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 »
Every Conversation is an Opportunity: Liz McBride’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Liz McBride, the senior technical recruiter at Atlassian, shares how she found her role by staying in touch with former colleagues and nurturing professional relationships. What do you do for a career? I’m the Senior Technical Recruiter focused on Product; basically, I look for awesome Product Managers who… Read more »
Networking During COVID-19: Alex’s Dolan’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Alex Dolan, the senior director for global outreach and marketing at Global Electronics Council, shares how he networked during the COVID-19 pandemic to find a role that combined marketing and technology. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’m the Senior Director for Global… Read more »
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Why Empathy Matters Now More Than Ever
Emotional intelligence in the workplace was a popular topic long before COVID-19 bore down. After the compounding crises of the past couple of years, it’s not surprising it continues to be in the spotlight. Many of us have learned how empathy cultivates more humane and understanding workplaces. And empathy is a crucial aspect of emotional… Read more »
How to Overcome Digital Overload: 4 Tips to Support Your Team
In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, managing Zoom meetings, emails, Slack messages, and daily projects can feel overwhelming. While technology has made work more efficient, it’s also blurred boundaries, leaving many employees feeling exhausted and overstimulated. Larry Rosen and Alexandra Samuel wrote in Harvard Business Review that digital overload is one of the defining challenges of… Read more »
Recruitment Trends for 2021: What to Expect in the New Year
A 2020 marked by COVID-19, economic strife, and racial justice protests has challenged and transformed workplaces everywhere. After a tumultuous year, employers are looking ahead to what they can expect for recruitment trends in 2021. Despite the pandemic’s continued uncertainty, it’s becoming increasingly clear how workplace changes will carry forward into the future. From the… Read more »
Equity Through Education: Joseph Hernandez’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Joseph Hernandez, the chief human resources officer at the Northwest Regional Education Service District, shares how he found a role with an organization that leads with equity. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am the chief human resources officer for the Northwest… Read more »
Taking Care of Your Team: How to Support Your Employees This Winter
As winter approaches, many employees feel the weight of seasonal stressors, such as the election, holiday pressures, and the winter blues. A Monster poll on Mental Health in the Workplace earlier this year revealed that three out of four workers say their mental health at work is negative. As an employer, your small acts of… Read more »
Overcoming Uncertainty: Miranda Whitters’ Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Miranda Whitters of Columbia Distributing shares her advice on how to balance the uncertainty of job searching with self-care. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work as a recruiting specialist with Columbia Distributing. Our company is among the largest beverage distributors in… Read more »
Moving Forward After a Layoff: Blair Denniberg’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Blair Denniberg of New Avenues for Youth shares her advice on how to grieve a layoff and move forward in your career. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I’ve dedicated my working years to serving nonprofit organizations that hold a strong commitment to… Read more »
Beyond Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Build an Anti-Racist Workplace
Many organizations strive to become anti-racist workplaces in their ongoing commitment to racial justice. “It’s tempting to think that the broad recognition of inequity and resulting activism is enough to bring change to organizations,” social psychologist Evelyn R. Carter writes. “But meaningful and long-lasting action to create an anti-racist workplace requires strategic vision and intent.”… Read more »
Being Open to New Opportunities: Berk Nelson’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Berk Nelson a Policy Analyst for Oregon Health Authority, says you never know who can connect you with your next great job opportunity. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? As part of the State’s efforts to support local health systems prepare for COVID-19… Read more »
Finding a New Job When You’re Not Looking: Katrina Holland’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Katrina Holland shares how she knew the time was right to move on to a new opportunity with JOIN. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I am the Executive Director of JOIN. How long did it take you to find this job? I… Read more »
Hiring in a COVID-19 World: How Recruitment is Forever Changed
COVID-19 has permanently changed the way employers recruit and hire. Even recruitment strategies that worked well in 2019 have already become obsolete. As an employer, it’s more important than ever that you understand the challenges and opportunities posed by COVID-19 hiring and pivot your recruitment strategy, interview process, and employee onboarding to meet these unprecedented… Read more »
