Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips For Finding Work, Advancing Your Career, And Loving Your Job

If you’re a job seeker, you’re likely using LinkedIn to help you find your next position, but are you using it to its full capacity? Find Your Dream Job guest Orlando Haynes says visibility creates opportunity, so the more eyes you get your content in front of, the more connections you can make. Orlando suggests experimenting with text, audio, and video to gain attention. But don’t just share anything; share value. A great way to start is by taking an article written by someone else, adding your well-thought-out comments to it, and sharing that to get comfortable creating content for the platform.  About Our Guest: Orlando Haynes (http://linkedin.com/in/orlandohaynes) is a talent acquisition leader, host of the CareerTALKS Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/careertalks-podcast/id1567135916), and co-creator of the Career Accelerator Planner (https://www.amazon.com/Career-Accelerator-Planner-projects-performance/dp/B0B92NT5FH).  Resources in This Episode: Are you a professional ready to grow in y

Some say the cover letter is dead, but that’s not true, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Nicole Fortner. Nicole says that a well-written cover letter can increase your chances by at least 40%. The key, says Nicole, is using keywords from the job posting and keeping it concise, no more than 3-4 paragraphs. Be sure to prioritize your hard skills and share how you can elevate the company and the role.  About Our Guest: Nicole Fortner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolefortner1/) is the founder and CEO of Hire Up Consulting (https://www.hireupconsult.com/). Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to level up in your chosen profession? Find out how Nicole can help you by visiting her website at hireupconsult.com (https://www.hireupconsult.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s

Maybe you have a LinkedIn profile, and you occasionally scroll your homepage on the platform, but there are other things you can do to use LinkedIn to assist you in finding your next job. Find Your Dream Job guest Karen Sharp-Price shares her top tips for using LinkedIn in ways you may not have thought of. It all starts with optimizing your profile, making connections, and using those connections to build a solid network that can help you with your career journey. Karen also suggests using LinkedIn to make a list of the companies you’d like to work for. About Our Guest: Karen Sharp-Price (http://linkedin.com/in/karensharpprice) is a certified professional coach who helps you get a career you can love. Karen also hosts the SharpHR Career Corner. It’s a podcast about different career journeys. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharphr-career-corner/id1498512812) Resources in This Episode: For a healthy dose of help and encouragement in your career journey, tune into Karen’s podcast, SharpHR Career Corne

How do you keep pressing forward when rejection makes you want to quit? Find Your Dream Job guest Larnell Vickers suggests using rejection to do the deeper work of understanding who you are and what you want. Rejection can help you define your value as a person and learn how to better express your work ethic. It can also help you to grow in perseverance and resilience. Larnell also reminds us that our career is a personal journey, and rejection is part of that journey. Learning how to work through it can make your journey stronger and more fulfilling. About Our Guest: Larnell Vickers (http://linkedin.com/in/larnell-vickers) is a career coach, executive recruiter, and leadership consultant. Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to power your career forward? Learn how Larnell can help you by visiting the career journey.co (https://www.thecareerjourney.co/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professi

Should you wait until you need a new job to explore openings? Absolutely not, according to Shelby Danzer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-danzer/), our guest on this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job. Shelby found her current position by maintaining a list of companies she’d be interested in working at and regularly perusing their job boards. And she highly recommends making your own short list of places you’d love to work. Learn more about Shelby’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories) series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing is more frustrating for a job seeker than to think an interview went well and then to find out that someone else got the job. If this is happening to you on a regular basis, it could be a matter of not being prepared enough. Find Your Dream Job guest Lorraine Rise suggests sharing a few examples of career success that address the specific challenges of the open position. Be specific in your answers, and don’t be afraid to own both your strengths and your weaknesses. Practice your interview answers with a friend or in a mirror, and go in with confidence.  About Our Guest: Lorraine Rise (http://linkedin.com/in/lorrainerise) is a coach, a podcaster, and the founder of Career UpRising (https://www.careeruprising.com/). Her company helps professionals change careers, launch a job search, and overcome age bias. Resources in This Episode: To access Lorraine’s free 3-step training on how to change careers at any age, visit her website at www.careeruprising.com/(https://www.careeruprising.com/). From our

Job postings haven’t changed much in the last century; postings from 1920 look suspiciously similar to those of 2020. But skills, requirements, and culture have changed drastically during that time. Find Your Dream Job guest Kat Kibbens shares how to figure out what an employer really wants by deciphering outdated job posting language. Online tools, clarity on what you’re looking for, and the ability to spot red flags are all key pieces to reading between the lines of any job posting.  About Our Guest: Kat Kibben (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/) is a keynote speaker, writing expert, and LGBTQIA+ advocate.  Resources in This Episode: Learn more about how Kat can help you by visiting their website at katrinakibben.com/. (https://katrinakibben.com/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of

Are you a few years into a job that no longer excites you, or worse, makes you feel unsuccessful and unfulfilled? You may be having a career identity crisis, says Find Your Dream Job guest Elaine Lou Cartas. Don’t worry; you can fix this by paying attention to what matters most to you. Ignore the “shoulds” and dive deep into your values and priorities. Elaine suggests using informational interviews and networking to explore new avenues and possibilities. Elaine also reminds us that we all change, and an identity crisis at work might just mean it’s time for your next career opportunity.  About Our Guest: Elaine Lou Cartas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineloucartas/) is a speaker, podcaster, and coach who works with women of color and allies.  Resources in This Episode: Ready for Elaine to help you with a FREE personalized career review? Visit elainelou.com/call (https://elainelou.com/call/) to learn more! You can find Elaine online at elainelou.com (http://elainelou.com/), https://www.instagram.com/elain

Many times, getting a job depends on who you know. If you have a strong network, your odds of finding your dream job are much higher. But what about weak ties? Those people you’ve met, but who wouldn’t be considered a close tie? They can be more helpful than you might expect, says Find Your Dream Job guest Rob Kim. Weak ties often have information that you can’t get anywhere else. Rob suggests finding your courage and reaching out to those folks you don’t know well. They could hold the key to your next position.  About Our Guest: Rob Kim (http://linkedin.com/in/robsungryongkim) is a career strategist at the University of British Columbia (https://www.ubc.ca/).  Resources in This Episode: Want more career advice and help? Listen to Rob’s podcast, Career Carrots (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/career-carrots/id1606450946). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and

We all know the importance of having a well-built LinkedIn page. But did you know that recruiters use LinkedIn to reach out to people who haven’t applied for jobs, but who seem to be a great fit for a position they’re looking to fill? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jesse Friedman (http://linkedin.com/in/jessefriedman) tells us why (and how) he was contacted for a job he didn’t even know about. Jesse also shares how to build a rich and fully-developed page on LinkedIn, and why it matters. Learn more about Jesse’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories) series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quiet quitting has been in the news recently, but are you familiar with quiet firing? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Trevor Houston, quiet firing is what happens when a company treats you poorly in hopes that you will quit rather than them firing you outright. Are you being ignored at work? Has it been a while since you got a raise? Do you tend to get the worst projects or ones that don’t use your skillset? If so, Trevor has advice on how to handle it, as well as how to know when to leave the company and when to stay and work for change. About Our Guest: Trevor Houston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/) is the host of the Who Ya Know Show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-ya-know-show/id1515779434), a career advice podcast. Resources in This Episode: Learn how to use LinkedIn to level up your job search in a free webinar hosted by Trevor. Sign up at event.webinarjam.com/register/60/500k0anq (https://event.webinarjam.com/register/60/500k0anq) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Jo

How do you know if you should leave your current job for a new one? And how can you ensure that you won’t be just as unfulfilled in the next position? Find Your Dream Job guest Alicia Ramsdell says you begin with clarity on what your ideal position would entail. Alicia also recommends asking yourself if you’re handling the responsibilities you were hired for. And finally, ask yourself if you’re able to fulfill your career goals in your current position. If the answer is no, it might be time to leave.  About Our Guest: Alicia Ramsdell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaramsdell/) is the founder and CEO of Mindful Career Path (https://mindfulcareerpath.com/). Her company’s services help inspire your career, empower your potential, and create your legacy. Resources in This Episode: If you need help developing a career strategy and forming an action plan, Alicia can help you. Find out more by visiting her website at mindfulcareerpath.com (https://mindfulcareerpath.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job

Job seekers are nervous. If you’ve had a recent interview, you can probably identify with that statement. But there is a way to see a job search as a natural process between humans and one that allows you to be yourself. Find Your Dream Job guest Mia Williams is here to share how to create a resume that uses keywords to showcase not only your relevant experience but who you are as a person. Mia also gives some great tips on preparing for an interview, as well as how to network more effectively.  About Our Guest: Mia Williams (http://linkedin.com/in/mia-williams) is the founder of The Colors of Her Success (https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/). It’s an online platform for Gen Z women of color learning to navigate success in life and career. Resources in This Episode: Want to hear more from Mia? Check out her podcast by visiting The Colors of Her Success Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-colors-of-her-success/id1596998261).  From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Top

