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A great LinkedIn profile is a vital part of any serious job search. 94-97% of recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to find candidates with the right skills, experience, and connections. So, smart job hunters use the platform to tell a compelling professional story, document accomplishments, and show what they can...
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Mac Prichard: This is find your dream job a podcast that helps you get hired and have the career you want and make a difference in life. I am Mac Prichard your host and publisher of Mac’s List. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and...
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These days none of us need to be told that change is the one constant in the workplace. Our job responsibilities change regularly–and so do our careers. The old model of climbing the corporate ladder or sticking with one profession for life is giving way to more fluid,...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s list and by our...
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A dream job is one that perfectly fits your abilities, passions, preferred working habits, and lifestyle needs. As such, the first step in finding the perfect job is knowing yourself and understanding exactly what you’re looking for in your career. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream...
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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...
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Most Americans begin work full-time after high school or college and hope to retire at age 65 or older. That doesn’t mean, however, that we remain in the workplace continuously for 40-plus years. Along the way, many of us will stop working outside the home to care 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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and buy your...
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More than 10 million Americans work for nonprofit organizations. Even the Great Recession couldn’t stop growth in this sector. According to the federal government, the number of nonprofit jobs increased by 18% between 2000 and 2010. That trend shows no sign of slowing down in the near future....
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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Among human resources professionals, it is commonly held that at least 85 percent of all resumes “suck.” A vast majority of resumes are poorly written and formatted, and they don’t showcase the candidate’s value to the prospective employer. Where does your resume fall? Is it in the mediocre majority or part...
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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...
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It is a myth that a creative career means a lifetime of poverty. Nearly 1.4 million Americans work in creative occupations. And while only a small number of those become famous household names, a vast majority maintain successful and rewarding creative careers. This week on Find Your Dream...
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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 Pritchard, your host, and publisher of Mac’s list. Our show’s brought to you by Mac’s list and our book, Name...
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Gender unfortunately matters in the workplace. Women at work often encounter significant barriers. Women, on average, earn less than men in virtually every single occupation. In 2014, female full-time workers in the United States made only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender wage gap of...
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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. Our show was brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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Few people’s careers play out exactly as planned. Changes of interest, new opportunities, and life in-general all interfere with the perfect, linear career maps we made with out high school guidance counselor. But even if you don’t know exactly where your career is going, you can still control its direction....
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Mac Prichard: This is Find You 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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Everybody knows that changing jobs regularly is the new normal. The days of working for just one or two employers through your adult life are long gone. But what about switching not just jobs, but starting a new career? Most of us will be in the workplace for...
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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 was brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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Did you make a New Year’s professional resolution to do something different in your career? The list of changes you seek in the next 12 months could include a raise, a promotion, or a new job. Or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up...
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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 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 book,...
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Government jobs are always tough to land. Mastering the oft-byzantine application process takes practice and insider know-how. In this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac Prichard shares his experience applying for Oregon government jobs. Mac has worked in multiple departments for the State of Oregon, as well as...
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Ben Forstag: 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 Ben Forstag, your temporary host and Managing Director of Mac’s List. On today’s bonus episode, we’re sharing some exclusive content from...
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One of the best ways to stand out in your field and in your career is through creative collaboration. Embracing mutuality–sharing of your strengths, acknowledging your weaknesses and partnering with others with complementary skill sets–strengthens your professional credentials in an increasingly interconnected economy. And people who can facilitate collaboration...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you 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 book,...
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According to one estimate, 80% of employers Google candidates before inviting someone in for a job interview. What will people see when they Google you? Photos from your college spring break trip to Mexico or an up-to-date LinkedIn page? What impression will you create online? That you’re the...
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Mac: This is Find Your Dream Job the podcast that help you get hired, have the career you want and make a difference in your 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...
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“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...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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A successful job search is all about telling your story: who you are, what you can do and how you stand out. But sometimes it’s hard to identify these truths about yourself. We’re out own biggest critics, and modesty can prevent us from tooting our own horn. This...
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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 this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, we’re bringing back...
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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...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our book,...
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Millennials, the 54 million Americans born after 1980, now account for more than a third of the workforce in the United States. Perhaps more than any generation, millennials stand out for wanting meaningful, purpose-driven careers. And they have brought new ideas about decision-making, management style, and work-life balance into the workforce....
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our book,...
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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...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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Have you ever thought about striking out on your own? Maybe you want to start a nonprofit, a private company, or a consulting practice. Perhaps you want to be “solopreneur”–a one person startup. Whatever road you choose, you need think carefully about the road ahead. Being a founder offers many...
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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 am Mac Prichard, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our...
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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...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and our book...
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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...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List and by our...
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53 million Americans–one out of three workers–can be classified as freelance entrepreneurs. A career as a freelancer offers lots of advantages. You work when and where you want. You set your own prices and keep the profits. You choose your clients and your coworkers. (And yes, you can 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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List. Your best online...
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On Sunday, November 15, 2015, Portland radio station KINK 101.9 interviewed our very own Mac Prichard, founder of Mac’s List. Host Sheila Hamilton and Mac discuss: The story of Mac’s List from its early start to today Do’s and don’ts of the modern job search The 80/20 rule to follow as you look...
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John Sepulvado: 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 John Sepulvado, producer of the podcast. I’ve temporarily taken over hosting duties for this special bonus edition of Find Your Dream...
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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,...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, your best online...
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Are you clear about what you want from your job? Sometimes you take a job solely for the paycheck. But, at its best, work is about more than just financial advancement. A rewarding job engages you in a personal way, drawing on your strengths and passions, and challenging...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, your best...
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Most colleges and universities provide career advising services to their current and former students. Yet only 10-20% of all students and alumni ever use of their university career center. And even fewer use their alumni association as a resource after graduation. Are you making the most of your alma mater?...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List. It’s your best...
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Did you know that you can find a job by networking? This is how up-to 80% of all jobs get filled. It’s a fact… employers hire candidates that they know and those who are recommended to them by people that they trust. That’s why networking is so important:...
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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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, you best online source for rewarding, creative...
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Finding a job can take a lot of work. But what if you could get in front of a headhunter–someone who is paid to find great employees? Like a fairy godmother, couldn’t a recruiter make your wish for a dream job come true? And by doing so, save...
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Mac Prichard: Welcome to Find Your Dream Job. We’re 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. I’m the publisher of Mac’s List. On today’s show, we’re discussing how to work with...
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Your professional brand is how you showcase yourself to others in a way that distinguishes you as a credible, trustworthy, and skilled person. In other words, it is how you personify and embody the strengths, skills, and accomplishments you list in your resume. Professional branding is particularly important...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that hopes you get hired in 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...