Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15939&preview=true ) Getting in front of a hiring manager can be tricky unless you have a personal connection inside the company. If you don’t, there are ways around that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathleen Davis. Kathleen suggests going to LinkedIn to find the names of people you may be speaking w...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15936&preview=true )  You’ve been searching for a job and you finally have an interview, but something doesn’t feel right. At what point do you walk away? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Andy Hibel , you need to consider several factors when making that decision. If your goals and values don’t ma...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15947&preview=true ) Job seeking is difficult for most folks, but for someone who has been out of the workforce for years, it can prove even more challenging. Where do you start, when you don’t have a resume filled with experience and skills? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job , Katie Barberis...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15926&preview=true )  Does networking feel icky to you? If so, you’re doing it wrong, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Angie Callen. Networking is simply building and nurturing relationships with others, and we all do that with friends and family every day. Angie suggests being proactive but not a...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15923&preview=true ) If you view networking as developing relationships with strangers, it’s time to rethink it. In today’s world of work, networking looks very different. Find Your Dream Job guest Felicia Ann Rose Enuha says your network begins with your own family and friends. Once you reach out to le...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15920&preview=true ) If you think you’re in the wrong job, there is a way to change that. But first, you need to know why you accepted that position. Find Your Dream Job guest Patricia Ortega says there are external and internal reasons we take jobs that are wrong for us. Perhaps your parents wanted yo...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15902&preview=true )  Employers want to hire people who are great communicators, who can collaborate with others to solve problems, and who receive correction well. These qualities are known as soft skills, and Find Your Dream Job guest Yadi Caro says you can learn them if you feel lacking. While hard...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15883&preview=true ) Getting good at job hunting takes practice, and Find Your Dream Job guest Trudy Hylemon says it makes a real difference in your chances of getting an interview or being hired. Trudy suggests beginning by having someone review your resume and cover letter. Choose your references car...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15852&preview=true ) If you are applying to hundreds of jobs each week, it can be difficult to remember what all you’ve applied to. So when you get an interview, you may appear not to be excited about it, and that is a red flag to an employer. Find Your Dream Job guest Julissa Vasquez says a great way...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15849&preview=true )  You’re in the interview room and the hiring manager asks a question you don’t know the answer to. Does it derail you entirely, or make you feel stupid or unprepared? Find Your Dream Job guest Jess Guzik says imposter syndrome can do all those things, even for highly skilled employ...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15846&preview=true )  If you’re spending an hour or more customizing a resume and cover letter for each job you apply to, you’re wasting time, says Find Your Dream Job guest Danny Leonard. Danny specializes in helping folks cut the grunt work and focus on the tasks that result in interviews and job off...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15843&preview=true )  Post-Covid, the workplace has changed from all remote to a mashup of many styles. If you are a job seeker trying to figure out what type of environment suits you, Find Your Dream Job guest Liz Bronson says to begin by clarifying what your life requires. Is flexibility your top pri...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15834&preview=true ) Do you see your career as a journey or a destination? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job , Tracey Lam shares why she expects speed bumps and detours as part of her career journey. Tracey has a long and varied work history, and she was not afraid to switch fields and secto...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15821&preview=true )  Are you spending valuable time filling out online applications and sending in resumes to any open positions you see? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Danielle Cobo has some advice for you. She recommends focusing on building out your LinkedIn profile and using that to connect with...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15794&preview=true ) Setting and revisiting your job search goals is essential for success, especially in a constantly evolving market. Find Your Dream Job guest Kristen McConnell shares her expert insights on how to approach your job search with focus and flexibility. From emerging professionals to mi...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15773&preview=true ) You might be willing to accept any position offered to you, but that can often lead to a poor fit within a company. Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Conn says fitting into the culture of a workplace is crucial to your future with that employer. Your values, beliefs, and actions ne...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15729&preview=true ) Are cover letters still relevant in a world with applicant tracking systems? Absolutely, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kai River. Your cover letter is a chance to tell an employer who you are, why you’re the best person for the job, and the experience you bring to the table. Kai s...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15714&preview=true ) Making it to a final interview is not a guaranteed job offer. If you’re meeting with the CEO or higher management, this is the time to stand out from the other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Frank Smith shares how to do that in a positive way. Come prepared with relevant que...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15662&preview=true ) If the job search is all just one big numbers game, why would you take the time to craft specific cover letters for each position you apply for? Cover letters, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Brittany Brazell are the perfect way to tell an employer more about who you are and...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15659&preview=true )  While you need resilience during a job search, it becomes even more important once you’ve settled into a position. The World Economic Forum has listed resilience as one of the top 5 necessary career skills, says Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Benatti Kennedy. Resilience is a skill...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15639&preview=true )  If you think only online influencers have personal brands, you’re mistaken. As a job seeker, your personal brand is what makes you stand out from the crowd of other seekers. But how do you build your own brand? Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Fiesta George says you begin by clar...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15629&preview=true )  Why would anyone accept a job that’s not a good fit? Fear. If you lost your job suddenly, fear may propel you to accept whatever you can find. But a job that’s a good fit is life-changing, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kat Nelson Troyer. Kat suggests taking the time to clarify wh...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15626&preview=true )  Informational interviews are one of the best ways to learn about jobs you’ve never had experience with. But they take time, and not everyone will give you that time. Find Your Dream Job guest Stephen Lozano knew that and decided to make it easy to access those conversations withou...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15623&preview=true ) Spending 40+ hours per week applying to jobs is not a job search strategy; it’s a default position that too many people rely on. But with hundreds of people applying for some job within days of listing, you need to do more than apply. Find Your Dream Job guest Katie Silver says you...

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15620&preview=true ) Experience is not the only thing potential employers are looking for when filling a role; they need to know you have the skills to complete the tasks the position requires. But beyond that, Find Your Dream Job guest Alicia Perkins says your skills can translate to new opportunities...