Ageism is alive and thriving, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it stronger. If you’re an older worker looking for your next job, Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Jacobs says you must increase your self-confidence before your next interview. Scott shares how to present your experience as an asset rather than a liability and why you must get comfortable with technology if you want to be considered for a position. And finally, Scott reminds us that ageism is no excuse for not going after your dream job. About Our Guest: Scott Jacobs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottjacobs/)is a career coach who runs the Jacobs Strategic Group (https://jacobs-strategic.com/). Scott has helped hundreds of clients with career transitions and job searches. Resources in This Episode: Are you an older job seeker? Find out more about how Scott can help you in your job search by visiting Jacobs Strategic Group (https://jacobs-strategic.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macsl

Too often, job seekers work to secure a position without thinking about how they will be treated within the company structure. If equity is important to you, Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Kajitani says you can do pertinent research to find out how the employer handles DEI within the company culture. Once you’re clear on which aspects of equity matter most to you, prepare relevant questions for your interview and research the company to discover how they address those issues. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you would like to see in company diversity. About Our Guest: Mark Kajitani (http://linkedin.com/in/mkajitani) is a nonprofit human resources consultant, a speaker, and the director of people and culture at Oregon Public Broadcasting (https://www.opb.org/).  Resources in This Episode: If you’d like to connect with Mark or find out more about his work at Oregon Public Broadcasting, you can find him at linkedin.com/in/mkajitani (http://linkedin.com/in/mkajitani). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is

Have you ever been ghosted by an employer after an interview? Perhaps you’ve even spent hours providing work samples, only to never hear a word back. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Kellie Gordon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwgpdx/) shares how ghosting and rejection impacted her job search. Kellie also tells how she used these experiences to determine the company culture she desired to work in. Learn more about Kellie’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories) series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to tell a hiring manager about the specific successes you had in past positions. What’s not so easy is describing how your strengths led to those successes. But Find Your Dream Job guest Gregory Heller says it’s crucial to explain how those successes can transfer to a new job, and you do that by addressing your strengths that made them possible. Gregory suggests getting clear on the top 3 strengths you possess and practicing sharing them in an interview. He also recommends using informational interviews to gain clarity on what the companies you’re interested in are looking for in a new hire.  About Our Guest: Gregory Heller (http://linkedin.com/in/gregoryheller) is the senior associate director of MBA career management at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington (https://foster.uw.edu/). Gregory also hosts the podcast, Conversations on Careers and Professional Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-on-careers-and-professional-life/id1439113603).  Resources i

As a person of color, you face unique challenges during a job search. How do you overcome those challenges to find your dream job? Begin by knowing what elements matter most to you, says Find Your Dream Job guest María Granados. Ask about initiatives the company sponsors and any partnerships with underprivileged communities. María advises following up after interviews and having conversations with your potential team members to learn how the employer practices diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company and in the community.  About Our Guest: María Granados (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mar%C3%ADa-granados-bhrm-mba-7b420ab3/) is a human resources coordinator at Reed College (https://www.reed.edu/) and a graduate of Portland State University.  Resources in This Episode: Learn more about Reed College and how they are leveling the hiring field through equity, diversity, and inclusion by visiting www.reed.edu/ (http://www.reed.edu/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume

It might seem like changing jobs is the only way to get what you want out of your career. But what if staying in your current position could be more profitable? It can, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Bethany Mills. Bethany says there are many reasons to stay where you are, including acquiring new skills, moving up the company ladder, and starting new initiatives. Switching jobs also requires energy that might be better spent at your current job, where you can continue to develop relationships to increase your networking power later.  About Our Guest: Bethany Mills (http://linkedin.com/in/bethanybmills) is the executive director of the Mississippi State University Career Center (https://www.career.msstate.edu/). Resources in This Episode: Learn more about how the Career Center at Mississippi State is creating futures by visiting www.career.msstate.edu/ (http://www.career.msstate.edu/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume h

Preparation should be your number one priority when searching for your next job. But how do you prepare well for a job search? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jessica Ventura (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicanventura/) shares how she prepared for the interview process by gathering specific questions for her potential employer. Jessica also talks about how to leverage networking to learn more about the needs and opportunities in the position you’re applying for. Learn more about Jessica’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices