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 need to align with those of the environment. Jessica suggests doing enough research before an interview to ask clarifying questions of the hiring manager. Don’t go against your values for a paycheck, or you could find yourself back in the job search sooner than you hoped.
Jessica Conn is the human resources manager at Oregon AFSCME Council 75.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 says you should personalize your cover letter for each position you apply for, and share relevant stories that apply to that field or specific job. Kai also suggests keeping your cover letter to one page if possible.
About Our Guest:
Kai River is the human resources administrator at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region.
Resources in This Episode:
Connect with Kai on LinkedIn.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 questions. Be clear on why you think this job is the right one for you. Don’t bad-mouth a former employer. And, most importantly, says Frank, do your research on the company so you can state clearly why you’re the best fit for the position and the company as a whole.
Frank Smith is the president of Mosaic Personnel. It’s a recruiting firm that places great people in the right opportunities.
Connect with Frank on LinkedIn.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 what working with you would be like. Brittany suggests keeping it to one page, making it unique to who you are as a person, and sharing your connection to the organization’s mission and values.
Brittany Brazell is the human resources manager at Our Children's Trust.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 that allows you to exude confidence, identify what you can and can’t control in the workplace, and know when to ask for help, says Beth. There are steps you can take to build your resilience, and you can begin by focusing on your own well-being
Beth Benatti Kennedy is a leadership coach, a resilience-training expert, and a speaker with more than 20 years of experience. Beth is also the author of Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 clarifying what you want, who you are, and the unique value you offer. Jessica also stresses the necessity of interpersonal relationships and networking, as well as sharing content online that will help increase your professional network. Being consistent in what you share is crucial for your brand, as it builds trust with hiring managers and employers.
Jessica Fiesta George is a seasoned recruiter with more than 20 years of leadership in talent acquisition. She also hosts the Jess Get Hired Podcast. It’s a weekly career advice show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 what you want from a job, what you can offer an employer, and where you want to go in your career. Kat also recommends developing a “board of advisors;” people who know you well and can encourage and help you along the way.
Kat Nelson Troyer is an executive, team, and career coach, and the CEO of Jigsaw Solutions.
Kat also co-hosts the excellent Real Job Talk podcast.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 without the time commitment. His project, Vitaes, provides hundreds of interviews with professionals of color, discussing their jobs, what those jobs require, and what they offer. Stephen’s goal is to reach every high school and college student with information that will help them choose their careers.
Stephen Lozano the founder of Vitaes. It’s an online platform that helps young people make better career choices by sharing the work journeys of professionals of color.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 need to narrow down your search to those things that bring you joy. You’re more likely to stay with a company longer if you enjoy working there, says Katie. And don’t be afraid of doing contract or fractional work, as it opens up opportunities for growth, experience, and expanding your network.
Katie Silver is the co-founder of the Southern Pass Company.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 for you when leveraged correctly. Alicia suggests focusing more on the outcomes of your skills than the specific skills themselves. Share with hiring managers how you used your skills to achieve measurable outcomes in your previous roles, and how you can use them to meet the needs they are currently hiring for.
Alicia Perkins is the founder of The Best You Academy.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15617&preview=true)
Finding a job can be an isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. There is a wide variety of support available for job seekers, but according to Find Your Dream Job guest Casey Hasten, you want to focus on 3 key areas of support: networking, coaches, and mentors. A coach will help you make decisions that are best for you. A mentor will walk you through experiences they have personally walked through. A strong network will open up a world of possibilities for positions you never could have known about. Taking advantage of all three will put you on the fast track to success.
Casey Hasten is the director of recruiting and coaching at We Are VIP. Casey also hosts the We Are VIP Podcast and serves as CEO of Success North Dallas.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your feedback is valuable to us. Should you encounter any bugs, glitches, lack of functionality or other problems, please email us on [email protected] or join Moon.FM Telegram Group where you can talk directly to the dev team who are happy to answer any queries.