audience, chances are, you give generic answers to specific questions. What is the alternative? Find Your Dream Job guest Kisha Hicks suggests it’s understanding the different levels of interviews and knowing who you’re speaking to. Kisha shares how to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 400: The Power of Knowing Your Audience in a Job Interview, with Kisha Hicks Airdate: May 24, 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...
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If you’re sending out hundreds of resumes every week and getting no interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Mary Southern has some advice for you. Stop. You have to create unique resumes for each position you apply for. Mary gives advice on how to fill out each section...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 396: Why Your Resume Isn’t Working and What to Do About It, with Mary Southern Airdate: April 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...
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One way to stand out above other applicants is by telling a compelling story- your career story. But research shows that only 35% of applicants write a cover letter. Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Clyburn says you need to use that cover letter to create a “greatest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 395: How to Tell Your Career Story in Your Job Application, with Scott Clyburn Airdate: April 19, 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...
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Some say the cover letter is dead, but that’s not true, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Nicole Fortner. Nicole says that a well-written cover letter can increase your chances by at least 40%. The key, says Nicole, is using keywords from the job posting and keeping...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 391: Why You Need a Cover Letter (And How to Do It), with Nicole Fortner Airdate: March 22, 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...
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How do you keep pressing forward when rejection makes you want to quit? Find Your Dream Job guest Larnell Vickers suggests using rejection to do the deeper work of understanding who you are and what you want. Rejection can help you define your value as a person and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 389: How to Bounce Back from Rejection, with Larnell Vickers Airdate: March 8, 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 host,...
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Job seekers are nervous. If you’ve had a recent interview, you can probably identify with that statement. But there is a way to see a job search as a natural process between humans and one that allows you to be yourself. Find Your Dream Job guest Mia Williams...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 382: How to Take a Human Approach to Your Job Search, with Mia Williams Airdate: January 18, 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...
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Government jobs are plentiful, but there are fewer candidates than ever before. If you’ve wondered if you should apply for your local government, Find Your Dream Job guest Anna Morgan says the answer is yes. Working for your local government is a fantastic way to get involved in...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 375: Why You Should Get a Local Government Job and How to Do It, with Anna Morgan Airdate: November 23, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
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Are you ready for a change in your job situation, but you aren’t getting called back after interviews? If you’re feeling discouraged with your progress, there are ways to stay positive and reach your goals. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Josh Belzman shares how...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 58: Digging Deep into Self Exploration: Josh Belzman’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: November 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 life. ...
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A job seeker’s market means you have more control over the process of finding your next position. Even if you don’t have 100% of the requirements a posting calls for, Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Gibbs says you should consider applying anyway. Beth shares the best way...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 368: How to Make the Most of a Job Seekers Market, with Beth Gibbs Airdate: October 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...
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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’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...