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If you’re like most folks, you feel nervous when going into a job interview. And science has shown that a lack of self-confidence directly affects your body language, which can distract the hiring manager or make you appear less suited for the job. You don’t want to walk...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 174: How to Show Confidence in a Job Interview, with John Ribeiro Airdate: January 16, 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 have the skills and passion for a position that doesn’t yet exist, there are some specific steps you can take while you wait for that position to be created. Networking to build relationships, volunteering to keep your experience current, and finding a group of people who...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Building Relationships Throughout Your Job Search Journey, with Julie Magers Airdate: January 14, 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 Mac...
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Every job search requires references. You need people who can attest to the work you’ve done and the skills you possess. But did you know that many employers have a policy against giving references? There is also the possibility that you may have to handle a bad reference....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 173: How to Make Good References Great, with Vicki Lind Airdate: January 9, 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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If you have the desire to work in local government, you may wonder what you can do to have the best shot at an open position. Some of these positions receive hundreds of applications and the hiring process can be grueling. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 172: How to Land a Local Government Job, with Serilda Summers-McGee Airdate: January 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 your...
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Your job hunt is going well, and you’ve interviewed for several different positions. You are offered one of the positions and you accept, only to receive a more lucrative offer, or one that’s a better fit for you. How do you tell that hiring manager that you’re going...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 171: How to Turn Down a Job Offer, with LaKiesha Tomlin Airdate: December 26, 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 your...
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Have you ever considered the fact that hiring managers have bosses too? They have to answer to a CEO or shareholders for the person they hire, which means you need to put yourself in their shoes when you go into an interview. Find out what problems the company...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 170: Why You Need to Think Like a Hiring Manager, with Joel Quass Airdate: December 19, 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....
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In years past, it was common to work for the same company from entry-level until retirement. But, those days are long gone. There are no longer obvious ladders to climb or well-trodden paths to follow. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Bev Jones, says that if...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 169: Treat Your Career Like a Business, with Bev Jones Airdate: December 12, 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 your host,...
It’s been a big year for my podcast, Find Your Dream Job. We celebrated a major milestone of 200 episodes recorded, updated our podcast format, and had dozens of conversations…
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One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in a job search is leaving your job for a new one after only a few months of being there. Will potential new employers see you as a flight risk? And how can you overcome the appearance of being a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: How to Explain Why You Left Your Last Job, with Andrew Peters Air date: December 10, 2018 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...
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If the word “networking” brings to mind an event held in a hotel ballroom consisting of meeting new people and shaking hand after hand, it’s time to change your mindset. Large events and small talk are not fun for introverts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 168: Networking Tips for Introverts (And Everybody Else), with Tammy Gooler Loeb Airdate: December 5, 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...
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Imagine that you are a candidate for a great job. You put together the perfect application, you nail the interview, and it looks like the job is yours on a silver platter. But in your thank you note, you misspell the name of the hiring manager. That simple...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 167: Writing Mistakes Job Seekers Make, with Donna Svei Airdate: November 28, 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 your host, Mac...
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Did you know that some people never apply for jobs? Rather, they are approached by recruiters or called by employers about jobs that don’t get advertised. Our guest this week on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Laura Gassner Otting, says this doesn’t happen by accident. These people...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 166: How to Build Your Network So Opportunity Comes Calling, with Laura Gassner Otting Airdate: November 21, 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...
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It’s not enough to get an interview; you need to turn that interview into a job offer. There are several things you can do to clinch a job offer, including preparing for the most common questions employers ask, drawing an employer out about the needs of the company,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 165: How to Clinch a Job Offer, with Jan Melnik Airdate: November 14, 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 your host,...
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It can be discouraging to face dead ends and disappointment during your job search but knowing your skill set and setting clear career goals can take you all the way from defeat to your dream job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Becca McCulloch and...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Setting Clear Career Goals, with Becca McCulloch Airdate: November 12, 2018 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 Mac Prichard, founder and...
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Job seekers who customize their resume for each individual job application have a huge advantage over those who rely on using a single generic resume. It takes less time than you might think to customize your resume and it’s not at all complicated. Our guest this week on...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 164: How to Customize Your Resume (Without Making Yourself Crazy), with Louise Kursmark Airdate: November 7, 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....
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It is critical to make a great first impression when job hunting. As soon as you walk in the door, you are being judged on your looks, speech, and behavior. However, being on your best behavior is only one aspect of making a great first impression. You also...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 163: How to Nail Your First Impression, with Merryn Roberts-Huntley Airdate: October 31, 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 your host,...