Targeting Your Job Search: Eileen Fuller’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Eileen Fuller shares how targeting your job search around specific companies makes all the difference. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I have spent my entire career helping others navigate the complex world of health care. The majority of my career has been… Read more »
Discovering New Career Paths: Hannah Fattor’s Job Search Success Story
In this job search success story, Hannah Fattor shares how she overcame rejection by building a portfolio and tapping into her network for career path ideas. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I initially wanted to work in performing arts organizations as a dramaturg, which is a position that… Read more »
Back To Basics: 5 Simple Strategies To Fine-tune Your Job Search
Following a global pandemic, many people are reassessing their relationship to work and what they want to do professionally. Whether you’re recently unemployed, passively looking for a new job, or contemplating what’s next for your career, now is the time to invest in perfecting your job search strategies so you’re ready for whatever the job… Read more »
7 Tips for Acing Your Next Virtual Interview
Virtual job interviews became the new norm in a COVID-19 world. While a phone or video interview may not induce the level of nerves an in-person interview does, it’s still important to prepare as you would for a traditional interview. By having a strong command of platforms such as Google Hangouts, Zoom, and Skype and… Read more »
Aligning Your Values With Your Work, Jonathan Rudolf’s Job Search Success Story
In this Success Story, Jonathan Rudolf shares how the connections he made in a previous job and challenging his own assumptions led him to a job he loves with the Democratic Party of Oregon. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I administer our voter database for Democratic candidates across… Read more »
Bringing Your Authentic Self To Work: Meghan Prichard’s Job Search Success Story
In this Success Story, Meghan Prichard shares how to bring your authentic self to the application process, and to your future job. Meghan is the Marketing Strategist at Ride Report. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? Up until my current job, I worked exclusively at and with nonprofit organizations… Read more »
Virtual Recruitment: How To Hire, Train, and Onboard in a Remote World
With hybrid work models on the rise and a greater emphasis on employee well-being, understanding the nuances of virtual recruitment is crucial for employers. Whether you’re experienced in virtual recruitment or new to managing remote teams, you can refine your hiring, training, and onboarding policies to excel as a remote employer. This guide will help… Read more »
Taking Care of Your Mental Health: A Guide to Local Resources & Support
The COVID-19 crisis has spurred important conversations about mental health. People across the Pacific Northwest and around the world are adjusting to a new normal as we all practice social distancing and learn how to cope with the uncertainty of a global pandemic. During challenging times, it’s more important than ever to invest in your… Read more »
Working Remotely: 6 Tips to Boost Your Productivity
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented implications for everyone working and living in the Pacific Northwest. The Mac’s List team is here to support you during this uncertain time in our community and world. We’ve been gathering a variety of resources to help you navigate the professional challenges and job market swings driven by COVID-19. … Read more »
Advice for Older Job Seekers: Lisa Lawrence’s Job Search Success Story
In this success story, Lisa Lawrence shares how patience, persistence, and being discerning helped her find a job with Digital Mark Group. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? I work for Digital Mark Group, where my career is all about helping businesses of any size understand and implement digital… Read more »
The Best and Worst Predictors of a Successful Hire
Most companies don’t actually measure the success of a hire. Instead, they focus more on metrics like cost-per-hire and time-to-fill without considering whether the candidate they hired for a role was ultimately successful in it. The question of quality often gets left out of the equation, as most companies assume that filling a role equates… Read more »
The Power of Relationships: Elizabeth Lattanner’s Job Search Success Story
Everyone’s job search story is different, but each individual story can inspire and empower others who are on their own unique path. We love to hear how our readers have found rewarding careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job search and to help us… Read more »
Setting Clear Intentions: Maddy Abulencia’s Job Search Success Story
Maddy Abulencia knew she wanted to build a career in the nonprofit world. Setting clear intentions for her job search helped Maddy to discover a job opportunity that aligned with her career goals, instead of settling for a job that was unfulfilling. Learn how Maddy stayed positive, reached out to her network, and selectively applied… Read more »