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Regardless of your age, you could face discrimination in your job search. Is ageism illegal? Yes, but that doesn’t mean it no longer exists. The good news is there are practical steps you can take to overcome the stereotypes about older workers. Updating your technical skills should be...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 255: How to Overcome Five Stereotypes about Older Workers, with Debbie Lipton Airdate: August 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...
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COVID-19 has put a damper on in-person networking events. But networking is still a crucial component of finding your next position. Have you ever considered all the ways LinkedIn can be used for networking? If not, you’re missing a huge opportunity, says Find Your Dream Job guest Ana...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 252: Five Ways to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro, with Ana Lokotkova Airdate: July 15, 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....
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If your job search has been going on for longer than you expected, you might find yourself discouraged. It can be demoralizing to go to interview after interview and never be offered the job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Heather Back and I talk...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 31: Heather Back Reaching New Heights by Challenging Yourself: Heather Back’s Job Search Story Airdate: July 13, 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...
…had changed in such a short time. For instance, many companies screen applicants via Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), which required me to revise the formatting of my resume. I also…
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A diverse workplace is something that should be a priority for each of us, and many employers state their commitment to providing one. But finding those companies that attract and maintain a diverse workforce can be challenging. How do you know if the employer interviewing you is dedicated...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 251: How to Be Your Authentic Self In Your Job Search, with Marcus Carter Airdate: July 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...
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Job seekers know that networking is the foundation of a successful job search. So, what do you do when a global pandemic stops all in-person networking? You research the company you want to work at and you figure out what you can offer them, says Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 249: How to Network Virtually, with Kenneth Johnson Airdate: June 24, 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, Mac Prichard....
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If you’re a job seeker trying to figure out how to make authentic connections with hiring managers during a global pandemic, you aren’t alone. Virtual interviews make it more difficult than ever to build rapport with prospective employers. But Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Mohammadpour says that...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 248: Building Rapport in a Virtual Job Interview, with Mark Mohammadpour Airdate: June 18, 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...
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If you’re job hunting, it’s likely because you ended up in the wrong job, to begin with. How do you ensure that it doesn’t happen again? You stop applying for jobs, says Find Your Dream Job guest Nick Corcodilos. Instead, you go after specific companies. And because every...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 247: Choosing Your Target Companies, with Nick Corcodilos Airdate: June 10, 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, Mac Prichard....
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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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Choosing the industry you want to pursue in your career is one of the most important decisions you will make, but it can also be one of the toughest. How do you narrow your choices if you aren’t sure what you want to do? One of the most...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 244: Narrowing Your Career Choices, with Meg Gerry Airdate: May 20, 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, Mac Prichard....
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we look for work. But how long will those changes last, and what do they mean for the future of job search? According to Find Your Dream Job guest John Sullivan, the changes are permanent and you need to be prepared...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 242: Looking for Work Has Changed Forever – Here’s Why, with John Sullivan Airdate: May 6, 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....
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Using a job board may seem like a productive way to spend your time, but is it? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Susan Joyce, the answer is “maybe.” Susan says job boards work best when you identify your target employers and customize your resume for those...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 237: Stop Wasting Your Time on Job Boards, with Susan Joyce Air date: April 1, 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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The likelihood of an applicant tracking system reviewing your application rather than a human is steadily increasing. How can you beat the applicant tracking system and ensure that your resume rises to the top and doesn’t end up in the trash? First, you need to pay attention to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 236: How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System, with Brandon Laws Air date: March 25, 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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Are you ready for a career that allows you to impact your community and the world, outside the nonprofit sector? No matter which field your expertise is in, B Corps offer you an opportunity to make that impact. B Corps are companies that are dedicated to transparency and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 235: Why You Should Work for B Corp and How to Do It, with Kathleen Everett Air date: March 18, 2020 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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Looking for a job without clearly defined job search goals typically leads to frustration and unhappiness. A job search is not a research project, says Find Your Dream Job guest Brandy Richardson. Instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall, you need to be aiming at a specific target,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 233: Defining Your Job Search Goals, with Brandy Richardson Airdate: March 4, 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, Mac...
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Statistics show that people change careers around a half-dozen times over the span of their working lives. No matter how many times you switch jobs, you will face obstacles. Silencing your internal objections and taking concrete action, says Find Your Dream Job guest Laurie Erdman, are the first...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 232: Six Tips for Making a Successful Career Change, with Laurie Edrman Airdate: February 26, 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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How do you know if your perception of the hiring process matches reality? There are many prevalent misconceptions and common hiring myths out there about the modern hiring process that are completely false. Find Your Dream Job guest expert Dawn Graham says that once you understand how the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 223: Hiring Myths We Need to Stop Believing, with Dawn Graham Airdate: December 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 your...
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Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a prevalent hiring tool, used by a vast majority of employers. If you want to get your resume past an automated system and into a hiring manager’s hands, there are some specific steps you can take. Keywords are important, but Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 221: How to Write a Resume That Appeals to Robots and People, with Virginia Franco Airdate: December 11, 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...
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Spending 40+ hours a week on your job search can be a very draining experience. If you spend eight or more hours per day filling out applications, firing off generic resumes, and scanning job boards, you need to change your strategy, says Find Your Dream Job guest Paige...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 220: Why You Shouldn’t Treat Your Job Search Like a Job, with Paige Webster Airdate: December 4, 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...
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In any job interview, you need to be memorable. You have a much better chance of getting a job offer if the hiring manager remembers you. Find Your Dream Job guest expert Amy Davies shares how effective storytelling can help you stand out. Sharing stories leads to a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 219: Storytelling Your Way to Interview Success, with Amy Davies Airdate: November 27, 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,...
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In most job interviews, the hiring manager will lead with questions like “Tell me about a time when …” Or, “Have you ever faced a situation where…?” These are both examples of behavioral interview questions. Before you walk into an interview, you need to be ready for every...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 216: How to Answer Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Gina Riley Airdate: November 6, 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...
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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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If you’ve ever decided not to apply for a job because you don’t meet all of the job requirements, you may want to revise your strategy. Employers know that there is no perfect candidate for the jobs they advertise. You might be the best applicant with only 60-70...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 209: Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn Airdate: September 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...
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When you haven’t heard back from an employer, it can be discouraging. All too often, employers avoid getting back to applicants unless they plan to bring them in for an interview. And even then, you may go in for an interview and not hear back about the final...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 208: Why You Haven’t Heard Back From an Employer, with Jennifer Tardy Airdate: September 11, 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...
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When you bomb a job interview, it feels terrible. Don’t get discouraged, it’s possible that it wasn’t entirely your fault. Maybe you expected to speak one-on-one with the hiring manager and you walked into a panel of people asking you questions. Perhaps you were prepared to answer behavioral...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 207: What to Do When You Think You Bombed an Interview, with Pharoah Bolding Airdate: September 4, 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...
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If you’re looking to enter a career where you can serve others and work in a variety of positions, consider working in government. Even if you’ve never held a government position, you can land a fulfilling job with a few strategies. As with most jobs, networking is crucial when...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 206: An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten Wyatt Airdate: August 28, 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...
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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....
…him seven months to overcome applicant tracking systems, identify a new career direction, and secure his next opportunity. Keenan recommends staying persistent and finding tools to keep you focused and…
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As a vice president or C-level executive, you need to find an executive search firm that understands your industry and your expertise. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, a good executive search firm will continue to build their relationship with you and keep you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 203: Everything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy Notowitz Airdate: August 7, 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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When you see a job posting that you’re interested in, your natural inclination might be to get your application in as quickly as possible. After all, you’ve got a better chance of being seen if you get it in early, right? Not so, according to Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 198: What You Must Do Before Applying to Jobs, with Connel Valentine Airdate: July 3, 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...