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We talked in an earlier show about what you can do to prepare for a job interview. But what happens next after you’ve met with your interviewers? Following up after an interview can make the difference between getting a job offer or a terse rejection letter. This week we’re talking...
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Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job. The podcast that helps you get hired at 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-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...
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Many job seekers are interested in a nonprofit career as a vehicle for rewarding, socially-impactful work. But landing a nonprofit job isn’t easy. Competition is fierce – particularly for the most desirable positions. And the nonprofit sector itself is sometimes quite insular, with the the most plum jobs...
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Jenna Forstrom: 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 Jenna Forstrom, the community manager here at Mac’s List. Several months ago, Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List was...
…description. What you can do: When it comes to applicant tracking systems, the most important thing to remember is keywords! Pay close attention to the specific language used in the…
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Google the words “cover letter” and you will find lots of opinions on the best tactics: which format to use, the right salutations, and to whom you should address your letter. This week’s guest, Susan Rich, says people are missing the most important point of all: an employer has...
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Mac Prichard: This if find your dream job, a podcast that helps you get hired, and 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-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s list...
…to be “smack-in-the-forehead” obvious to the reader. 2. Customization helps you pass applicant tracking systems Increasing numbers of employers use applicant tracking systems as part of the hiring process. On…
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College graduation season is just around the corner and departing seniors will find themselves in a strong job market. According to the Wall Street Journal, the class of 2016 may experience the best job market ever for Millennials. A survey cited by the Journal says that this year employers plan to increase...
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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-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...
…keywords and phrases from the job description into your application. Doing so improves your chances of passing through keyword-based automated applicant tracking systems. 8. Always follow up Here’s another area…
…your name, plus your birth date, which a client of mine did. By using an email address such as joejones1954@gmail.com, he revealed himself as a 60+-year-old job applicant, thereby anchoring…
…established plans, tracking project milestones, and maintaining annual budgets. These types of tasks can be highly enjoyable for those who are organized, methodical, and results-driven. Others are more attracted to…
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
…directly applies to needs of the job for which you are applying. Another important reason to customize your application is that it helps you with keyword-based automatic tracking systems. The…
…another applicant who does. “It needs to be smack in the head obvious,” says Jenny. Don’t assume that the value of your skill set is self evident or that skill…
…is applying everywhere. Third, hiring managers usually look to see if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job. The takeaway here? Focus on the details and follow the…
…at all levels in those fields and more for permanent and temporary positions. Is there a typical applicant at staffing agencies? Most people do not come into our office looking…
…using Google Hangout. Obviously, being and out-of-town applicant is a big hurdle for some employers. That’s why you need to be a superstar candidate. It also helps to address the…
…experienced their relevance as a vital job candidate having a direct correlation to their age. So how can the 50+ job seeker mitigate an interviewer’s perception of an applicant as…