Find Your Dream Job

Mac's List

It&rsquo;s a fact: employers hire candidates that they know and those who are recommended to them by people that they trust. That&rsquo;s why networking is so important: it gets you face-time with fellow professionals and kickstarts relationships that get you known in the community.

When you&rsquo;re looking for a job, one of the best things you can do is conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field. But how do you find the right people with whom to meet? And what are the takeaways you can expect from these meetings?

In this episode of Find Your Dream Job Mac talks with Nathan Perez, an executive recruiter and writer who has mastered the art of networking. According to Huffington Post, Nathan is one of the most connected people on LinkedIn, with 30,000 professional contacts. He is also the author of The 20-Minute Networking Meeting, a primer on how to conduct successful informational interviews. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In this 36-minute episode you will learn:

 - How to structure a short but effective networking meeting
 - How to make a good impression in an informational interview
 - How to build and leverage your network
 - The one thing you should never do in a networking meeting

This week&rsquo;s guest:

Nathan Perez
Principal, 20 Minute Communications
Author of The 20 Minute Networking Meeting
Minneapolis, Minn.

Listener question of the week:

What do I do when a professional connection &ldquo;ghosts&rdquo; (disappears) on me?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org.

Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

 - The 20-Minute Networking Meeting (Executive Edition) (http://amzn.to/1KiEKt2)
 - The 20-Minute Networking Meeting (Graduate Edition) (http://amzn.to/1FaxwLC)
 - Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (http://www.ynpn.org/)
 - Network After Work (http://www.networkafterwork.com/)
 - Ignite Conferences (http://igniteshow.com/)
 - Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/)
 - Meetup.com (http://meetup.com)
 - Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac&rsquo;s List Guide (https://www.macslist.org/macslistguides/)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director, at ben@macslist.org.

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Learn more about Mac's List at http://www.macslist.org.

Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, http://www.freddytrujillo.com.&nbsp;

Ep. 001: How To Find A Job Through Networking

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 career-minded professionals. The secret to thriving in this job market is successful career management: being focused, knowing your goals, and marketing your skill set. &nbsp;

In this episode of Find Your Dream Job&nbsp;Mac speaks with career advisor and author Dawn Rasmussen. Dawn contends that &ldquo;job security is dead&rdquo; and that the key to professional success lies in improving your job marketability. She shares her tips on having a clear vision for your career, keeping your skills up-to-date, and adroitly marketing your transferable skills.

In this 30-minute episode you will learn:

 - How to discover your professional purpose and what you do best
 - How to change careers by breaking down your transferable skill sets
 - The habits of successful career managers
 - How to overcome the fear of a career change or job search

This week&rsquo;s guest:

Dawn Rasmussen 
Principal, Pathfinder, Writing and Career Services
Author of Forget Job SecurityPortland, Ore.
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Listener question of the week: 

How can I transition from the for-profit sector into the nonprofit sector?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org.

Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

 - Who Moved My Cheese? (http://amzn.to/1M7GvNe)
 - Forget Job Security: Build Your Marketability(http://amzn.to/1KmAOfb)
 - Pathfinder Writing and Career Services (http://www.pathfindercareers.com/)
 - Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/)
 - Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac&rsquo;s List Guide (https://www.macslist.org/macslistguides/)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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Learn more about Mac's List at www.macslist.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ep. 002: Managing Your Career by Improving Your Marketability

Being a professional no longer necessitates going to an office every day. People are increasingly able to work remotely, 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 estimate, the number of jobs that allow for telecommuting, remote working or flex scheduling has grown by 26% in just the last year. 

Some people have taken remote work to the next level, by becoming digital nomads. These adventurers maintain a professional career while traveling the world, full time. Their office is the closest coffee shop, beach, train car, or even a run-down van. &nbsp;

This week on Find Your Dream Job&nbsp;Mac interviews a professional who has embraced the digital nomad lifestyle: travel-sabbatical expert Tamara Murray. Since 2013, Tamara has maintained a successful communications consulting business, while touring North and South America with her husband and her 15-year-old dog. She will share her story and highlight opportunities for how you too can become a digital nomad. &nbsp;

In this 34-minute episode you will learn:

 - Popular misconceptions about the digital nomad lifestyle
 - How to find location-independent jobs
 - How to frame your skills and experience in a way that facilitates remote work
 - Tips for overcoming barriers to remote work and a digital nomadic lifestyle

This week&rsquo;s guest:

Tamara Murray
Social-Change Communications Consultant
Author of Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
San Francisco, Calif.
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Listener question of the week:

How should I address a travel sabbatical or year abroad to a potential employer?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org. 

Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:
 - 100 Top Companies with Flex Jobs in 2015 (https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/100-top-companies-with-remote-jobs-in-2015/)
 - LifeListed Blog: The Best Tools for Working Remotes (2015 Edition) (https://www.lifelisted.com/blog/the-best-tools-for-working-remotely/)
 - Macs&rsquo;s List Blog: How Travel Sabbaticals Can Benefit Your Job Search (https://www.macslist.org/travel-sabbaticals-can-benefit-job-search/)
 - Tamara Murray’s Consulting Website (http://www.HelloImTamara.com)
 - Nomads With a Van (http://www.NomadsWithAVan.com)
 - Westphalia Digital Nomads (http://www.WestphaliaDigitalNomads.com)
- Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons from Young, First-Time Managers (http://amzn.to/1UnVa9f)
 - The Professional Hobo (http://www.TheProfessionalHobo.com)
 - Nomadic Matt (http://www.NomadicMatt.com)
 - Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac&rsquo;s List Guide (https://www.macslist.org/macslistguides/)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-…d1047320599?mt=2

Learn more about Mac's List at www.macslist.org.&nbsp;
Opening and closing music for&nbsp;Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.


Ep. 003: Remote Work, Telecommuting, and Digital Nomads

Your brand is how you showcase yourself to others in a way that distinguishes you as a credible, trustworthy, and skilled professional. 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 for job seekers, who must quickly build trust with prospective employers and differentiate themselves from hundreds (or even thousands) of other applicants.

In this episode, Mac speaks with an expert on personal branding: Andrew Hudson, founder of Andrew Hudson&rsquo;s Jobs List. Andrew has an extensive background in product marketing, advertising, and public relations, and is passionate about applying branding best practices to the job search process. He argues that a strong professional brand conveys a level of confidence and trust that helps candidates stand out from the crowd.

In this 38-minute episode you will learn:

 * Elements of a good professional brand
 * How to connect your brand to the job you are applying for
 * Leveraging your brand in all touch-points of the job search process
 * Using bridging statements to answer difficult interview questions

This week&rsquo;s guest:

Andrew Hudson (@AHJobsList)
Principal, Andrew Hudson&rsquo;s Jobs List
Denver, Colo.

Listener question of the week: 

 * Do I really need to use social media in my job search?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org.

Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

 * Indeed Job Trends (http://www.indeed.com/jobtrends)
 * Andrew Hudson&rsquo;s Jobs List (http://andrewhudsonsjoblist.com/)
 * Bridging Statements (http://publicityhound.com/blog/12-bridging-statements-to-use-in-tough-media-interviews)
 * Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac&rsquo;s List Guide (https://www.macslist.org/macslistguides/)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-dream-job-insider/id1047320599?mt=2) We appreciate your support! 

Learn more about Mac's List at www.macslist.org.&nbsp;

Opening and closing music for&nbsp;Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.

Ep. 004: Creating Your Professional Brand

Finding a job can take a lot of work. But what if you could get in front of a recruiter--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 you a lot of time and effort?
The truth is, recruiters can make a big difference in your job search, but they can't do it all.
In this 32-minute episode you will learn:

What recruiters do, who they work for, and how they get paid
How to find the right recruiter for you and your industry
How to start a relationship with a recruiter or recruiting&nbsp;firm
What you should (and shouldn&rsquo;t) expect from a recruiter

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Steve Potestio (@Potestio)Partner and CEO, Mathys+PotestioPortland, OR
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Listener question of the week:

How can I keep up with new media jobs?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager, at cecilia@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

Mashable.com - 20 Tools to Show Off Your Portfolio
The Deeply Graphic Design Podcast
Social Media Examiner
Mashable.com
Inc. Magazine
Forbes Technology
SnapChat
Canva Free Online Photo Editor
Hootsuite Social Media Management
Edgar Social Media Management
The Business of Strangers (2001)
Mathys+Potestio
Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac&rsquo;s List Guide

