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As a culture, we are more disconnected than ever before. We move often and change jobs quickly. Many people don’t think about networking until they need help finding their next job. It’s vital to stay connected to others and to nurture our network authentically even when we don’t...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 180: Why You Need to Network When You Don’t Need Help, with Karen Wickre Airdate: February 27, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi! Mac from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts...
The opening line to your cover letter can make or break your job application. Employers are often reading through hundreds of cover letters. Your first sentence needs to make an…
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If you walk into an interview ready to answer questions but don’t have any of your own to ask, you are not taking full advantage of the interview process. You have a responsibility to not only answer questions but to ask them of everyone you talk to within...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 179: Interviewing is a Two-Way Street, with Michelle Neal Airdate: February 20, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi, Mac, from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts you chances of landing an...
…If you need or want a career coach, there are many excellent fee-for-service career coaches. However, since recruiters are a free resource and don’t have the same training and expertise…
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It’s natural to feel discouraged if you’re unemployed. But if you base your identity on what you do for a living, you may self-sabotage when looking for a new job. Feelings of worthlessness or desperation can lead you to apply for jobs that aren’t a good fit or...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 178: How to Remain Positive When You’re Unemployed, with Kali Rogers Airdate: February 13, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi! Mac from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts your chances of...
The key to landing the job of your dreams is a great resume. Standing out from the competition means telling a compelling professional story that includes your accomplishments and skills…
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If you are preparing to return to work after some time as a stay-at-home parent, you may feel unsure about where to begin. How do you explain the gap in your resume while also showing what you’ve accomplished during that time? Careers expert, Stephanie Smith, says a smart job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 177: Back to Work Strategies for Stay at Home Parents, with Stephanie Smith Airdate: February 6, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi! Mac from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts your...
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One of the biggest challenges older job seekers face is connecting with younger hiring managers. Too many older workers look for jobs with the wrong employers and are not clear about the value of their experience. Ruth Winden says that if you have trouble working with younger hiring...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 176: How to Wow an Interviewer Half Your Age, with Ruth Winden Airdate: January 30, 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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It can be scary to quit your job, even if you’re not happy in the role. You may be worried about what others will think or perhaps you feel that you’ve invested too much time in the position to walk away. But, quitting your job can be good...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 175: How to Overcome Your Fears About Quitting Your Job, with Lynn Marie Morski Airdate: January 23, 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...
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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...
Portland’s tech industry is robust, and there are more opportunities than ever for professionals to connect with others in the local tech community. However, it can be hard to know…
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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....
…less privacy. It’s an atmosphere that’s naturally empowering for extroverts, allowing them to freely collaborate with peers, engage more readily, and fully absorb the spotlight. But what about the quiet…
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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,...
…temporary workers or freelancers, it can be easy to treat them as afterthoughts. Building a structure and policy around short-term workers is crucial to getting their buy-in, and for freelancers…
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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...
You’ve worked hard to recruit diverse people into your company. Think of the time you’ve spent reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, talking to candidates, debating who will bring the most value…
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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,...
…a free mobile app for nurses and other healthcare professionals that streamlines and simplifies their hectic schedules and communication. We help nurse managers save time with our staff and schedule…
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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....
…to push themselves. Make sure each person on your team has individual goals and knows how they relate to the company’s overall objectives. Give feedback freely so employees know where…