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You’ve heard it again and again: it’s all about who you know. Especially in a job search, experts encourage everyone to reach out to their friends and professional connections to find work opportunities through word of mouth. That’s the Hidden Job Market. But what does it look like...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 003: The Hidden Job Market in Action, with Doug Wells Airdate: May 14, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you...
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Each new job on your resume presents new opportunities, new challenges and new setbacks. In this episode of Find Your Dream Job, we discuss the best ways to capitalize on your first few months in a new position with human resources executive and business coach Joey Price. We...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 140: How to Make the Most of Your First 90 Days in a New Job, with Joey Price Airdate: May 23, 2018 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac of Mac’s List. Find Your Dream Job is presented by Mac’s List, an online community...
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What’s holding you back from the pay raises, promotions, and new work opportunities you really want? For many of us, it’s about a fear of being shot down when we ask for it. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest Kate White encourages you to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 139: Ask for the Money and Opportunities You Want, with Kate White Airdate: May 16, 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...
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Nobody enjoys a long job search. To speed things up, many candidates put more and more time and effort into the job hunt. Our guest expert this week is recruiter Jim Stroud. He says if you want to find your next job faster, you need to work smart....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 138: 3 Things You Must Do to Find a Job Faster, with Jim Stroud Airdate: May 9, 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...
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We can all learn from the success of those around us. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, our guest Polina Selyutin shares common themes she has heard in dozens of conversations with successful women who love their careers. From having an abundance mindset to approaching networking...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 137: 3 Lessons Learned from 65 Career Conversations, with Polina Selyutin Airdate: May 2, 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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When you apply for a job, your competition is probably pretty similar to you in terms of experience, expertise, and credentials. But we all have something unique to offer, and that’s what you should sell in your professional bio. Tell your story in your bio! There’s no other...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 136: Why Your Bio Matters More Than Your Resume, with William Arruda Airdate: April 25, 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...
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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...
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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...
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On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac announces the launch of the newest Mac’s List resource: our Top Career Podcasts Guide for 2018. Each year, Mac gleans Apple Podcasts for shows that can help people find meaningful, rewarding work. The Top Career Podcast Guide is the culmination...
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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. In this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, we want to...
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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...
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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...
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Career experts talk a lot about career changers and encore careers, but what does it actually look like for an experienced professional to break back into the job market after a years-long career break? Leslie Yeargers will show you how she made it happen for herself, from strategic...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS Episode 2: JSSS, with Leslie Yeargers Airdate: April 9, 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...
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Last year LinkedIn offered a new option. You can now check a box visible only to recruiters that says you’re open to new opportunities. Recruiters on LinkedIn can now search and find people who use this feature. Our guest expert this week is Donna Serdula, a nationally recognized...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 133: How to Let Recruiters on LinkedIn Know You’re Open, with Donna Serdula Airdate: April 4, 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...
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We all know that LinkedIn is an important part of any job search. But too many people keep making basic mistakes on LinkedIn. Our guest expert Christie Mims shares four LinkedIn mistakes we can all avoid to improve the way we build and engage our network on LinkedIn....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 132: Are You Making These LinkedIn Mistakes?, with Christie Mims Airdate: March 28, 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...
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Most professionals avoid rookie blunders in a job interview. We do the research, practice answering questions, and shake hands and make eye contact in the meeting. But hiring managers say even the savviest of professionals make some interview mistakes again and again. And many of these errors are...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 131: Job Interview Mistakes Smart People Make, with Thea Kelley Airdate: March 21, 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...
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Culture fit and team chemistry are important factors in hiring today. If you’ve got a job interview, the hiring manager probably knows you’re qualified for the job. What they want to find out is whether you’ll fit in and work well with their team. While you need to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 130: How to Make a Hiring Manager Like You, with Dalena Bradley Airdate: March 14, 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...
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Taking a leap mid-career can be scary, especially when you’re looking at new roles across the country. Stephen Marc Beaudoin made it look easy to land a new nonprofit leadership role, but he approached his job search with a clear strategy, support from trusted advisors, and “a long...
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Find Your Dream Job, BONUS EPISODE: Navigating A Cross-Country Job Search, with Stephen Marc Beaudoin Airdate: March 12, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want,...
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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...
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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...
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Your professional references can make or break your chances of getting a job. Select, nurture and prep your people to give you the best possible reference when they get the call from your potential new boss! Our guest on this episode of Find Your Dream Job gives you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 128: What You Need to Know About Job References, with Daisy Wright Airdate: February 28, 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...
Interviewing for a job is stressful, whichever side of the table you’re on. But when you’re a new hiring manager, faced with the challenge of trying to hire the perfect…
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If you’re over 50, you’ve likely encountered ageism in your career. Older workers struggle in the job search and feel a disadvantage in competition with younger professionals. So what can you do? The first thing to do might be to rethink your entire job search strategy. On this...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 127: How to Overcome Ageism in Your Job Search, with Kevin Kermes Airdate: February 21, 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...
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When you don’t make it to the second round after a decent first interview, you might be wondering what went wrong. On this episode, we talk to a seasoned recruiter, Will Thomson, about common mistakes applicants make in the first interview and how to avoid them in the future...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 126: Why You’re Not Getting a Second Interview, with Will Thomson Airdate: February 14, 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...
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Chances are you’ll have many more than one job in the decades you spend in the workplace. So how can you make sure you don’t get left behind by the evolving needs of employers? Create your future-proof career by playing to your strengths. Communicate your value. And commit...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 125: How to Future Proof Your Career, with Jane Barrett Airdate: February 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...
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Like it or not, we live in a digital age. Each of us has a digital presence, and the first impression we make for many job opportunities will happen online. Do you know what your personal brand is, and are you telling your story online in the best...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 124: 4 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand Online, with Ryan Rhoten Airdate: January 31, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Don’t be nervous. Be prepared! This episode of Find Your Dream Job shows you how to negotiate your salary like a pro. With guest expert and negotiation consultant Kwame Christian, we learn what you need to do to prepare for your next salary negotiation, set a baseline for...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 121: How to Get the Best Salary Offer, with Kwame Christian Airdate: January 10, 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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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...
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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...
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Early career failures, frustrations, and delays can feel defeating. But the truth is, almost everyone struggles early on. On this podcast, you’ll learn about bridge jobs, and why they matter to your ultimate career happiness. Embrace new challenges in your first few jobs as opportunities to learn about...
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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,...
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Do things to help people in your network. Don’t expect anything in return. When you approach your career as part of a robust professional community, you’ll build goodwill with others who will want to help you in the future. Our guest shares tips for job seekers to use...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 118: The Secret to Career Success: Pay it Forward, with Tony Restell Airdate: December 20, 2017 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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LinkedIn has tons of tools for the job seeker, but recommendations are one of the most powerful. Our guest shares step-by-step guidelines for getting and giving great LinkedIn recommendations to help prove your value as a professional in the modern job market. About Our Guest: Viveka von Rosen...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 117: LinkedIn Recommendations 101, with Viveka von Rosen Airdate: December 13, 2017 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...
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Do you have a strategy for landing your dream job? Robert Cugno says you need to build the right relationships and craft a mission and vision for yourself to be ready when the right position opens up. Aligning yourself with key people will help you advance your career,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 116: How to Position Yourself For Your Next Job, with Robert Cugno Airdate: December 6, 2017 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...