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Do you know how to get a job you love? It’s okay if you don’t. Most people do not believe it is even possible. A traditional job search includes scouring job postings and identifying with skills an employer is looking for. Today’s conversation turns the table on tradition...
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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,...
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Networking for introverts can be a stressful experience. But networking is absolutely essential for landing the best jobs. You can’t avoid it if you want to find the job of your dreams. The key to networking for introverts is to be prepared, be strategic, and have a clear...
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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, managing director of Mac’s List...
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In this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, freelance writer, Jen Violi, shares professional networking tips for build genuine connections with the people you meet. Even if networking makes you queasy, you can make connections with others on a personal and professional level. 80% of jobs are never posted,...
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Do you want to work at home? Thanks to the internet, jobs that used to require you to sit in an office can now be done online. Our guest this week, Sean Ogle, teaches people to a make a living by creating their own online jobs. Remote work...
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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-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...
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Most professional bios are stale and boring; they’re about as fun to read as the thesaurus. If you include a lame professional bio in your resume or cover letter, you’re almost begging the hiring manager to not read your application! To really capture a hiring manager’s attention you...
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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. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book,...
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Job hunting takes a lot of time, energy, and attention to detail. It’s a job in-and-of-itself! You might start your day reading several job boards. Then you complete and send a job application. Next you email requests for informational meetings. And that’s followed by writing thank you notes....
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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 my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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You don’t need to live in Los Angeles or have a hit song to make a living as a musician Across the country, tens of thousands of people make good livings as musicians and singers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And the federal government predicts the...
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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, and Jenna...
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Please note that Marsha Warner has retired. This podcast was recorded prior to her retirement. Losing your job–regardless of the reason why–can be a shock to the system. Even if you didn’t love it, losing your job suddenly can trigger a flood of emotions: upset, embarrassment, fear, and...
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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-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...
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Have you ever thought about putting everything you own into a moving van and start over with a new job in a new city? The typical American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. From across town to across the country, you’ll face common challenges with job hunting and settling in...
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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, managing director of Mac’s List...
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You’ve survived years of schooling, finals, group projects and finally have a hard-earned degree in your hands. You’re still looking for full-time work and your career route is an open road in front of you. While catching your breath, you get this question, “What are you going to...
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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. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book,...
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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...
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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...
…Business Review Guide to Negotiating. In 2016, Jeff became the ninth president of Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Resources from this Episode Weekend Resume Kit Harvard Business Review Guide to…
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This week on Find Your Dream Job, we’re talking about negotiation–a vital skill, especially at work. Maybe you’re considering a job offer. Perhaps you’re about to ask for a raise. Or you’re chasing a promotion. Whatever your ask, it will require negotiating. Many people treat negotiations as a...
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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. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...
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Networking and coffee often go hand-in-hand; inviting a professional contact out for coffee is one of the easiest ways to score an informational interview or stay in touch with your network. Chances are, before anyone accepts your coffee invite they are going to check out you out on...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job the podcast that helps you get higher, help the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Max Prichard, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. On today’s bonus episode we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book,...
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Ever think about quitting your job? A vast majority of people do. One survey cited by CBS News found that 84% of Americans want to switch employers. Yet most of us show up for work every Monday even when we want to be somewhere else. There are many reasons...
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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, our managing director, and Jenna...
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It’s graduation season and a time to celebrate the great accomplishments of our graduating high school students. It’s also a time for those students to make some big decisions about their future. Should they continue their education? Enter the workforce? Take a gap year? Or perhaps sign-up for...
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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, our managing director, and Jenna...
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When it comes to making a positive first impression with an employer, your interview outfit matters. You want to pick the perfect wardrobe for your interview—one that is professional, but which also honors the existing office culture that you hope to join. Doing so creates a good first...
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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. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book,...
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Are you happy at your job? Unfortunately, most people aren’t. According to Gallup, unhappy employees outnumber happy ones, two to one. There are many reasons people end up with jobs they don’t like. Some workers take the first job offered in order to pay bills. Others stick with an...
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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, our managing director, and Jenna...
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Maybe you’re looking for your next job. Or perhaps you just want to stay on top of your career. Whatever your goal, it helps to know how to work a room at professional networking events. If the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and striking...
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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, our managing director, and Jenna...
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The question every college student dreads but can’t avoid: “What are you going to do after graduation?” It’s graduation season and university students across the country are preparing for the next phase of their lives. For most, that means a job–or at least a job search. Others may explore...
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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. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book,...
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Are you ready to build a career you love? Every time you switch jobs, you have the opportunity to redefine your career—to pursue new challenges and find new meaning in your work life. Most workers have ample opportunity to change career paths; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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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 your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag our Managing Director, and Jenna...
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To have a great career, you need passion. But you also need a solid plan. Specifically, you need to know how your passions and ideas will be marketable in an ever-evolving job market. This week’s guest is professor and author Larry Smith, whose provocative TED talk, “Why You Will Fail to...
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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. This week on Find Your Dream Job, we’re talking about how to...
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Please note that Marsha Warner has retired. This podcast was recorded prior to her retirement. All too often people only think about career management when they are actively looking for a job. This is a big mistake! Ongoing, proactive career management while you are employed can pay huge dividends next time you...
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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. On today’s bonus episode we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book....
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Do you know someone who has the perfect job and is getting well paid, too? It might seem that this happened by stroke of luck. In fact, it has nothing do with chance. People with dream jobs have clear goals and plans to accomplish them. And when you find that...
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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. Do you know someone who has the perfect job and is getting...
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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...
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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-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...
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Image is an important part of a job search–and career management. You always want to present yourself as a competent, talented and, enthusiastic professional. But it’s also important that your brand reflects who you are. Ultimately, authenticity matters more than professionalism. Your brand, no matter how polished and practiced, is worthless if it doesn’t...
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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. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new book, Land...
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It is illegal for an employer to discriminate based on age. But many job seekers over the age of 50 will tell you it happens every day. Older workers stay out of work longer and may earn less than in previous jobs when they do return to the workforce. According to...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired and 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...
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in foreign country and have an overseas job? More people than ever are living and working outside the country where they were born. According to the United Nations, the number of international migrants now stands at a...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the 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. Our show is brought to you by our book, “Land Your Dream...
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In all likelihood you’ve had at least one negative experience with a past employer or supervisor. Many of us have. Whatever the cause, these experiences can have a lasting impact on your career in the form of a bad job reference. Any prospective employer will want to talk to your past...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find You Dream Job. The pod cast 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 bonus episode, we’re sharing exclusive content from our new...