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

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More than 100 job seekers, career changers, and community members gathered at the University of Oregon Portland on Thursday, Sept. 24, for a conversation about a feeling most of us know: being stuck.

Hosted by Mac’s List and presenting sponsor the Oregon Executive MBA program, Getting Unstuck: The Tools You Need to Accelerate Your Career featured a panel of HR leaders and executives:

The evening opened with a welcome from ​Paul M. Allen, Director, Oregon Executive MBA, Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Mac Prichard, founder and CEO of Mac’s List.

About Our Guests:

• ​James Lund, President of ProFocus Technology and Oregon Executive MBA program alum
• ​Jasmine Tolbert, Vice President, People and Culture at YWCA Clark County
• ​Marcus Carter, People & Culture, Central City Concern

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Do you struggle to make tough career decisions or ask for the salary you deserve in a job interview? Maybe you’re telling yourself stories that aren’t true. If you’re stuck in negative thought patterns, Find Your Dream Job guest Dr. Tega Edwin is here to share how to turn those limiting beliefs into liberating beliefs by figuring out where they come from and reframing them into positive stories about yourself. 

About Our Guest:

Tega Edwin is a career counselor and coach who helps women who are unhappy at work get clarity so they can find a fulfilling career. 

Resources in This Episode:

• Connect with Tega on LinkedIn.
• If you’re ready for more help finding the career that’s right for you, check out Tega’s coaching options on her website at hercareerdoctor.com.

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Imagine ending each workday energized and proud of what you do. That feeling often comes from working for an employer that shares your values. When your values align, you do your best work. A values-driven search also helps you focus on the opportunities that fit you best. And hiring managers notice that alignment.

On this episode of "Find Your Dream Job," Janell Brittain, membership director at the Oregon Environmental Council, shares how to find a job that aligns with your values. She explains a simple end-of-day self-assessment and how informational interviews give you a clear picture of a role. Plus, she offers encouragement for career changers and ideas for growing in your current job.

About Our Guest:

• Janell Brittain is the membership director for the Oregon Environmental Council. 

Resources in This Episode:

• Connect with Janell on LinkedIn.

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One of the most important things you can do as a job seeker is to stand out from the crowd, and Find Your Dream Job guest Kyle Elliott has a specific way to do just that. Do you know what makes you fabulous? Kyle shares how to use your childhood interests and positive feedback from friends and family to figure out what makes you unique. He also tells us why showing up as your authentic self is crucial in an interview, and how to assess the level of risk you’re willing to take in order to experience more great and rewarding moments in life. 

About Our Guest:

Kyle Elliott is the career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. Kyle’s clients have landed jobs at Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and nearly every other Fortune 500 company you can think of.

Resources in This Episode:

• Find out more about Kyle and his career services by visiting caffeinatedkyle.com.
• Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn.

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Losing your job without warning is hard. You may feel panic, anger, or doubt. You may also feel pressure to send your resume to every opening you can find. But applying before you're ready can hurt your chances. On this episode of "Find Your Dream Job," guest expert Ophelia Yan shares how to start your job search after a layoff. 

A former human resources manager, Ophelia brings close to two decades of hiring experience. She explains why you should process your emotions before you apply, how to talk about a layoff in an interview, and why a focused job search beats casting a wide net. Plus, she shares how to lean on your community for support.

About Our Guest:

• Ophelia Yan is a former human resources manager. Ophelia made hiring decisions for almost two decades.

Resources in This Episode:

• Connect with Ophelia on LinkedIn.

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