Post Summary: In a world shaped by economic uncertainty, political polarization, and technological change, communicators are being asked to do more than ever. To succeed, you need to excel at thinking critically, telling clear and ethical stories, and adapting as roles evolve. Join Mac’s List and presenting sponsor, the University...
Podcast Summary: Changing careers can feel daunting, especially when fear, guilt, or long-held beliefs about who you should be start to surface. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Carissa Kerrissey explains why career pivots are far more common than people realize and how our brain’s...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 533: Give Yourself Permission to Change Careers, with Carissa Kerrissey Airdate: January 7, 2026 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,...
Podcast Summary: Career pivots rooted in relationships can often lead to meaningful work. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Melanie Klym, Northwest River Restoration Director at American Rivers, shares why she loves protecting rivers across the Pacific Northwest. She also reflects on how she knew it was...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 88: Networking Her Way to Impact: Melanie Klym’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: January 5, 2026 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....
…careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job search and to help us all better understand the local job market….
Podcast Summary: Negotiating a job offer shapes far more than your first day on the job. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, HR expert Marcia Torres shares why your starting salary influences future raises, bonuses, and long-term earning potential — and why employers expect candidates to ask...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 531: Negotiating Your Next Job Offer, with Marcia Torres Airdate: December 10, 2025 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...
Podcast Summary: On Nov. 12, we hosted our final quarterly event of 2025 in partnership with B Local PDX. More than 200 people gathered for networking and a panel discussion, “Meaningful Careers in Portland: Align Your Job with Your Values.” In this recording of our conversation, you’ll hear grounded, hopeful...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 87: Meaningful Careers in Portland: Align Your Job with Your Values Airdate: December 8, 2025 Mac Prichard: Mac’s List regularly sponsors public events in our hometown of Portland, Oregon. This allows job seekers, employers, and others to gather and make new friends...
…and outcomes for all students. Greg came to Oregon 20 years ago and lives in the Portland ‘burbs with his family. He believes fully in the Portland State motto –…
Podcast Summary: Imposter syndrome can derail even the most seasoned professionals, especially in a tough job market. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, career coach Shannon Grosswiler explains why self-doubt shows up during a job search and how it affects the way people read job descriptions, talk...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 529: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a Tough Job Market, with Shannon Grosswiler Airdate: November 26, 2025 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...
…careers in Portland, and we want to share these stories with you to inspire you in your job search and to help us all better understand the local job market….
…List, Meaningful Careers in Portland: Align Your Job with Your Values, brought together a full house of attendees, nine tabling organizations, and an expert panel, including: Charles McGee, director of…
Podcast Summary: On Sept. 11, we hosted our third quarterly event of 2025 in partnership with Willamette University’s Atkinson School of Management. Almost 100 people gathered for networking and a panel discussion, “The Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed in Oregon’s Tough Job Market.” Together, the panelists shared their experiences...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 86: The Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed in Oregon’s Tough Job Market Airdate: Nov 3, 2025 Mac’s List regularly sponsors public events in our hometown of Portland, Oregon. It allows job seekers, employers, and others to gather and make new friends...
Podcast Summary: Networking is one of the most effective ways to find your next job. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Nikki Schutte, most opportunities don’t come from job boards — they come through people you know and the connections they can introduce you to. Referrals won’t guarantee you...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 524: You Will Find Your Next Job Through Your Network, with Nikki Schutte Airdate: October 22, 2025 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 Summary: Knowing your values is one of the most important steps you can take in your job search. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Dr. Lucas Moe, your values shape not only the kind of work you’ll enjoy but also the environments where you can do your best...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 523: Know Thyself In Your Job Search, with Dr. Lucas Moe Airdate: October 15, 2025 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...
Post Summary: Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, hosted an evening of connection and learning on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Thesis Agency in Portland’s Slabtown. Sponsored by B Local PDX, the event was for professionals eager to build a career...
Podcast Summary: Perfectionism can quietly hold your job search back. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Tanya Romaniuk, one of the biggest challenges is waiting until everything feels “just right” before taking action. Tanya highlights common pitfalls perfectionists face, including overthinking applications, delaying outreach, and letting fear prevent progress....
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 520: Practice Imperfection in Your Job Search, with Tanya Romaniuk Airdate: September 24, 2025 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,...
…my network. She encouraged me to pursue informational interviews and reach out to my alma mater for career services. Portland State University, where I earned my master’s, offered invaluable alumni…
Podcast Summary: Making the shift from military service to the civilian workforce isn’t easy. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Angie Condon, one of the biggest challenges is letting go of rank structures and moving from a team-first mindset to advocating for your own career growth. Angie highlights common...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 519: How to Land a Civilian Job After Military Service, with Angie Condon Airdate: September 17, 2025 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 Summary: The job market feels tighter than ever, but according to Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Thompson, you can still get hired faster by avoiding common mistakes and making strategic choices that help you stand out from the competition. Scott shares that today’s hiring takes nearly two weeks...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 518: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market, with Scott Thompson Airdate: September 10, 2025 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 Summary: Most job searches lack direction because people can’t answer a fundamental question: What specific work would actually energize you? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Theresa White, career clarity means more than understanding your skills and values — it requires knowing which specific roles genuinely excite you...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 517: How To Get Clear About Your Career, with Theresa White Airdate: September 3, 2025 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 Summary: Career pivots during uncertain times can lead to unexpected opportunities. Find Your Dream Job guest Mitch Kutin successfully transitioned from fitness gym operations manager to university recruiter, navigating the shift from hands-on physical work to a professional office environment. After experiencing a poor culture fit at one company,...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 85: One Hire at a Time: Mitch Kutin’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: September 2, 2025 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 Summary: Job searching involves invisible emotional labor that can quietly erode your confidence and self-worth. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Alondra Canizal Hsu, constant rejection and uncertainty cause job seekers to question their value, especially when they don’t receive feedback or explanations. BIPOC, first-generation, and immigrant professionals...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 516: Navigating the Emotional Labor of a Job Search, with Alondra Canizal Hsu Airdate: August 27, 2025 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....
…the Portland State University River Restoration Professional Certificate. Subsequently, I spent 15 years as a consultant engineer and geomorphologist. During that time, I managed and mentored staff, communicated project goals,…
Podcast Summary: Your story is your most powerful job search tool, yet most candidates fail to use it effectively. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Levi Gaytan, job seekers without personal narratives appear formulaic and forgettable to hiring managers. Stories create connections, showing employers why you’re applying and how...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 515: How Your Story Can Transform Your Job Search, with Levi Gaytan Airdate: August 20, 2025 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...
Post Summary: Join Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, for an insightful evening on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Portland’s Ecotrust Building. Sponsored by Willamette University, this event is for professionals, job seekers, and students eager to advance their careers in business and...
Podcast Summary: Job searching requires both emotional resilience and strategic efficiency. Find Your Dream Job guest Jontae Grace learned this during his six-month job search after being laid off, including the crushing disappointment of reaching final interviews twice without receiving an offer. His advice: separate your self-worth from your employment...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 84: Working Smarter, Not Harder: Jontae Grace’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: August 4, 2025 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 Summary: Do you hesitate to share with a hiring manager what other opportunities you’re pursuing? Do you think this will hurt your chances of being hired? Find Your Dream Job guest Carly Richter says it’s actually the opposite. Letting a potential employer know of other possible options is a...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 512: Why Transparency Matters in a Job Interview, with Carly Richter Airdate: July 30, 2025 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 Summary: It may not be difficult to find a job, but to find one that is personally and professionally fulfilling can be much harder. How do you approach a job search that ends with a position you love? Find Your Dream Job guest Elona Landau suggests beginning with self-reflection....
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 511: The Secret to Career Fulfillment, with Elona Landau Airdate: July 23, 2025 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...
Podcast Summary: Menopause is not merely a personal journey; it also affects your career trajectory. It’s estimated that 25% of women will refuse a promotion due to menopausal symptoms. Find Your Dream Job guest Tatiana Graham says these symptoms can last for 7-10 years and impact the way you show...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 510: Job Search and Menopause: What to Do, with Tatiana Graham Airdate: July 16, 2025 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 Summary: You need a job and you need it now. So you spend hours staring at a computer screen, stressing over the perfect resume and cover letter, and hitting “quick apply.” But Find Your Dream Job guest Shannon Aniciete says you’re doing yourself and your health a disservice by...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 508: 5 Wellness Tips for Your Job Search, with Shannon Aniciete Airdate: July 2, 2025 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...
…that owns and operates houseless shelters for veterans in the Portland Metro area. My career focus is Human Resources — I recently celebrated 10 years in the field, and I…
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