Ep64: The Art of Networking and Landing Your Dream Job with Mac Prichard

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​Mac Prichard is an author, the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative and meaningful work, as well as the host of the popular Find Your Dream Job podcast.  Mac is a job hunting Ninja who focuses on how to communicate & network successfully and has serious passion around helping others do well by doing good!

Episode Highlights: 

• "The secret to successful networking is giving to others without any expectation of getting anything in return."
• The art of networking has changed, it's not just about shoving your card in someones face anymore. 
• Most jobs today are filled by word of mouth referrals (networks). 
• 80% of jobs are not posted or advertised. 
• Getting clear on your goals, finding the jobs that will fill those goals, then using networking to get in front of those potential employers to get those jobs.
• Most common networking error.......not approaching it like a business meeting. Need to walk into that meeting with a purpose in mind. 
• We talked about the 3 parts of a great Informational Business Meeting. 
• Successful networking is all about creating relationships. 
• Tips on networking for Introverts. 
• Set a goal of making 2-3 great authentic connections at a networking event. 
• It's about having clarity of goals, knowing what your purpose is and nurturing relationships.
• "Don't wait to be picked, need to be proactive in getting in front of the employers you want. "
• Be clear about what you want, when someone asks how they can help you. 
• get some more resources at macslist.org/reigniteyourpurpose

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