In this job search success story, Shelby Danzer, Associate Director of Development for the University of Oregon, shares how she fulfilled her dream of working for her alma mater. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work in higher education fundraising, raising money to support academic programs and scholarships…. Read more »
How to Overcome a Lack of Career Clarity: Jasmin Huila’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search story, Jasmin Huila, a Community Outreach Coordinator at Mid-Columbia Medical Center, explains how she had to overcome her lack of career clarity to find her dream job. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? My career is being a public health professional. I love public health… Read more »
Leveraging LinkedIn: Jesse Friedman’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Jesse Friedman, director of product marketing for Tremendous, shares how his detailed LinkedIn profile led to an incredible new opportunity. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’m a product marketer, which means I try to figure out how to match what a company’s… Read more »
Managing Expectations: Kellie Gordon’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Kellie W. Gordon, Senior Recruitment Marketing Consultant for Northwest Permanente, shares how she learned to manage expectations during her job search and focus on her goal of working for a B Corp organization. What do you do for a career? I work in Marketing and Communications, Brand, and External… Read more »
Creating a Meaningful Life: Jessica Ventura’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Jessica Ventura, Legislative Director for Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, shares how she has created a meaningful career path. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am extremely fortunate to work for Secretary of State Shemia Fagan as her Legislative Director. I oversee… Read more »
Working with a Professional: Aaron Kier’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Aaron Kier, Director of Employee Experience & Inclusion at Act-On Software, shares how he worked with a professional to create a strong and polished resume. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? An elevator pitch for what I do is tough — essentially, if… Read more »
Tapping Into Community: Rae Rawls Dunnaville’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Rae Rawls Dunnaville, Communications Innovation and Technology Analyst at RISE Partnership, shares how she tapped into her community for job search support. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? RISE Partnership is an organization that delivers union-won training and benefits to 80,000 workers across Oregon,… Read more »
A Job Market in Flux: Jenny Affan’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Jenny Affan, Community Manager for Brazi Bites, shares how she treated her job search like a marathon, not a sprint. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work in the marketing department as a Community Manager for Brazi Bites. How long did it… Read more »
Digging Deep into Self Exploration: Josh Belzman’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Josh Belzman, Analytics Manager for Zenith Media Services, shares how he worked with a career coach, took a personality test, and asked intentional questions of himself and prospective employers. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’ve worn a lot of hats, from being a… Read more »
Seeking Professional Advice: Joel Schoening’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Joel Schoening, Director of Communications for Oregon Environmental Council, shares how working with a job search coach and practicing for interviews proved invaluable. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I often describe myself as a public interest communicator. I like the work of… Read more »
Your Guide to the Top Career Podcasts of 2022
More than two years into the pandemic, many people are rethinking their relationship to work and exploring different career paths. But how do you find the time to build and grow your ideal work life? For busy professionals, career podcasts can offer an excellent solution. Since starting the Find Your Dream Job career podcast in… Read more »
Utilizing Your Network: Judge Kemp’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Judge Kemp, Transportation Demand Management Specialist for Portland Bureau of Transportation, shares how he reached out to his network and worked with a career coach to find his next step. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a project coordinator for the Transportation… Read more »
Building a Strong Network: Doug Hunter’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Doug Hunter, Vice President: Marketing and Communications for Arjuna Solutions, shares how he was able to build a network that helped him land his dream job. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a marketing person who loves working at the intersection… Read more »
How Portland Works: 3 Keys for Building a Career Here
Mac’s List is honored to be featured in the Portland Relocation Guide, which shares all the essential information you need for your move to Portland. See page 14 of the online guide or view the excerpt below. Read the full Portland Relocation Guide here.
Starting Fresh in a New City: Clarke Hylton’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Clarke Hylton, Multimedia Content Manager at Capital Community Media, shares how networking might lead to an opportunity you never saw coming. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I have spent most of my career in broadcast media in various roles, some time in… Read more »
4 Tips for Employers: Top Advice We’re Taking into the New Year
The pandemic changed so much about how we live and work. Amid the workplace uncertainty, it became clear that company culture, flexibility, professional development, and equitable hiring practices go a long way in attracting and retaining talent. Here are four employer tips we’re taking with us into the new year that we hope will help… Read more »
The Bonding Power of Happy Hour: Jake Neilson’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Jake Neilson, Brand Manager at Widmer Brothers Brewing and Square Mile Cider, shares how exuding kindness and prioritizing networking made a difference in his job search. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I make and talk about beer and cider for a living…. Read more »
Six Tips for Making a Successful Career Change, with Laurie Erdman
Statistics show that people change careers around a half-dozen times over the span of their working lives. No matter how many times you switch jobs, you will face obstacles. Silencing your internal objections and taking concrete action, says Find Your Dream Job guest Laurie Erdman, are the first steps towards a successful career change. Laurie… Read more »
Showing up as Your Unique Self: Emma Holland’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Emma Holland, the National Community and Volunteer Manager at StartOut, shares how she sought support and embraced her authentic self during her job search. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a community professional, which means I support a lot of an… Read more »
How to Craft a Job Posting that Attracts Great Candidates: Top Tips from Three Local Experts
The workplace has changed so much in the last few years. Employers everywhere have struggled with the pandemic’s uncertainty, adapting their hiring practices in real-time. But hiring new talent still starts with your company culture and creating a compelling job listing on your website or a job board. And this time has created an opportunity… Read more »
Be Precise in What You Want: Daniel Thornton’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Daniel Thornton, a training associate with Management Systems International, shares how he leveraged his knowledge and connections to enter his ideal field. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work for Management Systems International, an international development firm. My job is a branch… Read more »
Networking Opens New Opportunities: Melissa Erickson’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Melissa Erickson, the Director of Development at Saturday Academy, shares how networking allowed her to feel confident in her skills and access job opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am a fundraising professional. I am a Director… Read more »
Four Benefits of a 4-Day Work Week for Employers and Employees
The pandemic ushered in a new era of workplace flexibility, sparking conversations about a four-day work week. Globally, work-life balance is now front and center in our discussions, and we are rethinking the traditional structure of a work week. In the U.S., the standard five-day work week dates back to the early 1900s, when unions… Read more »
Staying True to Your Values: Steph Routh’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Steph Routh, the Strategic Communications Manager of Sightline Institute, shares the importance of community and staying true to your values. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I have joined a variety of workplaces filled mostly with people I love, doing work I find… Read more »
The Great Resignation Has Arrived: Here’s How to Navigate it as an Employer
As we continue to ride the waves of the pandemic, 41% of workers globally are thinking about quitting their jobs. A poll from Monster reports that 95% of employees are at least contemplating a job change. “The Great Resignation” – a phrase coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M –… Read more »
Fundraising for Social Justice: Em Bookstein’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Em Bookstein, the Development Coordinator at Next Up, shares how they took time to examine their strengths, and pivoted from software engineering to nonprofit fundraising and development. What do you do for a career? I feel excited and privileged to say that nonprofit fundraising and development is now my… Read more »
How to Attract and Retain Talent in a Tight Labor Market
As the U.S. continues to recover from COVID-19, many employers are discussing how to attract talent during a labor shortage and how to prevent the Great Resignation from happening at their organizations. In this competitive labor market, it’s important to update your hiring and recruitment practices so that you don’t lose out on talented candidates. Right… Read more »
The Power of Community: Mona Schwartz’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Mona Schwartz, the Policy Advisor for the Office of Commissioner Carmen Rubio, shares how she found her role by building a strong network and conducting informational interviews. What do you do for a career? I have worked in policy, campaigns, and nonprofits. I work in the social justice field… Read more »
Your Guide to the Top Career Podcasts of 2021
There are so many ways to build and grow your ideal work life, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time. Luckily, career podcasts offer a solution for professionals who want to hear new ideas. In 2017, I created my inaugural Top Career Podcasts Guide: a single source for the best shows dedicated to helping… Read more »
The Future of Work is Hybrid: Here’s How to Ease the Transition
After more than a year of remote work, many employers are planning hybrid work models. Business leaders tout this combination of in-office and remote work as a safe and flexible way for teams to transition into post-COVID work life. It’s a setup that allows employees to collaborate and build relationships with their colleagues while maintaining… Read more »