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director, at ben@macslist.org.
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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for &ldquo;Find Your Dream Job&rdquo; provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW:&nbsp;
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 an executive recruiter.
Looking for a job is hard work. You know that. We've all been there. Before you set on to your first application or you go to an interview, you need to confirm your career goals, and you have to update your online profiles. You need to network. You need to do lots and lots of networking.
Again, that's a lot of hard work. Not surprisingly, many of us, including me, have wondered, "Isn't there another way--an easier way--that lets you cut to the front of the application line?" What if you could get in front of a recruiter, somebody 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 you a lot of time and effort?
Recruiters can make a big difference in your job search, but they can't do it all. This week, we're talking to a recruiter, Steve Potestio. He's one of the best in the business. He works with digital firms and writers, graphic designers, and other creative workers all across the country. Steve is going to share with us what recruiters can do and what they can't do, and how you can make the most of that experience.
First, let's check in with the Mac's List team. Joining me as always in our downtown studio here in Portland, Oregon are Ben Forstag, our management director, and Cecilia Bianco, our community manager. Hello Ben and Cecilia.
Cecilia Bianco:
Hi Mac, how are you?
Ben Forstag:
Hi Mac.
Mac Prichard:
Good, I'm doing well. Confess, have you had that fantasy that the phone is going to ring one day, and it will be a recruiter offering you your dream job?
Ben Forstag:
During my last unemployment stint, which was about four months long, I had that fantasy every...

Ep. 005: Finding Work Through Recruiters and Recruiting Agencies

Did you make a New Year&rsquo;s resolution to do something different in your career? The list of changes you seek in the next 12 months could include a raise, a promotion, or a new job. Or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up your networking, increasing your industry knowledge, or adopting new work habits. &nbsp;
Whatever your goal, you&rsquo;re not alone. More than 40% of Americans make New Year&rsquo;s resolutions, according to some estimates. (Alas, research suggests only about 8% of people stick to those resolutions.)
So what are you doing to ensure your professional resolutions turn into a reality?
This week on Find Your Dream Job, Mac talks with Victoria Crispo, career development expert and manager of career content at Idealist. Victoria shares her advice on how to set and attain achievable career goals so that 2016 is a year you move closer to your dream job.
In this 33-minute episode you will learn:

How to unpack your big career goals into specific and measurable objectives
Why you need an accountability partner
The biggest mistakes to avoid when you&rsquo;re setting career goals
Tips for making big (and possibly scary) career choices

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Victoria Crispo (@_AskVictoria | LinkedIn)Manager of Career ContentIdealistNew York, N.Y.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

Should people who want to relocate move before they have a new job lined up?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

Ten Questions You Should Ask When Facing A Tough Career Decision
The Scientifically Proven Way to Overcome Your Career Fears
IdealistCareers.org
Stickk.com
Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) - 2016 Edition

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT

Mac Prichard:&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is "Find your Dream Job," the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference 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, "Land your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond." To learn more about the book and the updated edition that we're publishing in February, on February 1st, actually, visit MacsList.org/ebook.
A new year means a new start, and as 2016 beings, you're probably making resolutions to something different in your career. The list of changes you want to see in the next 12 months may include a raise, a promotion, and a new job, or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up your networking, increasing your industry knowledge, or adopting new work habits. Whatever your goal, you're not alone. More than 40% of Americans make New Years resolutions, according to some estimates.
In spite of those good intentions, however, most of us don't have much success in keeping our promises to ourselves. Researchers at the University of Scranton found that only 8% of Americans achieve their goals. This week on "Find your Dream Job," we're talking about resolutions, why most of them fail, and why those that stick work. We're recording this in January, but the issues that we're talking about and the information we'll share with you today you can use in any month.
Our guest expert this week is Victoria Crispo, who will tell us what people who are successful at keeping their resolutions do differently. Cecilia Bianco, our community manager, has...

