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Why You Must be Authentic in a Job Interview, with Danelle Robertson

Podcast Summary: Preparing for an interview is non-negotiable; you must go in ready to answer questions about your skills, experience, and goals. But it’s even more important that you be authentic. Your resume speaks to your ability to do the job; hiring managers want to know if you’re the right...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 367: Why You Must be Authentic in a Job Interview, with Danelle Robertson Airdate: September, 28 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Market Yourself into the Job You Want, with Liesl Forve

Podcast Summary: Today’s job market requires more than filling out applications. It requires knowing how to market yourself. If you don’t know where to start, Find Your Dream Job guest Liesl Forve says to start by thinking about each job you’ve had and which parts you were most successful at....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 366: How to Market Yourself into the Job You Want, with Liesl Forve Airdate: September, 21 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Find Employers that Offer Good Work-Life Balance, with Marcett Banks

Podcast Summary: If you don’t have a good work-life balance, you will deal with higher stress levels and less satisfaction at work. How do you find a job with a focus on that balance? Find Your Dream Job guest Marcett Banks says you begin by knowing what’s important to you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 365: How to Find Employers that Offer Good Work-Life Balance, with Marcett Banks Airdate: September 14, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Unleash the Power of LinkedIn to Get Your Dream Job, with Omar Garriott

Podcast Summary: We hear about the importance of using LinkedIn as a networking tool and for finding a great job. But why is it so crucial, and how do you use it exactly? Find Your Dream Job guest Omar Garriott says you begin by making LinkedIn a daily habit. You...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 364: How to Unleash the Power of LinkedIn to Get Your Dream Job, with Omar Garriott Airdate: September 7, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

Podcast: Tapping Into Community: Rae Rawls Dunnaville’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: When your life changes, whether through becoming a parent or something else, you need an employer who cares about your needs. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Rae Rawls Dunnaville shares how she used her connections to find the perfect job for her changing needs,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 56: Tapping Into Community: Rae Rawls Dunnaville’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: September 6, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m...

How to Create Structure for Your Job Search, with Emily Wong

Podcast Summary: It can seem like the most natural thing to do; you want a job, so you dive into the deep end and spend 40+ hours a week on your search. Why is that a bad idea? Find Your Dream Job guest Emily Wong says you don’t need to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 363: How to Create Structure for Your Job Search, with Emily Wong Airdate: August 31, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m...

How To Get Your Foot in The Door at Your Dream Company, with Mike Stroud

Podcast Summary: You have clarity on your next job; you know the company and the position that will be your dream come true. How do you get your foot in the door? Find Your Dream Job guest Mike Stroud is here to share his tips, beginning with tailoring your resume....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 362: How To Get Your Foot in The Door at Your Dream Company, with Mike Stroud Airdate: August 24, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

Five Steps Millennials Can Take Now to Change Careers, with José Miguel Longo

Podcast Summary: It’s not unusual to switch careers several times in your life, but your first time can be nerve-wracking. Find Your Dream Job guest José Miguel Longo is here to explain how to handle the process with ease. Begin with an assessment of your skills and values and how...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 361: Five Steps Millennials Can Take Now to Change Carers, with José Miguel Longo Airdate: August 17, 2022 Mac Prichard:  This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

How to Talk About Bad Work Experiences in a Job Interview, with Stephanie Heath

Podcast Summary: There are many reasons you may have had a negative work experience; the question is, how do you communicate it to a hiring manager without sounding vindictive or like you’re hiding something? Find Your Dream Job guest Stephanie Heath says it’s crucial to be honest because the truth...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 360: How to Talk About Bad Work Experiences in a Job Interview, with Stephanie Heath Airdate: August 10, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...

