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If you’ve ever decided not to apply for a job because you don’t meet all of the job requirements, you may want to revise your strategy. Employers know that there is no perfect candidate for the jobs they advertise. You might be the best applicant with only 60-70...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 209: Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn Airdate: September 18, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want and make a difference...
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When you haven’t heard back from an employer, it can be discouraging. All too often, employers avoid getting back to applicants unless they plan to bring them in for an interview. And even then, you may go in for an interview and not hear back about the final...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 208: Why You Haven’t Heard Back From an Employer, with Jennifer Tardy Airdate: September 11, 2019 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...
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When you bomb a job interview, it feels terrible. Don’t get discouraged, it’s possible that it wasn’t entirely your fault. Maybe you expected to speak one-on-one with the hiring manager and you walked into a panel of people asking you questions. Perhaps you were prepared to answer behavioral...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 207: What to Do When You Think You Bombed an Interview, with Pharoah Bolding Airdate: September 4, 2019 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...
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If you’re looking to enter a career where you can serve others and work in a variety of positions, consider working in government. Even if you’ve never held a government position, you can land a fulfilling job with a few strategies. As with most jobs, networking is crucial when...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 206: An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten Wyatt Airdate: August 28, 2019 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...
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When you begin a job search, it’s important to know what makes you stand out from the crowd of applicants. Knowing what makes you unique helps employers see how you can help them and allows you to figure out where you will thrive. But how do you discover...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 205: How to Create a Thriving Career, with Jen Anderson Airdate: August 21, 2019 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....
…him seven months to overcome applicant tracking systems, identify a new career direction, and secure his next opportunity. Keenan recommends staying persistent and finding tools to keep you focused and…
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As a vice president or C-level executive, you need to find an executive search firm that understands your industry and your expertise. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, a good executive search firm will continue to build their relationship with you and keep you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 203: Everything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy Notowitz Airdate: August 7, 2019 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....
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When you see a job posting that you’re interested in, your natural inclination might be to get your application in as quickly as possible. After all, you’ve got a better chance of being seen if you get it in early, right? Not so, according to Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 198: What You Must Do Before Applying to Jobs, with Connel Valentine Airdate: July 3, 2019 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...
…applicant tracking systems to funnel applications. Within these systems, keywords are critical to separating qualified candidates from the not-so-qualified candidates. Optimize your career change resume to fit the role for…
…previous applicants. Over the course of your hiring process, you’ve hopefully kept track of applicants who were qualified for the position but didn’t make the cut. Mine those database contacts…
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No matter who you are or what you do, eventually, you will have gaps on your resume. It’s simply unavoidable. Whether you take time off to raise a family, get laid off, or you leave a job after a short period of time, you will have to deal...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 196: How to Deal With Gaps in Your Resume, with Chris Villanueva Airdate: June 19, 2019 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...
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Recruiters receive dozens of cover letters and resumes every day. How can you increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters online and receive more job offers? Find Your Dream Job guest Blake Thiess offers a specific set of strategies. In order to get noticed online, Blake says...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 195: How to Stand Out Online with Employers, with Blake Thiess Airdate: June 12, 2019 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 your...
…mission and values? Can a prospective applicant gain a full understanding of company culture and direction? Research your reputation internally and externally. Create a discussion with current employees to evaluate…
…approach and an effective goal tracking method, Bjarke was able to land a new job in roughly five months. Discover his additional advice and career resources for job seekers in…
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You’ve found a great job opportunity and you’re excited about the possibilities. It seems like the perfect fit for you. But is sharing your enthusiasm with the hiring manager enough to get you hired? Not always. Sometimes, the fit may be perfect for you but not for the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 190: Your Job Search Isn’t Only About You, with Susanne Aronowitz Airdate: May 8, 2019 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 your...
In 2019, most people talk about the job market in terms of hiring. Employers are dealing with worker shortages, struggling with shrinking applicant pools, even getting ghosted by their employees….
…apart from other candidates by adapting it for Applicant Tracking Systems. Standard operations for both companies and recruiting firms, having your resume technology-ready can advance your job search exponentially. TREND:…
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It’s easy to be so determined to land a new job that you don’t stop to consider what your career and financial goals are. Before you send out your next job application, you need to research salaries for your industry and position. Find Your Dream Job guest Anica...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 187: How to Know What Salary to Ask For, with Anica John Airdate: April 17, 2019 Mac Prichard: Today’s show is brought to you by the City of Portland, Oregon, the city that works. The City of Portland is hiring today and posts...
…recruitment costs to consider before hiring a candidate. Typical costs to employers include: Advertising job listings Utilizing an applicant tracking system to manage resumes. Finder’s fees for third-party recruiting firms…
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As a culture, we are more disconnected than ever before. We move often and change jobs quickly. Many people don’t think about networking until they need help finding their next job. It’s vital to stay connected to others and to nurture our network authentically even when we don’t...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 180: Why You Need to Network When You Don’t Need Help, with Karen Wickre Airdate: February 27, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi! Mac from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts...
…of these high-profile global corporations means competing with thousands of applicants from all over the world. And as an extra challenge, many of their open positions are not listed on…
…As more companies hire using Applicant Tracking Systems, incorporating specific words from the job description cover letter may be the only reason you get past the first automated screening. Plus,…
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If you walk into an interview ready to answer questions but don’t have any of your own to ask, you are not taking full advantage of the interview process. You have a responsibility to not only answer questions but to ask them of everyone you talk to within...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 179: Interviewing is a Two-Way Street, with Michelle Neal Airdate: February 20, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi, Mac, from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts you chances of landing an...
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If you are preparing to return to work after some time as a stay-at-home parent, you may feel unsure about where to begin. How do you explain the gap in your resume while also showing what you’ve accomplished during that time? Careers expert, Stephanie Smith, says a smart job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 177: Back to Work Strategies for Stay at Home Parents, with Stephanie Smith Airdate: February 6, 2019 Mac Prichard: Hi! Mac from Mac’s List here. Today’s episode is brought to you by Jobscan, the online tool that optimizes your resume and boosts your...
…interviews with individuals who have similar jobs. Why do you love your job? My job requires me to be the database expert, responsible for the input, tracking, and reporting of…
…were identified as difficult to fill. This shift in the power dynamic between companies and candidates means applicants have more options for where to work and the opportunity to make…
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One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in a job search is leaving your job for a new one after only a few months of being there. Will potential new employers see you as a flight risk? And how can you overcome the appearance of being a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode: How to Explain Why You Left Your Last Job, with Andrew Peters Air date: December 10, 2018 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in...
…Position your careers page on your website so it can be easily located by potential applicants. Keep the URL for your careers page simple, such as domain.com/careers or domain.com/jobs. This…
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Imagine that you are a candidate for a great job. You put together the perfect application, you nail the interview, and it looks like the job is yours on a silver platter. But in your thank you note, you misspell the name of the hiring manager. That simple...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 167: Writing Mistakes Job Seekers Make, with Donna Svei Airdate: November 28, 2018 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 your host, Mac...
…as well as the increasing popularity of applicant tracking systems, which many see as a barrier to human interaction and effective hiring. No matter the reason, it can be incredibly…