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The Best Job Interview Question Ever, with Jeff Altman
Podcast Summary: Job interviews can be dry and intimidating. They normally have a set format in which the interviewer and interviewee go back and forth, over and over, asking and responding to the same old questions. But it doesn’t need to be this way. This week’s guest, Jeff Altman, says...
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 put all my best advice into...
The PART Strategy: How To Answer Behavioral Interview Questions
…way that demonstrated personal growth? With proper tools and preparation, an applicant can handle behavioral questions easily and without sounding like an arrogant jerk or a do-nothing drone. Instead, you…
Plan Ahead For These Common Interview Questions
…a manager tests an applicant’s skill set is to find out how much they know about the equipment, software, and content management system that comes with the job. This requires…
Questions to Ask Before You Apply for a Job, with Amanda Augustine
Podcast Summary: Successful job searches require a lot of time and effort. Before you spend time researching an organization, customizing your resume, and writing a cover letter, you need to know if you actually want the job being offered. Far too often, job seekers waste a lot of time applying...
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, available on Amazon on February 1, 2017. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001 and now...
Be Prepared for these 6 Types of Interviews
…to quickly find the right candidate. In a group interview, multiple applicants are interviewed simultaneously. The size of group will vary, but employers typically limit the number of interviewees to…
Fatal Flaws in Job Interviews, with Dan Miller
Podcast Summary: Did you just spill your coffee all down the front of your shirt? Or, did you forget to turn your phone off before the interview? Or maybe you didn’t bring a printed copy of your resume? There are an infinite number of interview mistakes you can make. Fortunately,...
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 two co-hosts Ben Forstag, our Managing Director, and...
Eight Questions You Must Ask In An Interview, with J.T. O’Donnell
Podcast Summary: In every interview there comes a time when the interviewer asks: “Do you have any questions for me?” Too many candidates make the rookie mistake of saying no, and leaving the interview without asking any questions. This week’s guest, J.T. O’Donnell, shares eight questions to ask in an...
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, our managing director, and Jenna...
Engagement Rings and Interviews
Podcast Summary: With engagement season fast approaching, the Mac’s List team talks about the controversial advice offered by Bruce Hurwitz in his LinkedIn post, “When interviewing for a job, lose the ring!” This article was published on August 12, 2016, and caused a frenzy, with over 1,403 comments and 1,020...
Podcast Transcript: Jenna Forstrom: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have a career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Jenna Forstrom, taking over the hosting position. I’m joined with Mac Prichard, our Publisher, and Ben Forstag, our Managing Director. ...
Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting You Interviews, with Andrea Gerson
Podcast Summary: Does your resume engage a human resource manager and make them want to read more? Or, does it just blend in with all other task-oriented resumes and generate no response? This week’s guest, Andrea Gerson, has seen thousands of resumes and shares resume best practices that help you get...
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-host Ben Forstag, our Managing Director, and Jenna...
How to Manage the New World of Reference Checking, with Ray Bixler
Podcast Summary: Surviving a reference check used to be easy. In the past, hiring managers would simply call your formal references. Without email (or even voicemail) it was usual to get feedback from less than 50% of all references. Today, online reference tools and surveys boast a reference return rate...
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-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...
How to Nail Your Next Phone Interview, with Hannah Morgan
Podcast Summary: Phone interviews can be one of the most difficult aspects of the job search process. It’s all the pressure and stress of an in-person interview, without the benefits of seeing the interviewer’s body language, facial expressions, and nonverbal feedback. Employers use phone interviews to save time, get a...
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-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...
An Unusual Interview Tactic
Podcast Summary: On February 4, 2016, The New York Times published an article, “Walt Bettinger of Charles Schwab: You’ve Got to Open Up to Move Up,” in which the CEO revealed a very interesting interview tactic. Before hiring an executive-level candidate Bettinger takes them out to breakfast. The trick? He...
Podcast Transcript: Ben Forstag: Hi, everyone. This is Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List, and I’m sitting here with Mac Prichard, the founder and editor of Mac’s List, and Jenna Forstrom, our community manager. This week, as a bonus episode, we’re going to talk about an article that we...
What to Do After a Job Interview, with Deena Pierott
Podcast Summary: We talked in an earlier show about what you can do to prepare for a job interview. But what happens next after you’ve met with your interviewers? Following up after an interview can make the difference between getting a job offer or a terse rejection letter. This week we’re talking...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job. The podcast that helps you get hired at 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-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...
