Search Results for: free agent

To Get The Best Job Fit, Know Your Strengths, with Mary Blalock

Podcast Summary: What do you do when you know you need to move forward in your career, but you need some direction? Many people end up in career paths that aren’t a great fit for their natural talents and passions. If you’re looking for a better job fit, start to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 141: To Get the Best Job Fit, Know Your Strengths, with Mary Blalock Airdate: May 30, 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...

Make the Most of Your First 90 Days in a New Job, with Joey Price

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Ask for the Money and Opportunities You Want, with Kate White

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

3 Things You Must Do to Find a Job Faster, with Jim Stroud

Podcast Summary: 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....

Podcast Transcript: 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...

3 Career Lessons Learned from 65 Conversations, with Polina Selyutin

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Why Your Professional Bio Matters More Than Your Resume, with William Arruda

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Applicant Tracking System Myths Debunked, with Marie Zimenoff

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Introducing the Top Career Podcasts Guide for 2018

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

How to Tell Your Story on LinkedIn, with Shelly Elsliger

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Get Recruiters to Notice You on LinkedIn, with Donna Serdula

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Are You Making These LinkedIn Mistakes? with Christie Mims

Podcast Summary: 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....

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Job Interview Mistakes Smart People Make, with Thea Kelley

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

How to Make a Hiring Manager Like You, with Dalena Bradley

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Are Resumes Dead? with Chris Fields

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

What You Need to Know About Job References, with Daisy Wright

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

How to Overcome Ageism in Your Job Search, with Kevin Kermes

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

Why You’re Not Getting a Second Interview, with Will Thomson

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

How to Future-Proof Your Career, with Jane Barrett

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

How to Build Your Personal Brand Online, with Ryan Rhoten

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...

What to Know About Applicant Tracking Systems, with James Hu

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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...