How to Show An Employer You’re the Best Person for the Job, with John Neral

Podcast Summary: Do you get nervous before and during an interview? That’s natural, says Find Your Dream Job guest John Neral. After all, you want the job, right? But John says there’s a better way to approach an interview; simply having coffee and conversing with a colleague. The most important...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 359: How to Show An Employer You’re the Best Person for the Job, with John Neral Airdate: August 3, 2022 Mac Prichard:  This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

Podcast: A Job Market in Flux: Jenny Affan’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: A job search can be grueling. Hours and hours spent on perfecting your resume, sending in applications, networking, and interviewing can take their toll. What if you paced yourself and went a bit slower but you were more focused on what you wanted? On this bonus episode of...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 55: A Job Market in Flux: Jenny Affan’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: August 1, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Get Ready for Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Porschia Parker-Griffin

Podcast Summary: Are you ready to answer the question, “How have you handled failure in past positions?” If not, you’re not ready for behavioral interview questions. These questions aren’t about memorizing answers, says Find Your Dream Job guest Porschia Parker-Griffin. These questions are a chance to share your accomplishments. Hiring...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 358: How to Get Ready for Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Porschia Parker-Griffin Airdate: July 27, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

What Matters Most When A Recruiter Looks at Your Resume, with Keirsten Greggs

Podcast Summary: Seven seconds. That’s how much time a recruiter spends on an initial resume scan. What can you do to make those seven seconds count? Find Your Dream Job guest Keirsten Greggs says you start by having all the important facts in the right place. Share your experience and...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 357: What Matters Most When A Recruiter Looks at Your Resume, with Keirsten Greggs Airdate: July 20, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

Why Candidates Are in the Driver’s Seat and (How to Make the Most of It), with Sha Lee Hornsby

Podcast Summary: For the first time in decades, there are more jobs open than people who want them. What does this mean for you? It means that you now have the freedom to pursue what you truly want instead of settling for what you can get. Find Your Dream Job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 356: Why Candidates Are in the Driver’s Seat and (How to Make the Most of It), with Sha Lee Hornsby Airdate: July 13, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you...

Tips for Standing Out in a Crowded Field of Candidates, with Jackie Dunckley

Podcast Summary: Hiring managers are sorting through hundreds of applications for each job opening they post. What can you do to stand out enough to gain an interview or get hired? Find Your Dream Job guest Jackie Dunckley says to begin with purpose. Know what you want and have a...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 355: Tips for Standing Out in a Crowded Field of Candidates, with Jackie Dunckley Airdate: July 6, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

Podcast: Utilizing Your Network: Judge Kemp’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: If there is a specific company or field you want to get into, how long are you willing to persevere to get there? What if you get multiple interviews over several years with this company but never get called back? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 54: Utilizing Your Network: Judge Kemp’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: July 5, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m your...

What Dating Mistakes Can Teach You About Job Interviews, with Matthew Sorensen

Podcast Summary: If you don’t have interviewing experience, you might wonder how to succeed at them. But if you’ve ever been on a date, there are lessons you can transfer to the world of job seeking. Find Your Dream Job guest, Matthew Sorensen, says don’t go too deep, too fast...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 354: What Dating Mistakes Can Teach You About Job Interviews, with Matthew Sorensen Airdate: June 29, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Predict Job Interview Questions (And Answer Them), with Max Chan

Podcast Summary: You don’t have to be nervous about interview questions if you know what to expect. But how can you predict what the hiring manager will ask? It’s simple, says Find Your Dream Job guest Max Chan. Most positions have common questions that are asked in every interview, so...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 353: How to Predict Job Interview Questions (And Answer Them), with Max Chan Airdate: June 22, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

How to Convince an Employer You’re the Right Person for the Job, with Priscilla Weninger Bulcha

Podcast Summary: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It may be a cliche, but when interviewing for a job, it’s true. Those first few minutes make a lasting impression in the hiring manager’s mind, so you have to use them to your advantage. Find Your...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 352: How to Convince an Employer You’re the Right Person for the Job, with Priscilla Weninger Bulcha Airdate: June 15, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...

Why Women Don’t Negotiate Salary (and How to Do it Well), with Tejal Wagadia

Podcast Summary: You’ve been offered a job and you’re seriously considering accepting but the salary isn’t quite what you had hoped for. Do you just accept? Or do you negotiate? Research shows that if you’re a woman, you likely won’t negotiate. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Tejal Wagadia,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 351: Why Women Don’t Negotiate Salary (and How to Do it Well), with Tejal Wagadia Airdate: June 8, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...

