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

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How to Tell Your Story in a Job Interview, with Dan Hahn Mar 23, 2022

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Every employer says, “Tell me about yourself.” If you don’t prepare your answer before the interview, you miss an opportunity to share how your story connects with the position you’re applying for. Find Your Dream Job guest Dan Hahn suggests diving deep into the role and what it requires, and then wording your personal story to line up with the needs of the company. Share personal anecdotes that show how your mission relates to the mission of the employer, and how that mission has inspired your career journey.

About Our Guest:

Dan Hahn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hahn-b521a25/) is the owner of A Portland Career (https://www.aportlandcareer.com/). Dan helps his clients get unstuck and find new careers and better jobs.

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If you’re ready to begin a career transition, let Dan help you. Find out more by visiting his website at aportlandcareer.com (https://www.aportlandcareer.com/).
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How to Juggle a Job Search When You’re a Working Mom, with Mona Johnson Mar 16, 2022

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For working moms looking for their next career opportunity, it can be difficult to balance parenthood, volunteer work, and their home life with the hours required to job hunt. Is there any way to make it easier? Find Your Dream Job guest Mona Johnson says yes. And it starts with saying no. Say no to the things that aren’t top priorities for this season. Say yes to consistency and good time management. Mona adds the important reminder to ask for help. Others want to help you, but you have to be willing to let them know what you need.

About Our Guest:

Mona Johnson(https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-johnson/) is a career coach at Merit America (https://www.meritamerica.org/). It’s a nonprofit that provides a path to skilled careers in technology for adults without bachelor’s degrees.

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Are you ready to build a career that matches your potential? Find out how Merit America can help you achieve your career goals at meritamerica.org. (https://www.meritamerica.org/)
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How to Find Work if You Have Criminal Convictions, with Ty Reed Mar 09, 2022

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Seventy-seven million adults have a criminal record, and while discrimination is illegal, employers do have the right to ask about your background. If you’re ready to rejoin the workforce after a criminal conviction, Find Your Dream Job guest Ty Reed suggests only disclosing if asked directly, but being 100% honest. Be prepared to describe how you have turned your life around, using specific examples. Ty also offers the reminder that while it may take time, you absolutely can get the job of your dreams after a criminal conviction, so don’t give up.

About Our Guest:

Ty Reed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyreedmba/) is the founder of Recovery Career Services (https://www.recoveryandwork.org/)It’s a nonprofit that helps anyone who wants to return to employment and put the past behind them.

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If you have a criminal record and need help getting back in the workforce, Ty would love to help you. Find out more by visiting his website at www.recoveryandwork.org.(www.recoveryandwork.org)
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Showing up as Your Unique Self: Emma Holland’s Job Search Success Story Mar 07, 2022

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Rejection is a part of the job search that we don’t like to talk about. No matter who you are, it stings to be rejected, especially when you thought it was a perfect fit. How do you get past those initial feelings of not being good enough? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Emma Holland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacholland/) and I discuss how she dealt with rejection and eventually found her dream job by refusing to give up. Emma also shares her experience using a career coach and how the support of this coach helped her overcome the obstacles she faced. Learn more about Emma’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. (https://www.macslist.org/success-stories)

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Turning Adversity into Positive Career Traits, with Oscar Garcia Mar 02, 2022

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Have you dealt with circumstances so difficult, you’re afraid nobody will hire you again? Find Your Dream Job guest, Oscar Garcia has. Oscar knows what it’s like to lose a job with no warning, and he has learned how to use that adversity to advance his career. Oscar says you begin by reframing your story; telling it from a position of strength, not victimhood. View every obstacle as a challenge instead. Oscar also shares how to brand yourself so that companies come to you, as well as how to find the courage to market yourself well.

About our Guest:

Oscar Garcia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefempowermentofficer/) is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm.

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If you’re ready to see results in your career search, let Oscar help you. Find out more by visiting his website at aspiraconsulting.com/. (https://aspiraconsulting.com/)

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What to Do When Getting a Better Job Feels Impossible, with Megan Leatherman Feb 23, 2022

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If you’re in a period of stagnation at work, it can seem too hard to look for something better. A job search takes a lot of energy, and if you feel drained at work, you might not feel that you have the energy it takes. But Find Your Dream Job guest Megan Leatherman says there are always steps you can take, no matter how impossible it seems. She says the first step is to get back to self-care. It’s also important, Megan says, to believe that you can do what it takes to find the job that’s perfect for you. Vocalize what’s true about where you are now and where you want to be.

About Our Guest:

Megan Leatherman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganleatherman/) is a coach, writer, and the founder of A Wild New Work. It’s an ecological career development agency in the Pacific Northwest.

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Get Megan’s free program, Grounded and Gifted, by going to her website at awildnewwork.com/groundedandgifted (https://awildnewwork.com/groundedandgifted)
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How to Create a Career Advantage, with Monique Betty Feb 16, 2022

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If you’re investing all of your focus into your current job, you are not setting yourself up for future success. Taking ownership of your career gives you an advantage that sets you up for success in future positions. How do you take ownership of your career? Find Your Dream Job guest Monique Betty says you begin by being deliberate - in your skills, your relationships, and your education. Monique suggests focusing less on your purpose early on, and more on finding fulfillment. That, she says, will ultimately lead to you discovering and pursuing your purpose.

About Our Guest:

Monique Betty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquebetty1/) is an executive coach and trainer who works with professionals and teams.

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How to Find Your Passion and Purpose in Life, with Andrea Koppel Feb 09, 2022

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Any job search is easier if you know what you’re looking for. Too many job seekers settle for a job that pays a good salary but doesn’t fulfill them. How do you figure out your passion and purpose before you try to land your next position? Find Your Dream Job guest Andrea Koppel says you have to experiment. Try out as many things as it takes to discover what you love. She recommends choosing three industries to explore. And Andrea reminds us that we may have several passions in life, so follow what you love and don’t be afraid to change.

About Our Guest:

Andrea Koppel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-koppel-caffeinated-career-coaching/) is the founder and CEO of the College2Career Academy and the host of the Time4Coffee podcast. (https://time4coffee.org/t4c-podcast/)

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Take advantage of the huge archive of conversations Andrea has with career professionals by visiting Andrea’s website at time4coffee.org/. (https://time4coffee.org/)
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Networking Opens New Opportunities: Melissa Erickson’s Job Search Success Story Feb 07, 2022

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The majority of open positions are never posted on job boards, but rather, are filled in-house or through networking. Having a well-developed network opens up jobs for you, but it also provides you with an instant connection to companies you are interested in. Your network can also provide references for you if you’ve worked together in any way. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Melissa Erickson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-erickson-86438937/) and I discuss how she overcame her shyness to become a skilled networker. Melissa also shares how she practiced for interviews. Learn more about Melissa’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories)

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Stop Applying for Jobs You Don’t Want, with Ebony Joyce Feb 02, 2022

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If you’re in a hurry to switch jobs, you’re likely to find yourself in another job you dislike as much as your current one. How can you apply for the job you actually want and not just what’s available? Find Your Dream Job guest Ebony Joyce says you start by slowing down. Figure out what it is you want and what’s holding you back. Ebony also warns against lateral moves, as that can affect your lifetime earning potential. Ebony stresses the importance of knowing your values and finding a company with similar values.

About Our Guest:

Ebony Joyce (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonyjoyce/) is a job search strategist, speaker, and diversity and inclusion consultant at Next Level Career Services.

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Are you ready for a career that uses your talents and values what you bring to the table? Find out how Ebony can help you by visiting her website at www.nextlevelcareer.co/ (http://www.nextlevelcareer.co/)
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