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

Diane Linn is a former political professional who has skillfully pivoted to focus on home ownership advocacy. She shares how her political background fueled her passion for creating a PAC aimed at tackling homelessness. Diane discusses the importance of collaboration with local leaders and community engagement in her initiatives. She reflects on her diverse career path and highlights the significance of transferable skills in navigating job transitions. Additionally, she shares valuable insights on effective communication and networking for career success.

In this engaging discussion, Dorothy Mashburn, an expert interview and negotiation coach, emphasizes the importance of establishing a salary goal before embarking on a job search. She shares strategies for understanding your market value and confidently communicating it during interviews. Learn how to effectively navigate salary negotiations, advocate for your worth, and close the gender pay gap with practical tips. The conversation is packed with actionable advice to help job seekers feel empowered and prepared when discussing compensation.

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:(https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15323&preview=true) Your career is not your life. It’s also not what defines you. So, while losing your job can be a blow, Find Your Dream Job guest Nicole Serena Silver likes the alternative view- that it can also be a gift. Nicole encourages job seekers to take those inherent qualities they have and figure out how to apply them to a new position or even a whole new field. Now is the time to pursue that dream job you’ve always wanted, says Nicole. You are never too old to begin again, and no matter how long you’ve been in your position or field, there are a plethora of opportunities for you if you’re willing to do the work. About Our Guest:Nicole Serena Silver is the author of the career clarity guidebook Vekita Full Potential. Resources in This Episode: Are you achieving your full potential? Learn how in Nicole’s guidebook, Vekita Full Potential. Connect with Nicole 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=15319&preview=true)The job search itself is stressful enough without allowing limiting beliefs to hold you back further. If you think others don’t have time to help you, that you can’t reach out to the higher-ups, or that you don’t even have a network, you’re struggling with common limiting beliefs. Find Your Dream Job guest Michelle Schafer is here to destroy those myths. Michelle reminds us that most people love to help others. Senior employees, CEOs, and founders were once likely dependent on others for jobs and advancement. Finally, we all have a network. Michelle suggests you make a list of the groups of people you interact with on a regular basis. You will find your network in your everyday life. About Our Guest:Michelle Schafer is a certified professional coach and a workshop facilitator.Resources in This Episode: Are you in a career transition? Find out how Michelle can help you by visiting mschafercoaching.ca/. Connect with Michelle 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=15316&preview=true)Some hiring managers report upwards of thousands of applicants for each open position. Find Your Dream Job guest Linda Marak helps her clients bypass the competitors (and the ATS) to get their resumes seen. Linda encourages job seekers to make a list of target companies and then use LinkedIn to find current or former employees to find out more information about the company’s hiring policies and any introductions they can make. Linda says finding a job is not a numbers game; stop wasting time filling out applications for 8 hours a day and learn how to connect with real human beings who can help you.About Our Guest:Linda Marak is a recruiter and career coach.Resources in This Episode: Whether you need personal coaching or a class to help you take the next step in your career, Linda can help. Learn more at her website by visiting www.candidatewhisperer.com/. Connect with Linda 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=15309&preview=true)Are you aware that the jobs you see posted are only a small fraction of the available positions on the market? The hidden job market is a real thing, and Find Your Dream Job guest Caroline Ceniza-Levine is here to explain how to find those hidden jobs or even create one. Caroline explains why some companies don’t publicly post open positions, as well as how to use your network and research to discover your dream job, even if it’s hidden. If you spend the majority of your time applying to jobs, learn why that shouldn’t be your top priority when searching for your next job.About Our Guest:Caroline Ceniza-Levine is a speaker, a writer, and the founder of the DreamCareerClub.comResources in This Episode: At dreamcareerclub.com, Caroline offers free resources, paid coaching, and membership options to help you with your career opportunities.  Connect with Caroline 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=15227&preview=true)Do you have career goals? More importantly, do you have a plan on exactly how you’ll achieve those goals? Find Your Dream Job guest Susan Towers says you need to start planning early in your career, as time slips by quickly, and you don’t want to waste opportunities to further yourself. Susan suggests journaling and self-awareness to help gain clarity on where you want to be in 10, 15, or 20 years. What can you do now to get there? What skills can you gain, and more importantly, what sacrifices are you willing to make in order to make those goals a reality?About Our Guest:Susan Towers is the founder of Sandymount Search. Resources in This Episode: Is it time for you to work with a professional recruiter? Learn more about how Susan can help you by visiting www.sandymountsearch.com. Connect with Susan 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=15223&preview=true)Does the word “network” strike fear in you? Do you wonder if you even have a network of people who would support you? Find Your Dream Job guest Lisa Virtue is here to take the fear out of networking. Lisa suggests using the term “building relationships” instead, as that is something we do naturally. She also reminds us that people love to help, so don’t feel guilty for asking others to have coffee or make an introduction or even a referral for you. But you do have to ask for specific help because if they don’t know what to do, they won’t do anything. About Our Guest:Lisa Virtue is an executive coach who helps you take actionable steps to make your career goals reality. Resources in This Episode: Discover all the ways Lisa can help you thrive in your career by visiting her website at www.hercareerstudio.com/services. Check out Lisa’s podcast, Her Career Studio.  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=15218&preview=true)We all know we need to be active on LinkedIn and that our profile is the key piece of a LinkedIn strategy. How do you begin to build a profile that gets you noticed? You begin by understanding the platform, says Find Your Dream Job guest Portia Obeng. Portia stresses the importance of keywords. LinkedIn is a keyword-driven platform, so using the keywords that match your industry is your first step. Your LinkedIn profile should tell the reader what you do, how you’ve done it in the past, and the transformation you offer to those you work with and for. About Our Guest:Portia Obeng is a social media strategist and a career coach. Portia helps women level up on LinkedIn so they can attract the money-making opportunities they deserve.Resources in This Episode: To learn more about Portia’s courses and services, visit her website at www.portiaobeng.com/courses. Connect with Portia 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=15208&preview=true)Hiring managers are asking questions about a candidate’s experience in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion, so you need to be prepared to answer. Find Your Dream Job guest Jasmine Tolbert shares the biggest factor in answering these questions—authenticity. Don’t try to fake a concern about these topics. Share from your experience how you have pursued racial equity in former jobs and how you would do so in any specific scenarios the hiring manager presents you with. About Our Guest:Jasmine Tolbert is the vice president of people and culture for YWCA Clark County. Her organization is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.Resources in This Episode: To learn more about the services and programming that the YWCA Clark County provides for women and girls, visit their website at YWCA Clark County. Connect with Jasmine on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices