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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...
…faced along this path. The ability to provide for one’s self is important, hence why very few of us are willing to work for free, but material and financial awards…
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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....
…getting copies can complete a request form available at https://www.macslist.org/freebooks. “If your library doesn’t have a copy of the book, please encourage them to order a free copy through us,”…
…your job search? How did you overcome this challenge? Interviewing for companies that wanted free consulting was one of the most challenging aspects of my job search. At least six…
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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...
…each month. We’ll make sure that you’re included in the next mailing. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or immediate needs. …
…many recruiting products we offer here at Mac’s List. FREE Volunteer Listings Looking for volunteers for an event or project? You can always post a volunteer listing, free of charge,…
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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....
…each month. We’ll make sure that you’re included in the next mailing. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or immediate needs. …
…products we offer here at Mac’s List. FREE Volunteer Listings Looking for volunteers for an event or project? You can always post a volunteer listing, free of charge, on Mac’s…
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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...
Approaching a salary negotiation, whether a few years into your job or at the start of your tenure, requires thought and preparation. Clear communication is key, and research into the…
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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...
In this day and age, employers are looking for candidates who are more than just their resume. A resume can detail the ins and outs of responsibilities and job titles,…
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It’s easy to be so determined to land a new job that you don’t stop to consider what your career and financial goals are. Before you send out your next job application, you need to research salaries for your industry and position. Find Your Dream Job guest Anica...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 187: How to Know What Salary to Ask For, with Anica John Airdate: April 17, 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...
…and expert listening skills, I saw myself and my skills more clearly. Another of my favorite resources was utilizing free sessions in co-working spaces. It’s how I grew my network…
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Whether you realize it or not, you have a professional brand; something you are known for and that represents you in your career space. But if you are in the midst of switching careers, you may need to rebrand yourself. Find Your Dream Job guest Lisa Lewis says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 186: How to Rebrand Yourself When Changing Careers, with Lisa Lewis Airdate: April 10, 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...
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New college graduates often struggle with networking. They may feel that they have nothing to offer or that they’re wasting time with informational interviews. But good networking leads to career success. Find Your Dream Job guest Shawn Lipton says that the best networkers have a methodical approach to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 185: Networking Tips for New Graduates, with Shawn Lipton Airdate: April 4, 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 every...
For employers in the digital age, hiring new talent starts with posting a job listing on your website or a job board. The content of your job listing can determine…
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Is it ever a good idea to apply for a job when you are overqualified? Perhaps you’ve moved to a new city, or you’re trying to get a job at your dream company. Whatever the reason, many people pursue smaller, lower-level roles that put them at risk of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 184: How to Apply for a Job When You’re Overqualified, with Phiona Martin Airdate: March 27, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s episode of Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Sneaker School. It’s an online certificate program from the Fashion Institute of...
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If you spend most of your time during a job search filling out online applications and responding to job board listings, you may want to consider more active strategies such as informational interviews with targeted employers. Find Your Dream Job guest Lesa Edwards says that you need both...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 183: Passive vs Active Job Search Strategies, with Lesa Edwards Airdate: March 20, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s episode of Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Sneaker School. It’s an online certificate program from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Complex...
…opportunities, educational resources, training sessions and more. Start serving local nonprofits and building community by becoming a YNPN member. There are two membership levels, one paid and one free. To…
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In the digital age, our human relationships matter more than ever. This also applies to your job search! Informational interviews are a great way to begin building those relationships and to develop your network. Find Your Dream Job guest Colby Reade says that you need to think of informational...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 182: Informational Interview Tips for Young Professionals, with Colby Reade Airdate: March 13, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s episode of Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Sneaker School. It’s an online certificate program from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Complex...
…himself struggling to maintain focus and keeping his schedule free of unexpected interruptions. With a seemingly endless list of tasks on your to-do list to find a job, it can…
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One of the biggest challenges that you will face in your professional life is choosing a career. It’s not only recent college graduates that face this challenge. Most of us will change careers at least once during our working lives. How do you find the job that’s the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 181: How to Choose the Right Career for You, with Dalan Vanterpool Airdate: March 6, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s episode of Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Sneaker School. It’s an online certificate program from the Fashion Institute of Technology...