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

If you set up your LinkedIn profile and haven’t been to the site again, you’re missing out on a great job strategy. Recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to find candidates for open positions. How can you use LinkedIn to find your dream job? Find Your Dream Job guest Jonathan Javier suggests beginning with a list of companies you’d love to work for. Search for people who work for those companies and reach out to them. Jonathan offers an important reminder as well; rejection isn’t final. It’s an opportunity to move on to another potential partnership.  About Our Guest: Jonathan Javier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wonsulting/) is the CEO/Founder of Wonsulting, whose mission is to turn underdogs into winners. Resources in This Episode: If you need guidance on the journey to your dream job, find out how Jonathan can help you by visiting his website at www.wonsulting.com. (http://www.wonsulting.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 expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)           Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often hear about the importance of authenticity in the workplace. But how can you show your authentic self at work if you haven’t shown it during the application and interview process? Do you want a job that forces you to be one person at work and another in your personal life? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Meghan Prichard shares how she added her unique personality to her resume and the positive feedback she got from doing so. Meghan also explains how she used her personal interests and common bonds with others to develop her professional network. Learn more about Meghan’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 your resume simply lists your skills and qualifications, it won’t grab the attention of a hiring manager. Your resume is your personal marketing document, says Find Your Dream Job guest Pamela Leone, and you need it to showcase exactly what you have to offer. Pamela says you need to highlight the skills you have related to the job opening. But you can’t stop there. Provide concrete examples of how you’ve had success in past positions using those skills. Figure out their greatest need, and share how you can solve that problem for them, using your own success stories.  About our Guest: Pamela Leone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamleone/) is the business engagement executive for South Coast Business. She also is a talent development specialist for her own consulting firm, Impact Coaching LLC. (https://impactcoaching.us/) Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to take your team to the next level of trust, energy, and success, find out how Pam can help by visiting her website at impactcoaching.us/services/.(https://impactcoaching.us/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) 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 TopResume’s expert writers.(http://macslist.org/topresume)       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you trying to transition to a new position or field? If so, you need to go into the process with a definite strategy in place in order to get a new, better, fantastic job, says Find Your Dream Job guest Peter Paskill. Peter says that starts with knowing your skills, desires, and talents, and using them to do a targeted job search. Having the right qualifications isn’t enough; you need to show a hiring manager how you can specifically solve their problem. Finally, Peter strongly recommends holding out for a job that puts a smile on your face. About Our Guest: Peter Paskill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-paskill-bb08a0/) is an author, radio show host, and the founder of CareerMakers (https://www.careermakers.com/).  Resources in This Episode: If it’s time for you to make a career transition, find out how Peter can help you by going to www.careermakers.com. (https://www.careermakers.com/). From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume. (http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) 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 TopResume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Networking is a great way to get input as you progress in your career, but networking alone can’t help you make specific decisions. The best way to get personalized advice, says Find Your Dream Job guest Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, is by surrounding yourself with people who are invested in your life. These relationships can be formal or informal, and you can form them in your company and outside it. Nii Ato suggests being direct when asking someone to serve on your advisory board. And remember, no one goes it alone so ask for the help you need.  About Our Guest: Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill (https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/) is a holistic career coach for professionals of color and allies.  Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, find out how Nii Ato can help you by visiting his website at www.avenircareers.com/. (http://www.avenircareers.com/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume(http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today (http://macslist.org/topresume) from one of TopResume’s expert writers.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As job seekers, it’s natural to focus on the skillset and benefits of a position. But those aren’t typically the things that cause a person to stay at a company. Your day-to-day experience is what makes it a dream job, or one you can’t wait to escape. How do you find a job that offers a great employee experience? Find Your Dream Job guest Joni Roylance says you need to think about what hasn’t worked for you in past jobs. And since you spend the majority of your time at work, figure out what it will take for you to thrive before applying for a position.  About Our Guest: Joni Roylance (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joniroylance/) is an advisor, speaker, and writer in adaptive leadership and the future of work. Resources in This Episode:  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 expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume) Did you know we share even more great resources via our newsletters? We have three! Every Tuesday, we send our New Jobs Newsletter that includes that week’s new jobs added to our job board, our featured job of the week, and three articles sharing the best tips and tricks to make your job search easier and more successful. Every Wednesday, we send our Find Your Dream Job Podcast newsletter that shares the notes and transcript from that week's interview with a leading career expert about the nuts-and-bolts of job hunting. Finally, every month, we send our Hiring Solutions Digest for employers, which shares hiring advice, news, hiring trends, and other informational resources to keep your hiring practices at the top of their game. You can sign up for one or all of them by clicking here. (https://myemailpreferences.macslist.org/)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hopeful that having a large skill set will help you land your next job faster? That’s not necessarily the case. You’re better off focusing on the things that make you unique, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kevin D. Turner. With the sheer number of applicants for every job posted growing rapidly, you need to stand out if you want to be noticed. Kevin suggests doing a self-audit to figure out what makes you unique and building out your LinkedIn profile to highlight what you bring to the table.  About Our Guest: Kevin D. Turner (http://linkedin.com/in/president)  is managing partner of TNT Brand Strategist (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tnt-brand-strategist/). Its services include resume and LinkedIn optimization, interview coaching, and career transition assistance.  Resources in This Episode: 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 expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working with a recruiter can be a great way to find your next position, but finding a recruiter or getting noticed by one isn’t easy. The trick, says Find Your Dream Job guest AJ Eckstein, is to network before you need a job. AJ says you need to focus on building organic relationships, especially with those in the field and geographical area you want to work. And don’t focus on work alone; get involved in your community through organizations and volunteer work. Build a portfolio of life experiences so that you have a story to share when you reach out to a recruiter. About Our Guest: AJ Eckstein (http://linkedin.com/in/aaron-aj-eckstein) is the founder of the Career Coaching Company (https://www.careercoachingcompany.com/) which helps recent college graduates land dream jobs at leading companies. He also hosts The Final Round (https://www.careercoachingcompany.com/podcast), an interview podcast with company recruiters.  Resources in This Episode: Learn how to make it past the final round of interviews and actually get the job offer by tuning in to AJ’s podcast at www.careercoachingcompany.com/podcast (http://www.careercoachingcompany.com/podcast.) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by Top Resume. 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 expert writers.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that networking is a crucial piece of the job seeker’s puzzle. However, networking alone won’t get you a great job. You have to be strategic in who you’re talking to and where you spend your time. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Joseph Hernandez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjhernandezmba/) shares how strategic networking got him noticed by a recruiter and ultimately led to a job he loves. Joseph also explains how to share your personal values in a way that builds relationships with others, and how to find mentors to help you along the way. Learn more about Joseph’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

Networking: a word that can strike fear even in the most outgoing of job seekers. But what if you fear it because you only do it when you’re under the stress of finding a job? Is there a better way to network? Find Your Dream Job guest Lav Chintapalli says yes. Daily networking, which Lav recommends, turns the dreaded “meet and greet” into real relationships with people you care about. Rather than looking at networking as something you do, Lav wants job seekers to see their network as a support system for themselves and others. She also offers the reminder that networking includes helping others and not just asking them to help us.  About Our Guest: Lav Chintapalli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavchintapalli/) is the CEO of Pathway Power (https://pathwaypower.com/). It’s a leadership coaching and consulting firm. Resources in This Episode: If you want to make a bigger impact as a leader, get more information on how Lav can help you by visiting her website at Pathway Power.(https://pathwaypower.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 expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices