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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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Building a tech career in Portland can be daunting, especially for newcomers. The good news is that Portland is an open and welcoming community, even if you are new to the tech field and lack experience. The key to breaking into Portland’s tech industry is networking and meeting...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 210: An Insider’s Guide to Portland Tech Careers, with Tim Butler Airdate: September 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 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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The decision to make a career change can be full of challenges. Rejection, lack of focus, and ignoring networking opportunities can make the transition even harder. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Travis Puckett and I discuss his move from the food and beverage industry...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 21: Overcoming Career Change Challenges, with Travis Puckett Airdate: September 9, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac...
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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....
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It’s not uncommon to feel as though a job interview is an interrogation and that your entire life is on display for the interviewer to pick apart. But, an interview is actually a two-way conversation. And while it’s important to prepare for the questions you may get, Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 204: How to Own the Room in a Job Interview, with Rachel Beohm Airdate: August 14, 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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If you’re a mid-career professional looking to make a career change, you’re likely to face obstacles as you try to find the best possible position. Since finding that next job can take a while, you need to change your job search and use your time to hone in...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 20: Change Your Job Search by Applying Strategically, with Alfredo Moreno Airdate: August 12, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m...
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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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If you are depending on job boards alone to help you find your next job, you are limiting your options. Only one in five hires are made through job boards. Job boards aren’t bad, says Find Your Dream Job guest Lisa Rangel. But if you want to get...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 202: How to Find a Job (Without Using a Job Board), with Lisa Rangel Airdate: July 31, 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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Your mindset not only affects how you see yourself, but it also affects how others see you. However, mindset is often confused with goals. Find Your Dream Job guest Angela Yeh explains that mindset is having a healthy awareness of your strengths, weaknesses, and what type of situations...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 201: Why Mindset Matters When You Pivot Careers, with Angela Yeh Airdate: July 24, 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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If you’re considering enlisting a staffing agency to help you find your next job, you need to understand exactly how they work. Find Your Dream Job guests Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth join Mac this week to underline that recruiters are not career coaches and explore how staffing...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 200: How Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth Airdate: July 17, 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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Do you attend networking events but find yourself talking only to people you already know? Meet ups and mixers can be awkward, especially if you’re shy or you don’t know anyone there. Find Your Dream Job guest David Burkus says you can confidently skip any event where the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 199: Why You Don’t Need to Go to Networking Events, with David Burkus Airdate: July 10, 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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Networking is crucial, not only when you’re looking for a new job, but even before you find your first one. Your college professors can be a great resource for networking with leaders in your chosen field of study. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Elizabeth...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Fostering New Connections To Grow Your Career, with Liz Mead Airdate: July 8, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your...
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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...
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Figuring out the next step on your career journey takes energy and focus. If your strategy so far has been to apply everywhere and see what happens, getting clear on your purpose has powerful benefits. Find Your Dream Job guest Erin Thomas says you need to know exactly...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 197: How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas Airdate: June 26, 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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No matter who you are or what you do, eventually, you will have gaps on your resume. It’s simply unavoidable. Whether you take time off to raise a family, get laid off, or you leave a job after a short period of time, you will have to deal...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 196: How to Deal With Gaps in Your Resume, with Chris Villanueva Airdate: June 19, 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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Recruiters receive dozens of cover letters and resumes every day. How can you increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters online and receive more job offers? Find Your Dream Job guest Blake Thiess offers a specific set of strategies. In order to get noticed online, Blake says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 195: How to Stand Out Online with Employers, with Blake Thiess Airdate: June 12, 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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Switching job sectors can be challenging for any job seeker. But it’s not impossible to make the switch, especially if you have a strong network of support around you. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amy Chu and I discuss how she went from a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Building a Nonprofit Career, with Amy Chu Airdate: June 10, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac Prichard....
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Leaving your job sector for an entirely new industry can seem impossible, especially if you have been in your career for a number of years. It is possible, however, to transfer your skill set to a new sector, without having to go back for an advanced degree or...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 194: How to Transfer Your Job Skills to a New Industry, with Minda Harts Airdate: June 5, 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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Tech is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, with a projected 5% growth on $4 trillion in revenue this year alone. There are many opportunities to break into the tech world, even if you have no background in technology or specialized degree. Find Your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 193: How to Break into Tech if You’re Not Techie, with Lida Tohidi Airdate: May 29, 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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Employers have several main goals for their companies and one of those goals is saving money. There are several ways they do this but one of the most frustrating for job seekers is through lowball salary offers. This doesn’t mean they only have their interests in mind; they’re...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 192: How to Respond to a Lowball Salary Offer, with Lisa Gates Airdate: May 22, 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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If you find yourself avoiding networking events, maybe you need to change your mindset around them. It’s normal to feel nervous when you don’t know anyone who will be there or are unsure of what to say or do. Find Your Dream Job guest Linda Van Valkenburgh says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 191: What to Do If Your Networking Isn’t Working, with Linda Van Valkenburgh Airdate: May 15, 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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In order to find a career you love, you have to know what you want. Great careers don’t just happen; they’re formed by taking advantage of opportunities, setting goals, and making connections with the people who can help you get the job you want. On this episode of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Clarify Your Career Goals, with Alisyn Maggiora Airdate: May 13, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac Prichard....
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You’ve found a great job opportunity and you’re excited about the possibilities. It seems like the perfect fit for you. But is sharing your enthusiasm with the hiring manager enough to get you hired? Not always. Sometimes, the fit may be perfect for you but not for the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 190: Your Job Search Isn’t Only About You, with Susanne Aronowitz Airdate: May 8, 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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You know that you need to ask for help when looking for a job. But what do you do when the people you reach out to don’t respond? How can you get people to vouch for your credentials and become your career champions? Find Your Dream Job guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 189: Finding Your Career Champions, with Lora Poepping Airdate: May 1, 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, Mac Prichard....
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Every year, the Find Your Dream Job team asks listeners for their feedback on the podcast format, length, and topics. We discovered that 18 percent of listeners are interested in exploring the topic of career change, and 15 percent are interested in discussing job search strategies. Thanks to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 16: Listener Survey Questions: Job Search Advice from the Mac’s List Team Airdate: April 29, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life....
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If you’ve exhausted your personal network and run out of known resources, you may need to reach out to people you do not know online for the next step in your job search or career. But what if they don’t answer you? Find Your Dream Job guest Stacey...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 188: How to Network Online with Strangers, with Stacey Lane Airdate: April 24, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s show is brought to you by the City of Portland, Oregon, the city that works. The City of Portland is hiring today and posts new jobs...