Ep. 019: How to Make (and Keep) Professional Resolutions

More than 10 million Americans work for nonprofits today. Even the Great Recession couldn&rsquo;t stop growth in this sector. According to the federal government, the number of nonprofit jobs increased by 18% between 2000 and 2010. And that trend shows no sign of slowing down in the near future.
And while the demand for skilled nonprofit workers is huge, it&rsquo;s often be difficult for established professionals to transition into this sector. It can be a challenge to frame skills developed in the profit world in a way that resonates with nonprofits. Plus, there&rsquo;s a huge amount of diversity within the nonprofit space.
This week on Find Your Dream Job, Mac talks with Marcia Ballinger, an executive recruiter for nonprofit organizations and co-author of The 20-Minute Networking Meeting. Marcia shares her tips for how professionals in the private sector can make the jump into a nonprofit career. She believes it&rsquo;s all about fit; you need to find the type of nonprofit--and a role within that nonprofit--that aligns with your skills, passions, and professional narrative.
In this 33-minute episode you will learn:

Why so many people want a nonprofit career
The multiple paths into the nonprofit sector
How to find the best &ldquo;nonprofit fit&rdquo; for your professional background
Why you need to get specific and focussed in your nonprofit job search
How to manage salary and benefit expectations when you move into the nonprofit space
The role of passion and values in a nonprofit career

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Marcia Ballinger, Ph.D. (@marciaballinger | LinkedIn)Co-founder and Principal at Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc.Co-author, The 20-Minute Networking MeetingMinneapolis, Minn.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

I&rsquo;m currently hunting for a job in the nonprofit space. I&rsquo;ve recently saw an opening where the job duties perfectly align with my skills and professional interests; unfortunately I&rsquo;m not really passionate about the organization&rsquo;s mission. How should I address the &ldquo;passion&rdquo; issue during my interview?

Answering our question this week is Aubrie De Clerck, principal at Portland-based Coaching for Clarity. If you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact us at communitymanager@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc.
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting
Aubrie De Clerck - Coaching for Clarity
Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond) - 2016 Edition

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.&nbsp;
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Ep. 023: How to Switch from a Corporate to Nonprofit Career

Most Americans begin work full-time after high school or college and hope to retire at age 65 or older. That doesn&rsquo;t mean, however, that we remain in the workplace continuously for 40-plus years. Along the way, many of us will stop working outside the home to care for children, parents, or other family members. You may also choose to take time off for yourself, to explore the world, or get clear on what you want from life.
Whatever your reason for putting your career on hold, one day you will likely be ready to go back to work. Jumping back into the professional world after a prolonged absence can be difficult; and the challenge grows proportionally to the time you've been away from&nbsp;the workforce.
This week on Find Your Dream Job, we&rsquo;re talking about how to return to work at any age. Our guest is Kristin Schuchman, a career coach who works with professionals in transition, whether they&rsquo;re changing careers, starting businesses, or re-launching into the workforce. As a mother who returned to school after age 40, she is especially attuned to the needs of midlife professionals in transition.
In this 33-minute episode you will learn:

How your professional priorities may shift and change when you take time off work
How to talk about and frame time off with prospective employers
Why volunteering is a crucial part to stepping back into the workforce
How to manage expectations when going back to work
Tips for getting clear about what you want to do when you return to work

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Kristin Schuchman (@aportlandcareer | LinkedIn)Career Counselor and Solopreneur Marketing CoachVicki Lind &amp; AssociatesPortland, Ore.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

I paused my career for several years to raise my children. How should I explain that gap on my resume? What&rsquo;s the best ways to frame this experience with a potential employer?

Answering our question this week is Aubrie De Clerck, principal at Portland-based Coaching for Clarity. If you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact us at communitymanager@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

Reboot Your Life: Energize Your Career and Life by Taking a Break
Find The On-Ramp | Working Mother
Vicki Lind &amp; Associates
Strong Interest Inventory
Myers Briggs Type Indicator
Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Aubrie De Clerck | Coaching for Clarity
Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
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 buy your book, Land your dream job in Portland and Beyond. To learn more about the book and the updated version that we published on February 1st, visit macslist.org\book.
Ben Forstag::
Hey Mac, so, I've been involved in this iteration of the book and I know that you had a first edition that was out before I started working at Mac's List. I've always kind of wondered, what inspired you guys to write this book?
Mac Prichard:
It was our readers of our blog that really drove this Ben. We wanted to share our best advice from the blog, especially the insider tips from more than dozen local experts. We had readers tell us they didn't have time to weigh through three of years of blog post. We as you know,...