Mac Prichard’s Interview on the Non Profit Hour
Podcast Summary: Many job seekers are interested in a nonprofit career as a vehicle for rewarding, socially-impactful work. But landing a nonprofit job isn’t easy. Competition is fierce – particularly for the most desirable positions. And the nonprofit sector itself is sometimes quite insular, with the the most plum jobs...
Podcast Transcript: Jenna Forstrom: 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 Jenna Forstrom, the community manager here at Mac’s List. Several months ago, Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List was...
Hiring Secrets from the Human Resources Department
…always pick the person they like best. 3. They probably aren’t reading your resume One way that HR departments manage the deluge of applications is to use applicant tracking systems…
How to Write a Killer Cover Letter, with Susan Rich
Podcast Summary: Google the words “cover letter” and you will find lots of opinions on the best tactics: which format to use, the right salutations, and to whom you should address your letter. This week’s guest, Susan Rich, says people are missing the most important point of all: an employer has...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This if find your dream job, a podcast that helps you get hired, and 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-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s list...
Why You Need to Customize Your Resume for Every Job
…to be “smack-in-the-forehead” obvious to the reader. 2. Customization helps you pass applicant tracking systems Increasing numbers of employers use applicant tracking systems as part of the hiring process. On…
Interview Secrets Every New Graduate Needs to Know, with Don Raskin
Podcast Summary: College graduation season is just around the corner and departing seniors will find themselves in a strong job market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the class of 2016 may experience the best job market ever for Millennials. A survey cited by the Journal says that this year employers plan to increase...
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-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...
How to Find (and Land) Amazing Portland Jobs
…all employers research applicants on social media before inviting them in for an interview. So make sure your online house is in order! Review all your social media accounts. Delete…
How to Overcome Ageism in Your Job Search
…your name, plus your birth date, which a client of mine did. By using an email address such as joejones1954@gmail.com, he revealed himself as a 60+-year-old job applicant, thereby anchoring…
How to Ace a Job Interview, with Janet Brumbaugh
Podcast Summary: “Wing it” and “job interview” are two phrases that should never go together in the same sentence. If you want to ace a job interview, you need to prepare yourself, do your homework, and practice what you will do and say. But how do you prepare responses when...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
How To Get a Nonprofit Job, with Allison Jones
Podcast Summary: How do you find and land nonprofit jobs? This is a big question that we hear from all kinds of job seekers: recent college graduates, corporate employees who want to switch careers, and government workers who want to continue to serve the public. Like the question, the nonprofit sector...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our book,...
How To Land a Tech Job (Even if You Can’t Code), with Albert Qian
Podcast Summary: When you hear the phrase “technology sector” you probably think of multi-billion dollar companies like Google, Apple, or Facebook. But you don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to work in tech. There are opportunities across the globe, both in offices and working at home. It is one...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
The Rules of Working with a Human Resources Department, with Melissa Anzman
Podcast Summary: You may want a gig with a cool corporation like Nike, Google, or Apple. Perhaps you’ve targeted a big government agency or a nonprofit. Or maybe your goal is to land a job with small employer. Wherever you’re going, one day you will probably have to work with...
Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is “Find Your Dream Job”, a 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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our book...
Government Jobs and Public Service Careers, with Kirsten Wyatt
Podcast Summary: If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world you’ll likely consider a career in public service. Government jobs–at the local, state or federal level–can offer you the opportunity to address issues that matter, such as education, the environment, and homelessness. You can...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
How to Write a Ridiculously Awesome Resume, with Jenny Foss
Podcast Summary: Writing an awesome resume can feel like a huge roadblock to overcome in your job search. Often, people experience “resume writer’s block” when they’re forced to think about their skills, experiences and accomplishments. This is especially true when you’re applying through an online application system. This week’s guest,...
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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, your best online...
Remote Work, Telecommuting, and Digital Nomads, with Tamara Murray
Podcast Summary: Being a professional no longer necessitates going to an office every day. People are increasingly able to do remote work, using telecommunications technologies to stay connected with their companies and colleagues. This trend is happening in nearly every industry sector–even fields like healthcare and education. According to one...
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. On today’s show we’re discussing location independent jobs and how you can...
Is Your Resume “Smack in the Forehead” Obvious?
…another applicant who does. “It needs to be smack in the head obvious,” says Jenny. Don’t assume that the value of your skill set is self evident or that skill…
How Employers Screen and Hire Candidates
…is applying everywhere. Third, hiring managers usually look to see if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job. The takeaway here? Focus on the details and follow the…