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

If you walk into an interview without knowing your audience, chances are, you give generic answers to specific questions. What is the alternative? Find Your Dream Job guest Kisha Hicks suggests it’s understanding the different levels of interviews and knowing who you’re speaking to. Kisha shares how to prepare for interviews without feeling overwhelmed, how to differentiate between different levels of interviews, and why the self-confidence gained by knowing your audience is the most important thing you can do to excel in any interview.  About Our Guest: Kisha Hicks (http://linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-) is a career coach who helps HR professionals shift mindsets, move up in careers and increase earnings exponentially. Kisha also hosts the Morning Mindset podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-mindset-w-kisha-hicks/id1611798615).  Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to push through the fear and self-doubt that plagues you in your career? Tune in to Kisha’s podcast, The Morning Min

You’re ready to find your dream job, so you’re sending out hundreds of applications every week. But is that the best strategy? Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Allred says no, it’s not. Mark’s advice is to take some time to get clarity on what you have to offer, what your dream job would look like, and which companies can offer you the work environment that meets your top priorities. Once you know the value you can offer the employer and what you need from them, you can go into any interview with more confidence.  About Our Guest: Mark Allred (http://linkedin.com/in/markfallred) is the director of talent development and growth for the recruiting firm Reveal Global Intelligence (https://revealglobal.com/). Mark also hosts the Career PROgressions Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-career-progressions-podcast/id1567194117).  Resources in This Episode: Career coaching can be the difference between finding an acceptable job and your dream job. Learn more about how career coaching can help you by v

Are you getting interviews but no offers? Maybe it’s time to change tactics and figure out how to differentiate yourself from other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Lena Sernoff says it’s crucial to show what sets you apart. Others may have similar skills, but you have unique passions and experiences. Do your research to discover which of your experiences best speak to the employer’s needs. And get comfortable sharing them by practicing with others or in front of a mirror.  About Our Guest: Lena Sernoff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenasernoff/) is the host of the podcast Girl, You're Hired (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-youre-hired-job-interview-tips-podcast/id1596647855). Her show gives you the interview tips you need to land your dream job. Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to learn how to interview like a pro, check out Lena’s podcast, Girl, You’re Hired (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-youre-hired-job-interview-tips-podcast/id1596647855), wherever you listen to Fi

If you go into a job search with low self-confidence, it could affect whether you get a job offer. But the job search process itself can be demoralizing. Find Your Dream Job guest John Tarnoff is here to share how to be more confident by clarifying what you bring to the table. John has four specific questions to ask yourself- what do I do best; what do I love to do; what does the world need; what can I get paid for? Once you have these answers, you can approach any interview with confidence in the value you offer.  About Our Guest: John Tarnoff (http://linkedin.com/in/johntarnoff) is a coach, speaker, and author who helps mid and late-career professionals achieve meaningful careers. Resources in This Episode: Are you in a career transition and not sure how to best approach it? John had resources to help you. Find out more by visiting his blog at johntarnoff.com/reimagine-your-career/. (https://johntarnoff.com/reimagine-your-career/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(ht

Job loss can be a great opportunity to examine whether you’re in the right field. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jenny Mack-Christensen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymackaben/) tells how she used the time between jobs to affirm that she wanted to stay in marketing. She used informational interviews to explore other career fields, but Jenny says she ultimately decided to level up in her current field rather than make a switch. Learn more about Jenny’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

If you’re sending out hundreds of resumes every week and getting no interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Mary Southern has some advice for you. Stop. You have to create unique resumes for each position you apply for. Mary gives advice on how to fill out each section of a resume strategically, as well as how to talk about your career achievements. Storytelling makes you stand out as a candidate, and Mary shares how to tell your story using specific examples of successes you had in past positions.  About Our Guest: Mary Southern (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern/) is the founder of Resume Assassin (https://www.resumeassassin.com/). Mary’s company creates resumes that show your unique value and help you win interviews. Resources in This Episode: Generic resumes don’t work. If you want to know how to create a unique resume for every job you apply for, Mary can help you. Find out more by visiting her website at Resume Assassin.  From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(h

One way to stand out above other applicants is by telling a compelling story- your career story. But research shows that only 35% of applicants write a cover letter. Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Clyburn says you need to use that cover letter to create a “greatest hits'' list of your career achievements. Distill your accomplishments down to those that had the most success. Curate your resume to show an employer how your experience will make you an asset to their company. And do enough research to allow you to speak about the company knowledgeably.  About Our Guest: Scott Clyburn (http://linkedin.com/in/scottclyburn) is the founder of North Avenue Education (https://northaveeducation.com/). His company offers test preparation, study skills coaching, and academic tutoring.  Resources in This Episode: Is grad school in your future? If so, find out how Scott can help you by visiting his website at North Avenue Education (https://northaveeducation.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to y

The opposite of not getting a job offer is receiving multiple offers. How do you handle not knowing which offer to accept? And what if you make a decision you regret later? Find Your Dream Job guest Martin McGovern shares what to do if you find yourself in this position. Martin says your first step is to slow down. You don’t have to give an answer immediately. Next, only share what has to be shared. You don’t need to tell a potential employer everything. Martin also suggests not staying at your first position if another offer is the perfect one for you.  About Our Guest: Martin McGovern (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmcgovern/) is a career coach, a podcast host, and the founder of Career Therapy.  Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to get Unstuck in your job search and career? Learn more about how Martin can help you when you visit careertherapy.com/curriculum (https://careertherapy.com/curriculum). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topres

Self-criticism can be a success killer for a job seeker. It causes you to feel like a failure before you begin and encourages you to hide your true self. How do you overcome this? Find Your Dream Job guest Victoria Hepburn suggests beginning by listing your strengths and weaknesses. Then, assess which of the weaknesses actually need to be addressed and which are simply limiting beliefs. Once you know that, you can practice self-compassion exercises to help you break free from those beliefs.  About Our Guest: Victoria Hepburn (http://linkedin.com/in/victoriahepburn) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and certified coach. Resources in This Episode: Are you struggling with burnout at work? Learn more about Victoria’s battle with burnout and how she overcame it in her book, Pressure Makes Diamonds: Simple Habits for Busy Professionals to Break the Burnout Cycle (https://www.amazon.com/Pressure-Makes-Diamonds-Professionals-Burnout-ebook/dp/B08PCQHBZ6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8). From our Spons

Have you had a series of jobs, but they don’t feel like exactly what you want? If you want to find your dream job, you have to get clear on what kind of job would be the perfect fit for you. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jasmin Huila (https://www.linkedin.com/in/huilaj/) shares why her first positions out of college weren’t the right fit, how she finally made decisions on what she wanted, and the process she used to set specific career goals. Learn more about Jasmin’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

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