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4 days ago | macslist.org | Mac Prichard

Did you know that when you walk into an interview room, you are in the driver’s seat? If you struggle to know what to say during interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Tanya Maldonado suggests teaching. You teach the employer who you are, what you have to offer, and how you have impacted previous companies. Tanya also says you should prepare questions for them, to get to know more about the company, and so that your answers can address those issues.

6 days ago | macslist.org | Mac Prichard

Communication is key when it comes to your job search. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Bryce Henshaw shares their tips for building connections with current colleagues and keeping up with former ones. Bryce also stresses the need for commitment in your career. Choose a job you will love, so that you can be committed to a great outcome, for both the employer and yourself. Learn more about Bryce’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series.

1 week ago | macslist.org | Mac Prichard

Meet Marsha Sanchez, the Community Energy Programs Communications Project Coordinator at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. In her work, Marsha connects people with the tools and information they need to better understand energy and its impact on their lives. She’s passionate about making complex topics easier to grasp — and helping others find their own path, just like she did. What do you do for a career? Who do you work for? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, or NREL.

1 week ago | macslist.org | Mac Prichard

What do you think an employer wants to hear from you in an interview? If you said, “My background and skills,” you aren’t wrong. But according to Find Your Dream Job guest Charles McGee, it goes much deeper than that. An employer wants quantifiable facts. How did you make a difference at your previous job that can be measured? Charles also suggests not being afraid to share your weak points, but also explain how you’ve grown and overcome them, and what you learned as a result.

2 weeks ago | macslist.org | Mac Prichard

Online applications attract thousands of people looking for a job, but they rule out their ability to stand out from the crowd in a sea of applicants. Find Your Dream Job guest Leila Singh says it isn’t difficult to distinguish yourself. You start by connecting with others. Cultivate a network that you can turn to. Second, captivate the hiring manager with your presence. Stand, speak, and behave in a way that commands respect. And lastly, Leila suggests working on your self-confidence.