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9 Ways to Jump-Start Your Career While in Graduate School, with Liz Herrera

Podcast Summary: If you are currently a graduate student, you might be waiting until graduation to look for your next position. But that’s a mistake on several levels, says Find Your Dream Job guest Liz Hererra. If you spend time at the beginning of your education figuring out where you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 274: 9 Ways to Jump-Start Your Career While in Graduate School, with Liz Herrera Airdate: December 16, 2020 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 Virtually Impress a Hiring Manager, with Shereen Rodrigues

Podcast Summary: While COVID-19 ushered in the era of virtual hiring, we can expect it to stick around long after the pandemic is over. But how do you pivot to prepare for mostly virtual interviews? Find Your Dream Job guest Shereen Rodrigues says it all starts with that first impression....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 273: How to Virtually Impress a Hiring Manager, with Shereen Rodrigues Airdate: December 9, 2020 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 Make the Most of Your Alumni Network in a Job Search, with Tiffany Waddell Tate

Podcast Summary: You’ve updated your resume, figured out what lights you up, and held informational interviews. But you might still be missing an important piece in your job search: taking advantage of your alumni network. Find Your Dream Job guest Tiffany Waddell Tate offers a reminder that you have access...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 272: How to Make the Most of Your Alumni Network in a Job Search, with Tiffany Waddell Tate Airdate: December 2, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and...

Four Steps You Need to Take to Land a Virtual Job, with Amanda Nachman

Podcast Summary: Due to COVID-19, companies are now hiring for more virtual positions than ever before. But how do you prepare to find one of these virtual jobs? Your first step is to figure out what lights you up, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Amanda Nachman. Amanda says...

Podcast Transcript: 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 host, Mac Prichard. I’m also the founder of Mac’s List. It’s a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps...

How to Find a Job That Aligns with Your Personal Values, with Shelli Romero

Podcast Summary: Finding your next position involves more than just salary negotiations and seeking out a great company culture. A good job will allow you to be the same person at work as you are at home. But how do you find an employer like that? It all starts with...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 270: How to Find a Job That Aligns with Your Personal Values, with Shelli Romero Airdate: November 18, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...

Treat Your LinkedIn Account Like a Landing Page, Not A Resume, with Justin Nguyen

Podcast Summary: Too many job seekers don’t use their LinkedIn page to its full potential. Instead of treating it like another place to show your resume, Find Your Dream Job guest Justin Nguyen says you need to see your LinkedIn account as a way to connect with the companies you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 269: Treat Your LinkedIn Account Like a Landing Page, Not A Resume Airdate: November 11, 2020 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...

Podcast: Becoming Known To Uncover New Career Avenues: Meghan Sinnott’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: As a job seeker, your first inclination is probably to start sending out resumes as quickly as possible. But what if you adopted a different strategy? What if, instead of submitting dozens of applications, you volunteered in your community or took on contract work doing the things you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus 35: Becoming Known To Uncover New Career Avenues: Meghan Sinnott’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: November 9, 2020 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...

Stop Trying To Be All Things to All Employers, with Mandy Allen

Podcast Summary: Do you approach your job search with an “I could” attitude? If your response to job openings is, “I could do that,” it’s time to change your strategy because hiring managers aren’t looking for someone who “could” do the job, says Find Your Dream Job guest Mandy Allen....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 268: Stop Trying To Be All Things to All Employers, with Mandy Allen Airdate: November 4, 2020 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....

Should You Really Change Careers? with Cynthia Pong

Podcast Summary: Are you unhappy in your current job and considering a career change? How can you know whether you should change careers or just switch jobs within the same field? Find Your Dream Job guest Cynthia Pong says you need to know why you want to make a change...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 267: Should You Really Change Careers? with Cynthia Pong Airdate: October 28, 2020 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 host, Mac...

How to Take Charge of Your Career After a Layoff, with Simone Morris

Podcast Summary: All too often, we see layoffs as a problem instead of an opportunity. Yes, you likely need a steady income, but if you take any job you can find, you’re going to be unhappy down the road. How can you spend the layoff time productively? Find Your Dream...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 266: How to Take Charge of Your Career After a Layoff, with Simone Morris Airdate: October 21, 2020 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 You Need a Unique Application for Every Job, with Monica Haut

Podcast Summary: If you’re looking for a job you will love and where you can make a difference, you need a custom resume and cover letter for every application you turn in. Find Your Dream Job guest Monica Haut says custom application materials begin with the specific company name, the...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 265: Why You Need a Unique Application for Every Job, with Monica Haut Airdate: October 14, 2020 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....

Is it Time to Reinvent Yourself?, with Anuja Sinha

Podcast Summary: Do you wake up every morning dreading going to work? Not because of a bad boss or work environment, but because you aren’t fulfilled in the work you do? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest, Anuja Sinha, says it may be time to reinvent yourself. Reinventing yourself...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode : 264 Is it Time to Reinvent Yourself?, with Anuja Sinha Airdate: October 7, 2020 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...

Podcast: Find Your Career Advocates: Chris Ling’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: If it’s been a while since you did a job search, you might feel a bit rusty. And that’s completely normal. One of your first priorities should be identifying the people who will help you work through the process, whether that’s through introductions to others in your chosen...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 34: Chris Ling Find Your Career Advocates: Chris Ling’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: October 5, 2020 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 Get a Recruiter’s Attention, with Samantha Kennen

Podcast Summary: When you submit a job application, you’re adding your resume to a stack of resumes. Is there any way to make yours stand out to a recruiter? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Samantha Kennen, the answer is yes. Samantha suggests beginning with enthusiasm. Show your excitement...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 263: How to Get a Recruiter’s Attention, with Samantha Kennen Airdate: September 30, 2020 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 host,...

How to Find the Side Door at HR, with Dana Pratt

Podcast Summary: If you’re one of several hundred applicants for a job, you can’t afford to stand by and hope your resume gets noticed. You need to find a side door to get in. But how do you find it, and how do you best use it when you do?...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 262: How to Find the Side Door at HR, with Dana Pratt Airdate: September 23, 2020 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 Find a Job in the Cannabis Industry, with Ryan Rosenfeld

Podcast Summary: One great way to find your dream job is by getting in on the ground floor of a new field or industry. In today’s job market, the cannabis industry is wide open for growth and expansion as adult-use is legalized in more states. If you want to get...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 261: How to Find a Job in the Cannabis Industry, with Ryan Rosenfeld Airdate: September 16, 2020 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....

Determining What Matters Most in Your Next Job, with Corbin C

Podcast Summary: If you start a job search by saying you’re open to anything, you’re really saying that you have no idea what you want. And if you don’t know what you want, how will you convince a hiring manager that you’re the right fit for a job opening? Instead...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 260: Determining What Matters Most in Your Next Job, with Corbin C Airdate: September 9, 2020 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...

Advice for Older Job Seekers, with Lisa Lawrence

Podcast Summary: Finding a new job can present many challenges for anyone, but for those job seekers who are older, those challenges can sometimes seem insurmountable. While ageism is illegal, it remains an obstacle for many people hoping to change careers. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 33: Lisa Lawrence Advice for Older Job Seekers: Lisa Lawrence’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: September 7, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...

3 Steps to a Successful Job Interview, with Felicia Rivers

Podcast Summary: If you are currently searching for your next position, what is it that you’re looking for? Are you interested in moving up to the next level or do you want to change fields? Perhaps you want to explore a new location. Before you apply for a new job,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 259: 3 Steps to a Successful Job Interview, with Felicia Rivers Airdate: September 02, 2020 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...