Ep. 024: How to Return to Work at Any Age

A dream job is one that perfectly fits your abilities, passions, preferred working habits, and lifestyle needs. As such, the first step in finding the perfect job is understanding yourself and knowing exactly what you're looking for in your career.
On this 5-minute bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Linda Williams Favero, career coach and program director at the University of Oregon Alumni Career Services Office, shares the questions you should ask yourself before you start looking for a job. She&nbsp;reads "It's All About You, Knowing Yourself is the First Step in the Job Search Process", her contribution to our book,&nbsp;Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond).
If you&rsquo;re looking for more advice on how to stand out as a stellar job candidate,&nbsp;check out Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond). The updated Mac's List guide&nbsp;gives you all the tools you need to identify, find, and land rewarding work.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
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Full Transcript
Mac Prichard:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is Find You Dream Job. The pod cast 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 bonus episode, we're sharing exclusive content from our new book, Land Your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond. Land Your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond compiles job search tips and career management tools into one simple easy to read guide. It's the definitive tool kit for anyone looking for meaningful work. The book also includes special contributions from an array of job search experts and today you'll hear from one of them.
Here's Linda Williams Favero, program director at the University of Oregon Alumni Career Services Office reading her contribution, It's All About You, Knowing Yourself is the First Step in the Job Search Process.
Linda Williams Favero:&nbsp;
I encourage you to answer the following questions to begin your own self assessment process. First, what do you do best? What are your skills, knowledge and competencies acquired through education and experience of all kids, whether it's employment, volunteer work, life experience and so on? They represent your principle assets in the job market. So, an important part of communicating your value is correctly identifying and labeling these skills. Also, your personal characteristics or adaptive skills are inborn or developed early in life. They can include abilities, talents or predisposition to certain career directions. Third, your accomplishments or the things you've done that you are most proud of.
Next, what do you like to do? Your interest should help shape your professional objective which should be something you are interested in as well as something you are good at. In addition, your values or your core beliefs about what is the most important in life that usually evolves slowly and may change across your life. Next, consider what are your priorities in life. These are your personal preferences or things that might relate to location, schedules and income. Your professional objective should be consistent with your career vision and lifestyle needs. Also, your motivation. Consists of the drivers or needs that propel you along in your chosen career direction such as a sense of accomplishment, the satisfaction of being part of a team or the desire to travel.
Next, where do you fit? Although you may appreciate a good wage, you should also consider many other factors especially when you're working in Portland. First, culture. Do you want a clear line of command or something less hierarchical? Wellness. Does the company offer yoga, encourage noon time runs, discount at gym memberships? Global opportunities. Do you like to travel to the far reaches of the planet or hang close to home? Workspace. Have you dreamed of the...

BONUS: Knowing Yourself is the First Step in the Job Search Process

These days none of us need to be told that change is the one constant in the workplace. Our job responsibilities change regularly--and so do our careers. The old model of climbing the corporate ladder or sticking with one profession for life is giving way to more fluid, transient, and cross-sector careers.
Just 27% of college graduate have a career related to their major. And the average American worker switches jobs--if not entire careers--every 4.4 years.
So how do you create career stability in a constantly changing job market? By pivoting.
This week on &ldquo;Find Your Dream Job,&rdquo; we talk about career pivots with with Jenny Blake, a coach for professionals and organizations looking navigate change. Jenny defines a career pivot as &ldquo;a methodical shift in a new related area, based on what&rsquo;s already working&rdquo; and encourages job seekers to continually refocus on their strengths and passions.
In this 31-minute episode you will learn:

Why changing jobs every few years is the new normal
Why you should be doubling down on your professional strengths
How to manage your pivot in four phases: plant, scan, pilot, and launch
How to avoid professional stagnation and career crises
Why even unsuccessful career pivots lead to unexpected, positive rewards

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Jenny Blake (@jenny_blake | LinkedIn)Principal, Jenny Blake EnterprisesAuthor of Pivot: The Only Move that Matters Is Your Next&nbsp;and Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You WantNew York, N.Y.
Listener question of the week: 

I've recently had an interview with a prospective employer but after several weeks, I haven't heard back from them. How do I appropriately follow-up with the company?

Answering our question this week is Dawn Rasmussen, Chief Resume Writer at Portland-based Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. If you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact us at communitymanager@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

14 Ways to Tell if It&rsquo;s Time To Quit Your Job | Forbes.com
Pivot: The Only Move that Matters Is Your Next
Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
JennyBlake.me
Strengths Finder 2.0
Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
Pivot Podcast
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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Transcript
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 book, "Land Your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond." To learn more about the book and the updated edition that we published on February 1st, visit MacsList.org/book.
Ben Forstag:
Hey, Mac.
Mac Prichard:
Hey, Ben. How are you?
Ben Forstag:
I'm doing great. As our listeners might now, the book comes in 3 editions. We've got a paperback, a digital version for your Kindle, iPad, or Nook, and we've got a PDF version that you can view online. I'd mentioned before that the paperback version is our best seller, but the PDF version is really popular, too.
Mac Prichard:
What I hear from our readers who buy the PDF is they not only enjoy the book, but they get with it a set of videos, an audio interview, and tips sheets and checklists that you can use to turbocharge your job hunt. You can find a complete list of all the extra resources that come with the PDF on the website, but they include things like a salary...

Ep. 025: How to Make a Career Pivot

LinkedIn is a vital part of any serious job search or recruitment. Smart job hunters use LinkedIn to tell a compelling professional story, document accomplishments, and show what they can do for others. A vast majority (94-97%) of recruiters and employers use the platform to find candidates who have the right skills, experience, and connections.
This week on &ldquo;Find Your Dream Job,&rdquo; we talk with Arnie Fertig, a career coach and LinkedIn expert, on how to use this platform to find a job. Arnie knows what recruiters on LinkedIn are looking for. He shares practical tips for building a compelling, eye-catching profile, as well as strategies for building rewarding professional relationships on LinkedIn.
In this 35-minute episode you will learn:

Tools for making your LinkedIn profile look polished and professional
How recruiters use LinkedIn and what they&rsquo;re looking for in your profile
Strategies for attracting recruiters and potential employers with your profile
Why you need to be speaking in the first person (using &ldquo;I&rdquo;, &ldquo;me&rdquo;, and &ldquo;my&rdquo; on LinkedIn)
What NOT&nbsp;to include in your LinkedIn profile

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Arnie Fertig &nbsp;(@jobhuntercoach | LinkedIn)Principal, JobHunterCoach.comBoston, Mass.
Listener question of the week: 

What should my LinkedIn title be if I&rsquo;m currently unemployed?

Answering our question this week is Dawn Rasmussen, Chief Resume Writer at Portland-based Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. If you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact us at communitymanager@macslist.org.
Resources from this week&rsquo;s show:

JobHunterCoach.com
Find Your Dream Job Ep. 017 - The Social Media Job Hunt
World Bad LinkedIn Photo Day | Mathys+Potestio
7 Tips to Make Sure Your LinkedIn Picture Is Helping, Not Hurting, Your Prospects | Entrepreneur.com
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes | Social Media Examiner
Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
Your Career Begins With What You Wear | LinkedIn
Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
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Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT
Mac Prichard:
This is find your dream job a podcast that helps you get hired and have the career you want and make a difference in life. I am Mac Prichard your host and publisher of Mac&rsquo;s List. Our show is brought to you by Mac&rsquo;s List and by our book Land your Dream Job in Portland and Beyond. To learn more about the book and the updated edition that we published on February 1, visit macslist.org/book.
Ben Forstag:
Hey Mac been here I have a question for you.
Mac Prichard:
Fire away Ben.
Ben Forstag:
We have an audience for a podcast that goes across the country and indeed around the world.
Mac Prichard:
I understand we are huge in China.
Ben Forstag:
We are big in China and we even have some listeners in Iran and I&rsquo;m going to put out my call again if you&rsquo;re listening to us in Iran please send me an e-mail I would like to hear your story. The reason I bring this up if I&rsquo;ve gotten e-mails from several of our listeners asking whether our book is only appropriate for people looking for a job in Portland.
Mac Prichard:
That&rsquo;s a great question we are Portland is our home town and we are very proud of it. Much of the information in the book is aimed at Portlanders it reflects our strength. You&rsquo;ll find that if you do read the book that it&rsquo;s valuable to anybody looking for work. There are eight chapters and they take...

Ep. 026: How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Irresistible to Recruiters

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