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Are you nervous about making a good impression and standing out in an upcoming job interview? You don’t have to be! Scientific research shows that you can become the hiring manager’s friend, form a connection, and win over any interviewer with just a few simple steps. Our guest...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 16: How to Be Unforgettable in an Interview, with CK Bray Airdate: October 24, 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 your...
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Do you want to work in the nonprofit sector and still make money? There’s a common misconception that working for nonprofits means you have to give up a competitive salary in exchange for mission-driven work. Our guest this week on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Catalina Rojas,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 161: How to Negotiate a Nonprofit Salary, with Catalina Rojas Airdate: October 17, 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 your host,...
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Up to 80 percent of jobs are never posted online. So how are these positions filled? Through networking. Networking is essential to landing a fulfilling job you love, but most people feel icky doing it. Today’s Find Your Dream Job guest, Halelly Azulay, shares what good networking looks...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 160: Networking Without the Ick Factor, with Halelly Azulay Airdate: October 10, 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 Mac Prichard, your...
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When you’re a recent college graduate, it can feel daunting to have to find a job with no previous experience in your field. The good news is, all you need to find a great job are: a good network, special skills that set you apart, and knowing how...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: Highlighting Your Skills to Land the Perfect Job, with Drake MacFarlane Airdate: October 8, 2018 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 job seeker, what is the first thing you do when looking for your next job or career move? Do you get online, find jobs you might be interested in, and then go through the online application process? If so, you might be shocked to learn that...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 159: How to Get a Job Without Applying Online, with Austin Belcak Airdate: October 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...
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When preparing for a negotiation, especially about money, people are often told that their feelings don’t matter. We are warned to not get emotional at the negotiating table. Women are seen as emotional while men are seen as rational thinkers and therefore better negotiators. But are your feelings...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 158: Why We Need to Talk about the “F” word (Feelings) in Negotiation, with Jamie Lee Airdate: September 26, 2018 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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Do you think it’s a best practice to never call or write a hiring manager? Or that you should only apply for jobs where you meet 80% of qualifications? How about the notion that you must tell a hiring manager what you earned at your last job? Our...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 157: How to Get a Job Without Applying Online, with Clark Finnical Airdate: September 19, 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...
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If you’re in the midst of a long job search, it can feel like you’ve exhausted every possible avenue to find a new job. Consider taking a closer look at your LinkedIn profile and connections, and revising your cover letter to find more success in your job search....
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 007: Crafting a Cover Letter To Impress Employers, with Zerline Hughes Spruill Airdate: September 17, 2018 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 find yourself experiencing doubts about your current job position, look for warning signs that it’s not worth sticking it out. A toxic workplace culture, stagnant company growth, no room for career development and other indicators can be clear signs that it’s time to move on. Our...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 156: Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job, with Jessica Hernandez Airdate: September 12, 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 Mac...
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This podcast episode marks the third anniversary of the Find Your Dream Job podcast. We’ve now recorded more than 160 weekly shows. Add the more than 50 bonus episodes, and that makes more than 200 podcast programs. To mark the occasion, the Mac’s List team gathered in the...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode: Career Advice From Three Years of Job Search Conversations Airdate: September 10, 2018 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 Mac Prichard,...
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In order to find a job where you will thrive, it’s essential to determine if the company’s work culture is the right fit for you. Do you thrive in structured work environments or do you need to work remotely? During the interview process, ask tactical, specific questions about...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 155: How to Find Out if a Company’s Culture is Right For You, with Dorianne St. Fleur Airdate: September 5, 2018 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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It’s a common phrase when you’re looking for a job, “keep your options open.” However, keeping all of your options open and applying everywhere is typically not the best approach. On this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, career coach Caroline Adams reveals why it’s in...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 154: Why You Can’t Keep Your Options Open, with Caroline Adams Airdate: August 29, 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...
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Every interview typically includes the classic opening line: “Tell me about yourself.” Your answer to this introductory question can be a game changer. In this episode of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, career coach and job search strategist Kerri Twigg shares why your response needs to be...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 153: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Tips, with Kerri Twigg Airdate: August 22, 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...
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With today’s competitive job market, submitting your resume online to recruiters can sometimes feel like throwing it into a black hole. However, there’s a better way to highlight your skills, select strategic keywords, and build a better resume that will attract recruiters who are hiring. Tarunum Khan, certified...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 152: How to Make Your Resume Attractive to Recruiters, with Taranum Khan Airdate: August 15, 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...