Focus on What You Want, Not What You Should Do, with Jackie Mitchell

Podcast Summary: If you’re applying for certain jobs just because you think you should, maybe you need a new strategy. It’s easy to let fear hold you back or make you think you have to settle for a position that’s not going to fulfill you or meet your needs, says...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 258: Focus on What You Want, Not What You Should Do, with Jackie Mitchell Airdate: August 26, 2020 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 Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Ever, with Sarah Friedell O’Connell

Podcast Summary: If you’re a job seeker in the current market, you know how crowded that market is. Excellent references and a professional resume are no longer enough to get you the job you want. To stand out to an employer, you must be strategic about communicating your unique skillset,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 257: Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Ever, with Sarah Friedell O’Connell Air Date: August 18, 2020 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 Your Transferable Skills, with Ian Yee

Podcast Summary: If you don’t have the exact skills a job posting lists, do you still have a chance to be hired for the position? It’s definitely possible, especially if you can communicate that the skills you do have can be applied to the job. Find Your Dream Job guest...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 256: How to Talk about Your Transferable Skills, with Ian Yee Airdate: August 12, 2020 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...

Tailor Your Resume for a New Industry, with Ashlan Glazier-Anderson

Podcast Summary: One of the toughest parts of switching from a for-profit position to the nonprofit world is communicating that you have the skills necessary for the job. Nonprofit jobs can be very specific in the skills they require. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 32: Ashlan Glazier-Anderson Tailor Your Resume for a New Industry: Ashlan Glazier-Anderson’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: August 10, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...

How to Overcome Five Stereotypes about Older Workers, with Debbie Lipton

Podcast Summary: Regardless of your age, you could face discrimination in your job search. Is ageism illegal? Yes, but that doesn’t mean it no longer exists. The good news is there are practical steps you can take to overcome the stereotypes about older workers. Updating your technical skills should be...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 255: How to Overcome Five Stereotypes about Older Workers, with Debbie Lipton Airdate: August 5, 2020 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...

Three Things Every Job Seeker Needs to Know, with Tia Coachman

Podcast Summary: If you’re looking for a job, self-awareness is the most important thing you bring to an interview with a hiring manager. Knowing what you know is important. But even more important, says Find Your Dream Job guest Tia Coachman, is knowing what you don’t know. Tia says you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 254: Three Things Every Job Seeker Needs to Know, with Tia Coachman Airdate: July 29, 2020 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...

Avoiding a Downward Spiral During a Job Search, with Chase Sterling

Podcast Summary: If your job search is taking longer than expected, you may notice some unpleasant symptoms like anxiety and sleeplessness. These things, in turn, can lead to poor decision making. And poor decision making can lead to a hiring manager noticing your stress levels and wondering if you can...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 253: Avoiding  a Downward Spiral During a Job Search, with Chase Sterling Airdate: July 23, 2020 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...

Five Ways to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro, with Ana Lokotkova

Podcast Summary: COVID-19 has put a damper on in-person networking events. But networking is still a crucial component of finding your next position. Have you ever considered all the ways LinkedIn can be used for networking? If not, you’re missing a huge opportunity, says Find Your Dream Job guest Ana...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 252: Five Ways to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro, with Ana Lokotkova Airdate: July 15, 2020 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....

Reaching New Heights by Challenging Yourself, with Heather Back

Podcast Summary: If your job search has been going on for longer than you expected, you might find yourself discouraged. It can be demoralizing to go to interview after interview and never be offered the job. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Heather Back and I talk...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 31: Heather Back Reaching New Heights by Challenging Yourself: Heather Back’s Job Search Story Airdate: July 13, 2020 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 Be Your Authentic Self In Your Job Search, with Marcus Carter

Podcast Summary: A diverse workplace is something that should be a priority for each of us, and many employers state their commitment to providing one. But finding those companies that attract and maintain a diverse workforce can be challenging. How do you know if the employer interviewing you is dedicated...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 251: How to Be Your Authentic Self In Your Job Search, with Marcus Carter Airdate: July 8, 2020 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...