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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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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,...
Do you know how to find work through a recruiter? A good recruiter can be an amazing resource in your job search. They can connect you to the local “hidden…
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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...
If you’re looking for a new job, informational interviews are one of the most effective ways you can get started. There’s no better way to learn about a new company…
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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...
…contemporary email service provider Using an antiquated email service like @aol.com, @lycosmail.com, or even @yahoo.com and @hotmail.com, pegs you as someone who doesn’t stay up-to-date with technology. The best free…
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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...
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Being a professional no longer necessitates going to an office every day. People are increasingly able to do remote work, using telecommunications technologies to stay connected with their companies and colleagues. This trend is happening in nearly every industry sector–even fields like healthcare and education. According to 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. On today’s show we’re discussing location independent jobs and how you can...
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Fifty years ago, it was common for workers to have the same job (or stay with the same company) from graduation until retirement. Today, the average American will have seven to ten different jobs in their lifetime. This volatility in employment has created more uncertainty–but also more opportunity–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. Our show is brought to you by Mac’s List, your best online source for rewarding creative and...
…events, many of which are free to attend. 5. Oregon Entrepreneurs Network OEN connects entrepreneurs to a large network of peers and mentors, funding opportunities, and trainings. They host more…
Trying to find jobs through a recruiter or staffing agency can be an appealing and productive avenue to meaningful work. Recruiters often have inside access to highly coveted positions–including many…
You aced the application and nailed the interview. They loved you! You’ve made it to the final round of applicants, or maybe the employer has already said they want to…
…You can learn these tangible and fungible skills, often through very affordable (or even free) professional education classes. Master one or more hard skill and you will benefit in nearly…
Are you making a killer networking mistake that is derailing your job search efforts? Many people do. I built my first business through networking alone—no website, no marketing, no social…
A version of this article originally appeared in Ragan.com. Last week, I received an informational interview request from a stranger as a direct message on LinkedIn. Despite my very busy…
…free to pop a mint before heading in. Follow up… but avoid hassling Employers often receive hundreds of resumes when a job is posted, so going through each one and…
…a Portland job search, go immediately to the nearest coffee shop with free Internet. Looking for a job can feel lonely so working on it in the company of others…