Connie’s Inspiring quote today is by ~ Chris Grosser

“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”

Are you finding it difficult to hire quality people to join your organization?  Or are the folks sending in their resumes not the right fit for the job’s posted?  Why?  And how can you get the right people to interview, accept the position and stick around for the long haul?

Maybe it’s time to look at your hiring practices and see where you may be derailing your organization, so you can stop wasting valuable resources like time and money!

Today your host, Connie Whitman, speak with Mac Prichard.  Mac is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online platform that connects talented professionals with meaningful, local work opportunities. Founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001, Mac’s List serves job seekers and employers with a job board as well as courses, books, events, and other resources that bring people together to find better jobs and happier careers.

Mac built two small businesses on the strength of his professional network, and he has taught thousands of people how to grow their careers through relationships with others.

Mac shows job seekers and employers how to break down the barriers between them by teaching preparation, empathy, and people-focused hiring practices with a practical, nuts-and-bolts style that’s accessible for everyone. Mac believes in the power of business as a force for good. He is also the author of “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere”and host of the weekly career advice podcast Find Your Dream Job. Mac is a graduate of the University of Iowa and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Mac’s List website:  macslist.org

Find Your Dream Job podcast:  macslist.org/podcasts

Hiring tips for employers:  macslist.org/employers