How to Get Your Foot In the Door When You Don’t Know Anyone, with Kathleen Davis

Check out the podcast on Macslist here:(https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15939&preview=true) Getting in front of a hiring manager can be tricky unless you have a personal connection inside the company. If you don’t, there are ways around that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathleen Davis. Kathleen suggests going to LinkedIn to find the names of people you may be speaking with if you apply. It’s important to follow to the letter the application directions, while also seeking to connect with those who can help further your resume. Kathleen also stresses the need to write a unique cover letter for each position, stating your experience and the value you can add to the company.  About Our Guest: Kathleen Davis is the deputy editor at FastCompany.com where she writes about careers, hiring, and other workplace topics.  Kathleen also hosts The New Way We Work podcast. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. 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=15936&preview=true)  You’ve been searching for a job and you finally have an interview, but something doesn’t feel right. At what point do you walk away? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Andy Hibel, you need to consider several factors when making that decision. If your goals and values don’t match those of the company, it might not be the right fit for you. Andy also stresses the need for working with a team that supports the success of others. If you’re in a position where you must take any job offer, take it, but don’t stop looking. Continue to follow the best job search strategies to find the job that will truly be the perfect fit for you.  About Our Guest: Andy Hibel is the chief operating officer and the co-founder of HigherEdJobs. It’s the established leader in the academic recruitment field. Andy also co-hosts the HigherEdJobs podcast. Resources in This Episode: Tune in to the HigherEdJobs podcast for the latest in news and trends in higher education, as well as job search strategies.  Connect with Andy on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. 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=15947&preview=true) Job seeking is difficult for most folks, but for someone who has been out of the workforce for years, it can prove even more challenging. Where do you start, when you don’t have a resume filled with experience and skills? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Katie Barberis talks about how she used volunteering to lead to a new career after years as a stay-at-home mom. Katie also shares how networking within those volunteer opportunities led to a permanent position that supports her personal values. Learn more about Katie’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series.  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=15926&preview=true)  Does networking feel icky to you? If so, you’re doing it wrong, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Angie Callen. Networking is simply building and nurturing relationships with others, and we all do that with friends and family every day. Angie suggests being proactive but not aggressive and focusing on long-term relationships. She says it’s a mistake to only seek someone out for what they can offer you. That is inauthentic. Build authenticity by being true to who you are and finding others who are like-minded or whom you want to know more about.  About Our Guest: Angie Callen is an award-winning career and business coach and the founder of Career Benders. Her company helps professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs navigate today's workforce. Angie also hosts the No More Mondays podcast. Resources in This Episode: Get your free download by visiting careerbenders.com. Connect with Angie 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=15923&preview=true) If you view networking as developing relationships with strangers, it’s time to rethink it. In today’s world of work, networking looks very different. Find Your Dream Job guest Felicia Ann Rose Enuha says your network begins with your own family and friends. Once you reach out to let them know what you’re interested in, they can connect you with people in their own network who may be willing to have a conversation with you. Felicia reminds us that networking is indeed just that - a conversation. Get curious about others’ careers, ask questions, and share your own story with them.  About Our Guest: Felicia Ann Rose Enuha is a career coach and the host of the Trill MBA Show. Her podcast empowers Black women to thrive in corporate America. Resources in This Episode: Felicia’s podcast, the Trill MBA Show gives you clear strategies that work for your career as a black woman in the corporate world.  Connect with Felicia 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=15920&preview=true) If you think you’re in the wrong job, there is a way to change that. But first, you need to know why you accepted that position. Find Your Dream Job guest Patricia Ortega says there are external and internal reasons we take jobs that are wrong for us. Perhaps your parents wanted you in a certain career, or you chose this path for the money, but now you find yourself burned out and generally unsatisfied at work. Patricia suggests looking deeply into your values, what you offer, and who would benefit from your skills before applying to your next position.  About Our Guest: Patricia Ortega is a career coach who helps you forge a new path, find a revitalized purpose, and make a positive impact. Patricia also hosts The Uncommon Career Podcast.  Resources in This Episode: Patricia is offering our listeners FREE LinkedIn profile reviews. To get your review, go to www.linkedin.com/in/pmortega and tell her that Mac sent you.  Connect with Patricia 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=15902&preview=true)  Employers want to hire people who are great communicators, who can collaborate with others to solve problems, and who receive correction well. These qualities are known as soft skills, and Find Your Dream Job guest Yadi Caro says you can learn them if you feel lacking. While hard skills matter, Yadi says those who communicate well, know how to set priorities, and work well with others will rise to the top of the hiring manager’s list. Yadi shares how to learn and practice soft skills, as well as practical tips for sharing them in resumes and interviews.  About Our Guest: Yadi Caro is a Harvard-trained organizational psychologist who teaches career skills to professionals around the world. Yadi also hosts the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Yadi 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=15883&preview=true) Getting good at job hunting takes practice, and Find Your Dream Job guest Trudy Hylemon says it makes a real difference in your chances of getting an interview or being hired. Trudy suggests beginning by having someone review your resume and cover letter. Choose your references carefully, and be sure they can share how your talents will match the job. Trudy emphasizes the importance of getting your online house in order, as well as knowing exactly why you want the position you’re applying for.  About Our Guest: Trudy Hylemon is a human resources leader and a career coach. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Trudy 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=15852&preview=true) If you are applying to hundreds of jobs each week, it can be difficult to remember what all you’ve applied to. So when you get an interview, you may appear not to be excited about it, and that is a red flag to an employer. Find Your Dream Job guest Julissa Vasquez says a great way to stand out from other applicants is to know why you want the job, why you’re the best fit for the job, and the immediate needs of the company. Julissa wants you to do your research on the people who work there, and the values of the company, and then share how you can meet those needs with specific examples that show you really want this job.  About Our Guest: Julissa Vasquez the people and culture director for Adelante Mujeres. It’s an Oregon-based nonprofit that’s building a more just society by empowering Latinas to lead. Resources in This Episode: Learn more about Julissa’s nonprofit by visiting www.adelantemujeres.org/. Connect with Julissa 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=15849&preview=true)  You’re in the interview room and the hiring manager asks a question you don’t know the answer to. Does it derail you entirely, or make you feel stupid or unprepared? Find Your Dream Job guest Jess Guzik says imposter syndrome can do all those things, even for highly skilled employees. To combat it, Jess suggests practicing interview questions beforehand and having a few stories or past experiences ready to share that can apply across the board. Jess also says to stop expecting yourself to be perfect and accept that you are enough right where you are.  About Our Guest: Jess Guzik is a career and an executive coach. Jess also hosts The Art of Speaking Up podcast. Resources in This Episode: Are you ready to develop an authentic, powerful voice that enables you to succeed professionally? Find out how Jess can help you by visiting her website at jessguzikcoaching.com. Connect with Jess on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices