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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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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

Most colleges and universities provide career advising services to their current and former students. Yet only 10-20% of all college students or alumni ever use of their university career center.
Are you making the most of your alma mater?
This week on Find Your Dream Job Mac chats with Linda Williams Favero, director of alumni career services at the University of Oregon. Linda discusses how career centers function, the services they provide for students, and the opportunities available to alumni. She shares tips on how to make the most of your university career, even if it's been many years since you graduated. Linda also talks about the importance of maintaining a connection with your alumni networks. As she notes: &ldquo;Ducks like to help Ducks... and you&rsquo;ll find that at any university.&rdquo;
In this 29-minute episode you will learn:

How career centers can benefit current students and alumni
How to build a strong professional relationship with a career counselor
The value of networking with alumni associations and local alumni chapters
Special career center services often available to older alumni
The single-best thing you can do to make the most of your university career center

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Linda Williams Favero (@LindaFavero)Program Director, Alumni Career Services, Career Center and Student Life, University of OregonPrincipal, Linda W Favero | Organization + Individual DevelopmentPortland, Ore.
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Listener question of the week: 

Should I list every job I&rsquo;ve ever had on my resume?

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:

LinkedIn YOUniversity
Alumni Career Services, Career Center and Student Life, University of Oregon
Linda W Favero | Organization + Individual Development
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 Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.
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Ep. 006: Making the Most of Your University and Alumni Networks

&ldquo;Wing it&rdquo; and &ldquo;job interview&rdquo; are two phrases that should never go together in the same sentence. Before you walk into an interview, you need to prepare yourself, do your homework, and practice what you will do and say.
But how do you prepare responses when you don&rsquo;t know the questions? And what, besides having good answers, contributes to a successful interview?
This week on Find Your Dream Job we talk about the interview process and share tips on making a great in-person impression with a prospective employer. Mac chats with executive recruiter and career coach, Janet Brumbaugh, of Janet Brumbaugh and Associates. Janet helps her clients hone their interview skills by video-recording them in mock-interviews; she then reviews the tape with the jobseeker, to identify mistakes and opportunities for improvement. In this episode, Janet shares her expert advice on how to your own interview performance and outcomes.
In this 33-minute episode you will learn:

The specific research you should do before an interview
What employers are looking for during the interview process
How to make the interview less of an interrogation and more of a back-and-forth conversation
The questions you, as the candidate, should be asking at the interview
How to respond to oddball interview questions

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Janet Brumbaugh (LinkedIn)PrincipalJanet Brumbaugh and AssociatesWest Lynn, Ore.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

What questions should I ask an employer in an interview?

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:

10 Weirdest Job Interview Questions of 2015
GlassDoor.com
Janet Brumbaugh and Associates
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.

Ep. 016: How to Ace a Job Interview

Everybody knows that changing jobs regularly is the new normal. The days of working for just one or two employers through your adult life are long gone.
But what about switching not just jobs, but careers? Most of us will be in the workplace for four decades or more, so it&rsquo;s a choice each of us will face. In fact, we may have three or four distinct careers over the course of our working lives.
This week on Find Your Dream Job, we&rsquo;re talking about the challenges and benefits of changing your career. Our guest expert is Michelle Hynes a career coach who specializes in helping people in the midst of work transitions. Michelle has, herself, gone through several career changes. She shares her insights on how to reinvent yourself, not just to improve your marketability, but also to increase your happiness.
In this 30-minute episode you will learn:

Why everyone--no matter your age--needs to plan for career change
How changing careers can empower you as a professional and improve your life
How to use informational interview to guide your career change
The importance of continuing education, training, and certification
How to manage the uncertainty involved in switching careers
Resources for older professionals looking for an &ldquo;encore career&rdquo;

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Michelle Hynes (@mhynesPDX | LinkedIn)Principal, Michelle Hynes ConsultingPortland, Ore.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

What advice do you have for working professionals who would like to shift careers to a new field?

Do you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to communitymanager@macslist.org.
Resources referenced on this week&rsquo;s show:

Michelle Hynes: Coach, Consultant Growth Guide
Encore.org: Second Acts for the Greater Good
The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life
Encore 2016 Conference: February 9-11, 2016
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting
Laura Carstensen: The Longevity Dividend
Laura Carstensen: Older People Are Happier
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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Ep. 020: Reinventing Your Career

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

It is illegal for an employer to discriminate based on age, but many job seekers over the age of 50 will tell you it happens every day.&nbsp;Older workers stay out of work longer and may earn less than in previous jobs when they do return to the workforce.&nbsp;According to AARP&nbsp;the average period of unemployment for people 55 years and older&nbsp;is 54.3 weeks, almost twice as long as the 28.2 weeks younger workers spend job hunting.
This week on Find Your Dream Job, we explore the challenges of job hunting when you're 50+. Mac talks with&nbsp;Kerry Hannon, a career and personal finance expert who has written extensively on the subject. Kerry shares practical, actionable tips older jobseekers can use to overcome age bias and find a job they love.
In this 34-minute episode you will learn:

The reasons employers are hesitant to hire older workers
How to overcome age stereotypes when you're looking for a job
Simple ways to prove your technology savvy to prospective employers.
The importance of networking and volunteering for older&nbsp;job hunters
Why an accountability buddy (or support group) can help you maintain optimism while job hunting.

This week&rsquo;s guest:
Kerry Hannon (@KerryHannon | LinkedIn)Personal Finance Expert and AuthorWashington, D.C.
Listener question of the week:&nbsp;

My current employer assigns &ldquo;homework&rdquo; to job applications that make the shortlist. This is a small task that reflects the kind of work they would do on the job. Do many organizations do this? Is it a growing trend?

Answering our question this week is our guest co-host, Michelle Hynes of MichelleHynes.com.&nbsp;If you have a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer on a future episode, please contact Jenna Forstrom, Mac&rsquo;s List Community Manager, at jenna@macslist.org.
Resources from this week&rsquo;s show:

iRelaunch.com
KerryHannon.com
Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy... and Pays the Bills
Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies,Love Your Job: The New Rules for Career Happiness
What's Next?: Finding Your Passion and Your Dream Job
Michelle Hynes | Michelle Hynes.com
Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource you&rsquo;d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac&rsquo;s List Managing Director, at&nbsp;ben@macslist.org.
Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by&nbsp;rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!
Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo,&nbsp;www.freddytrujillo.com.

Ep. 028: How to Look for Work After Age 50 (Kerry Hannon)

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