Podcast: The Bonding Power of Happy Hour: Jake Neilson’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Not many people enjoy networking, but what if it looked different than you imagine? What if, instead of walking into a large gathering, it looked like taking someone to lunch? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jake Neilson shares how regular lunch dates with someone...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 53: The Bonding Power of Happy Hour: Jake Neilson’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: June 6, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

Should You Work with a Career Coach (And What to Look For)?, with Sonja Price

Podcast Summary: You’re ready to make a change in your career but you’re not sure of the exact direction you want to take. Your vision should lead to opportunities to better your position over time. If you don’t know where to begin, Find Your Dream Job guest Sonja Price suggests...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 350: Should You Work with a Career Coach (And What to Look For)?, with Sonja Price Airdate: June 1, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

Getting Clarity About What Career Happiness Means to You, with Al Dea

Podcast Summary: You feel unhappy at work but you aren’t sure what to do about it. Should you look for a new job, or change careers entirely? Find Your Dream Job guest Al Dea says you begin by figuring out what’s causing the unhappiness. Dig down into the nitty-gritty details...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 349:  Getting Clarity About What Career Happiness Means to You, with Al Dea Airdate: May 25, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

Why You’re Not Hearing Back from Employers (and What You Can Do About It), with Brenda Abdilla

Podcast Summary: You need a job and you need it now. So it can be frustrating when you apply for positions, maybe even have interviews, and then don’t hear anything back. What do you do? Find Your Dream Job guest Brenda Abdilla is here to tell us how to reach...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 348: Why You’re Not Hearing Back from Employers (and What You Can Do About It), with Brenda Abdilla Airdate: May 18, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and...

How to Talk About Your COVID Career Gaps, with Esther Leonard

Podcast Summary: Gaps on a resume are no longer the red flag they used to be; the COVID pandemic has made gaps more common. But how do you talk about your gaps? Find Your Dream Job guest Esther Leonard says you have to be honest. Share (as much as you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 347: How to Talk About Your COVID Career Gaps, ESther Leonard Airdate: May 11, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m your...

How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions, with Madeline Mann

Podcast Summary: Do you ever leave an interview feeling like the hiring manager knows nothing about you? That’s a response we hear often. How can you answer common interview questions while leaving an impression on the interviewer? Find Your Dream Job guest Madeline Mann says you begin by choosing stories...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 346: How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions, with Madeline Mann  Airdate: May 4, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. ...

Podcast: Starting Fresh in a New City: Clarke Hylton’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Searching for your next job can lead to discouragement and even despair. Where do you find the motivation to keep moving forward when you feel like it’s too hard? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Clarke Hylton and I discuss the steps he took to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 52: Starting Fresh in a New City: Clarke Hylton’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: May 2, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

How to Prepare for a Job Interview, with Thaddeus B. Dunn

Podcast Summary: You’ve been called in for an interview. That’s great news! Now, it’s time to prepare. Do you know how to get ready for a job interview? Find Your Dream Job guest Thaddeus B. Dunn says it starts with researching the company. Know what the company values and who...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 345: How to Prepare for a Job Interview, with Thaddeus B. Dunn Airdate: April 27, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m...

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Applicant Tracking Systems, with Matt Warzel

Podcast Summary: Merely mentioning the words “applicant tracking system” can strike fear in the heart of a job seeker. We tend to fear what we aren’t familiar with and when our livelihood is on the line, it’s easy to understand why. But rather than fear them, Find Your Dream Job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 344: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Applicant Tracking Systems, with Matt Warzel Airdate: April 20, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.  I’m your...

Why Networking Isn’t a Dirty Word and How to Do It Well, with Bob Gerst

Podcast Summary: If the thought of walking into a ballroom filled with hundreds of people makes you nervous, you’re not alone. But networking isn’t about the number of people you meet. Find Your Dream Job guest Bob Gerst reminds us that networking is a give and take relationship; not a...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 343: Why Networking Isn’t a Dirty Word and How to Do It Well, with Bob Gerst Airdate: April 13, 2022 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...