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Do you see your career as a journey or a destination? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Tracey Lam shares why she expects speed bumps and detours as part of her career journey. Tracey has a long and varied work history, and she was not afraid to switch fields and sectors to find her dream job. Tracey also talks about why she narrowed her network to a small group of people when she began the job search process. Learn more about Tracey’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. 

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Are you spending valuable time filling out online applications and sending in resumes to any open positions you see? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Danielle Cobo has some advice for you. She recommends focusing on building out your LinkedIn profile and using that to connect with hiring managers and others in your chosen field. Getting hired is not a numbers game, but rather a strategic journey toward finding a job that fulfills your goals, considers your values, and meets your non-negotiables. 

Danielle Cobo is a career consultant who works with medical sales professionals. Her company’s services include resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. 

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Setting and revisiting your job search goals is essential for success, especially in a constantly evolving market. Find Your Dream Job guest Kristen McConnell shares her expert insights on how to approach your job search with focus and flexibility. From emerging professionals to mid-career candidates and passive job seekers, Kristen offers actionable strategies to help you stay proactive and make meaningful progress toward your career objectives.

Kristen McConnell is the chief operating officer at Mulberry Talent Partners. 

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You might be willing to accept any position offered to you, but that can often lead to a poor fit within a company. Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Conn says fitting into the culture of a workplace is crucial to your future with that employer. Your values, beliefs, and actions need to align with those of the environment. Jessica suggests doing enough research before an interview to ask clarifying questions of the hiring manager. Don’t go against your values for a paycheck, or you could find yourself back in the job search sooner than you hoped. 

Jessica Conn is the human resources manager at Oregon AFSCME Council 75. 

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Are cover letters still relevant in a world with applicant tracking systems? Absolutely, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kai River. Your cover letter is a chance to tell an employer who you are, why you’re the best person for the job, and the experience you bring to the table. Kai says you should personalize your cover letter for each position you apply for, and share relevant stories that apply to that field or specific job. Kai also suggests keeping your cover letter to one page if possible. 

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Kai River is the human resources administrator at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region. 

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Making it to a final interview is not a guaranteed job offer. If you’re meeting with the CEO or higher management, this is the time to stand out from the other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Frank Smith shares how to do that in a positive way. Come prepared with relevant questions. Be clear on why you think this job is the right one for you. Don’t bad-mouth a former employer. And, most importantly, says Frank, do your research on the company so you can state clearly why you’re the best fit for the position and the company as a whole. 

Frank Smith is the president of Mosaic Personnel. It’s a recruiting firm that places great people in the right opportunities.

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If the job search is all just one big numbers game, why would you take the time to craft specific cover letters for each position you apply for? Cover letters, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Brittany Brazell are the perfect way to tell an employer more about who you are and what working with you would be like. Brittany suggests keeping it to one page, making it unique to who you are as a person, and sharing your connection to the organization’s mission and values. 

Brittany Brazell is the human resources manager at Our Children's Trust.

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While you need resilience during a job search, it becomes even more important once you’ve settled into a position. The World Economic Forum has listed resilience as one of the top 5 necessary career skills, says Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Benatti Kennedy. Resilience is a skill that allows you to exude confidence, identify what you can and can’t control in the workplace, and know when to ask for help, says Beth. There are steps you can take to build your resilience, and you can begin by focusing on your own well-being 

Beth Benatti Kennedy is a leadership coach, a resilience-training expert, and a speaker with more than 20 years of experience. Beth is also the author of Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout.

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If you think only online influencers have personal brands, you’re mistaken. As a job seeker, your personal brand is what makes you stand out from the crowd of other seekers. But how do you build your own brand? Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Fiesta George says you begin by clarifying what you want, who you are, and the unique value you offer. Jessica also stresses the necessity of interpersonal relationships and networking, as well as sharing content online that will help increase your professional network. Being consistent in what you share is crucial for your brand, as it builds trust with hiring managers and employers. 

Jessica Fiesta George is a seasoned recruiter with more than 20 years of leadership in talent acquisition. She also hosts the Jess Get Hired Podcast. It’s a weekly career advice show.

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Why would anyone accept a job that’s not a good fit? Fear. If you lost your job suddenly, fear may propel you to accept whatever you can find. But a job that’s a good fit is life-changing, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kat Nelson Troyer. Kat suggests taking the time to clarify what you want from a job, what you can offer an employer, and where you want to go in your career. Kat also recommends developing a “board of advisors;” people who know you well and can encourage and help you along the way. 

Kat Nelson Troyer is an executive, team, and career coach, and the CEO of Jigsaw Solutions. 

Kat also co-hosts the excellent Real Job Talk podcast.

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