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When you have a job interview coming up, it’s essential to be prepared. But where do you start? Our guest, recruiter and career coach Revi Goldwasser, explains the basic steps you must take to be ready for every interview, including a phone screening. It starts with understanding two...
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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, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black,...
Scott Barlow’s Happen To Your Career courses help you set goals for your career. Scott offers a free eight-day “Figure It Out” email course to help you identify what you…
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Happen To Your Career (HTYC) is a career coaching service that helps people find meaningful and fulfilling work that also pays well. Founder Scott Anthony Barlow uses deep psychologic research and time-tested methods to coach passionate professionals into careers that really fit. Take their free 8-video “Figure It...
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Most job seekers use the same traditional approaches. To stand out from a crowd of applicants, you need to get creative! On this episode, we share experiences and ideas for unconventional job search hacks to differentiate yourself from the competition. And guest, Nissar Ahamed, offers unique tips to garner...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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The first step to finding your dream job is understanding what activities bring you joy. This week’s guest, Sally Hubbard, advises job seekers to pay attention to joy-inducing activities to help guide what you want to do with your career. This Week’s Guest Sally Hubbard is an investigative...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
How can you use your first impression, conversation starters, and introduction to rock your next networking event and grow your network? It’s all about tapping into what intrigues people so…
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When it comes to interviews, there’s really only one secret: preparation pays off! Many job seekers don’t prepare in essential ways before they apply for a job. Our guest Anita Bruzzese explains why casting a wide net is a bad job search strategy and she shares tips to...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
Anyone who has ever gone through the process knows that looking for a new job can be a frustrating, dispiriting, and painful experience. Like root canal painful. I know this…
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Good manners still count in the modern workplace. Whether you know it or not, the things you do–and don’t do–make a big impression on your boss, your interviewer, or your colleagues. Guest expert Lee Caraher shares essential reminders to make a great impression, and avoid disaster, by staying...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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On today’s bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, the Mac’s List team discusses a New York Times article, The Utter Uselessness of Job Interviews, which highlighted the flawed nature of using job interviews to make big hiring decisions. Surveys revealed inherent biases and blind spots for hiring managers in...
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Mac Prichard: Hi. This is Mac, from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001; and...
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The cover letter is not dead. If you believe that, you’re probably doing it wrong. And if you are doing it wrong, don’t feel bad. You’re definitely not alone. Plenty of people are doing cover letters wrong. Writing a cover letter that grabs the attention of decision-makers, draws them into...
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What makes a hiring manager say no to a job application? On this episode, guest expert Mandi Woodruff highlights the common job application mistakes she sees during a hiring process, illuminating innovative ways that job seekers can impress hiring managers and secure an interview from the first interaction....
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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Big risks can deliver big rewards for your career, whether it’s switching industries or asking for more money. While change is scary, it’s worthwhile to take risks in your career if you have a goal in mind. Joymarie Parker says you should be taking risks in your career,...
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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, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
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On today’s bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Dawn Rasmussen, President of Pathfinder Careers, shares her contribution to our book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. How effective is networking? If you apply for a job online you have a 2% chance of getting an interview. If you apply...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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The average job search takes up to six months, and many searches take a whole lot longer. Many of us spend the job search worrying, because there’s a lot to worry about. We stress about resumes and our online presence. We spend hours emailing, networking, and customizing...
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Losing your job—under any circumstances—is a painful, embarrassing experience, and it’s natural to be upset. You may feel like you’ve lost control of your life, or that you’ll never find another job. Plus there’s the stress of managing your financial responsibilities on a diminished income. While it’s natural to...
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Mac Prichard: Hi this is Mac, from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful and well-paying jobs since 2001, and now I’ve put all my advice into...
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When it’s time to switch careers, you need to play to your strengths. Highlight what you’re already good at – those skills that will help you contribute right away – and show people that you’re willing to learn the rest! On this week’s episode, guest expert Danna Redmond...
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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, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black...
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Many people take breaks during their career. People take breaks for childcare, elder care, travel, health, and more. When you’re ready to return after a multi-year break from work, it can be hard explain a resume gap and relaunch your career. The first step is to figure out...
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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, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
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There’s a lot to learn when you’re a young professional just getting started in your career. How do you stand out, grow your network, and advance in your job in your 20s? The key for professionals in their 20s is to show their boss that they’re ready 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. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, Becky Thomas, and Jessica Black from the Mac’s List...
…organization you’d like to work for. Volunteer, consult, or do freelance work for a period of time or on a specific project. This professional “courtship” allows both sides to test…
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When you submit a job application, you could be up against hundreds or even thousands of others. It’s hard to stand out in the crowd, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting an interview. This week’s guest, Jenn Swanson, reminds us of simple...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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Do you fantasize about changing careers? On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, we find out what it takes to completely change your career path, and why so many people want to give up on corporate life and open a bed and breakfast. Our guest, Kathy Caprino,...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice into...
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On this bonus episode, Don Raskin, author of The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job reads his contribution to Mac’s book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. Check out Don’s book “The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job” Knowledge is power and the key to interview preparation is research....
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Mac Prichard: Hi. This is Mac, from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001; and now, I’ve put all my best advice into...
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Are you doing all the necessary research before an interview? On this bonus episode, Don Raskin, author of The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job, reads his contribution to Mac’s book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. Check out Don’s book “The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job”...
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Mac Prichard: Hi. This is Mac, from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I want to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001; and now, I’ve put all my best advice into...
…in person. If you need any additional information from me, please feel free to contact me at any time. Again, thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [[Your Name]]…
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Portland is a notoriously tricky place to find work. Whether you’re new to the city, looking to make a career change, or struggling to grow your career here, Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) will help you understand the Portland job market and approach your job search...
…their data for free. Salary.com – Salary.com collects worldwide, HR-reported compensation data and makes it easy to add filters to customize your salary search. They also provide the methodology for…
It’s no secret that I think good informational interview skills make all the difference in a job search. They help you meet new people, share your professional skills and uncover…
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What’s your story? Job seekers often struggle to answer the “Tell me about yourself” question in a job interview. This week’s guest, Rob Biesenbach, makes a case for authentic storytelling in a job interview. Tell a succinct story that shows who you are, what you value, and the...
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Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac from Mac’s List. Before we start the show, I wanted to let you know about my new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. I’ve been helping job seekers find meaningful, well-paying work since 2001, and now I’ve put all my best advice...