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Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

Jake Neilson

An incredible resource for job seekers and employers alike. A wealth of connected community members featuring some of the best talent and career opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.

laura knights

I had the honor of being a guest on the Mac's List podcast to share tips on how jobseekers can communicate their value during interviews. The intentionality to provide credible information and resources to the Mac's List podcast listeners was evident in the care and planning put into this podcast. I highly recommend this resource to job seekers who are looking for actionable strategies to support their job search.

Gregory Day

Mac's List has the best real-time job notifications of all the job boards. Amazing to me that no one else has figured this out yet! Mac's List is the quickest to update applicants of new job postings!
Vander Corrêa

This podcast is truly inspiring! It has helped me recognize my strengths and view my weaknesses as opportunities for growth. The content is insightful, engaging, and full of valuable lessons. A must-listen for anyone looking for self-improvement!

Kara Konicki

Mac's list is incredible!!! I've used Mac's list to help land two amazing jobs at an amazing company over the last few years. The website has so many exceptional resources and the podcast is probably the best out there. This is the resource you need to land your dream job, hands down!

Elizabeth Lattanner

It was a pleasure getting to know Mac during my job search after moving to Portland, and I was honored he asked to discuss my search on his podcast. It has been a fulfilling experience getting plugged into the community Mac continues to build around the podcast and Mac's List.
Mitch Kutin

Mac's List has been wonderful to work with. At a time when our relationship to AI, information, and technology, are in flux - especially in the workplace - I recommend working with the experts at Mac's List to navigate the turbulence until you arrive at your destination. There are no resources like human resources!

Deborah Zwerling

I’ve found Mac’s List to be an invaluable resource for anyone navigating the Portland job market. The job board consistently features high-quality postings from reputable employers in the area, making it a go-to site for serious job seekers.

I also had the chance to attend their recent event, “The Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed in Oregon’s Tough Job Market” on September 11, 2025 and it was excellent! The session was packed with practical advice on leadership, career growth, and job search strategies tailored specifically to Oregon’s competitive market. The speakers shared actionable insights, and the conversation felt both relevant and inspiring.

Overall, Mac’s List not only provides a strong platform for finding opportunities but also goes above and beyond by fostering community and professional development through events like this. Highly recommend to anyone job hunting or looking to strengthen their career in the Portland area!

Lisa Lawrence

Mac's List is an amazing resource, it is truly a 'hub'! With Mac's List you are surrounded with tools, guidance, help, and positivity. Want to see how others achieved their success? Just tune into their amazing podcasts, or grab an online course. When I was job seeking, I was on the site almost daily, always finding something new and helpful. And when I finally found my dream job, Mac was kind enough to share my journey in his podcast series. Seriously, one of the the most valuable tools you can have while job-seeking is Mac's List!