…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,…
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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…
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
…come 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…
TopResume | Resume Reviews & Resume Writing
Post Summary: Get more interviews with a better resume, guaranteed. Top Resume is a budget-friendly resume writing service with a bold promise: you’ll get double the job interviews within 60 days or they’ll rewrite your resume for free. Top Resume will review your resume for the following: Style & organization...
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...
How to Get a Nonprofit Job in Portland
…that may not be covered in their resume. (Check out more cover letter tips here.) What are some personal qualities a nonprofit applicant should possess? An applicant should have a…
Why Employers Go to Job Fairs (and You Should Too!)
…your application stand out and appeal to a particular company. “It’s a chance to get a preview of an applicant. If I meet a really great candidate at a job…
Why You Didn’t Get a Job Interview, with Jenn Swanson
Podcast Summary: When you submit a job application, you could be up against hundreds or even thousands of others. It’s hard to stand out in the crowd, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting an interview. This week’s guest, Jenn Swanson, reminds us of simple...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted 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...
Be Positive, Stay Focused, Reach Out: Jon Wetzler’s Job Search Story
…job than a permanent one because the applicant pool usually isn’t as competitive because most people are looking for permanent full time positions. Following this advice, I applied at the…
How Dream Jobs Happen: Our Live 100th Episode!
Podcast Summary: How do dream jobs happen? We asked an entrepreneur, a career coach, job seekers, and each other in this special episode of Find Your Dream Job. We recorded our 100th episode live, in our hometown of Portland, in front of about 100 of our closest friends, and it...
Podcast Transcript: Ben Forstag: Good evening and welcome to a live taping of Find Your Dream Job—the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. Now, please put your hands together for tonight’s host and publisher of Mac’s List…Mac Prichard! Mac Prichard: Everybody,...
What’s Hot, What’s Not in Resumes with Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter
Podcast Summary: Resumes are probably the single most important documents in the job search. Your resume offers a great opportunity to tell your story and demonstrate what you can offer an employer. Guest expert, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, shares her top 6 list of what’s hot and what’s not in creating a...
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...
How to Do a Stealth Job Search, with Bernie Reifkind
Podcast Summary: If you’re ready to find a new job but want to stay in your current company while you look for a better opportunity, you need to engage your job search in stealth mode. You don’t want your boss finding out that you’ve already got one foot out the...
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...
How to Sync LinkedIn and Your Resume, with Ed Han
Podcast Summary: As a job seeker, you need both a resume and a LinkedIn profile. Sync LinkedIn with your resume, but don’t duplicate content word for word. Each platform has its own particular purpose and, together, they function as a complementary review of your work history. This week’s guest, Ed Han, says...
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 one easy-to-use...
You Won’t Get Your Dream Job with a One-Click Application
…bland applicant in a tall stack of other generic applicants. Second, even if an employer does have applicant tracking software, it’s likely that your one-click application will be removed from…
Don’t Meet All The Job Requirements? Apply Anyway!
…job. Avoid applicant tracking systems This is a good rule in general, but particularly if you’re applying to a job where you don’t meet all the qualifications. Applicant tracking systems…
Break the Rules To Get the Job You Deserve, with Liz Ryan
Podcast Summary: Have you ever written a pain letter to a prospective employer? Doing so may give you a competitive advantage over candidates who use more traditional job search techniques. The traditional hiring process is broken and everyone knows it–both job seekers and hiring managers. The over-automated, keyword-driven, impersonal way...
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 advice...