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Why You Should Never Stop Planning Your Career, with Anne Lapour

Podcast Summary: Most people plan their careers only a few times in life: when graduating college, during a career change, or due to a move. But according to Find Your Dream Job guest Anne Lapour, you should continue to plan your career on a regular basis. Anne says our personal...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 507: Why You Should Never Stop Planning Your Career, with Anne Lapour Airdate: June 25, 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...

How to Look for Work While Moving to a New Place, with Kimi Schiefer

Podcast Summary: If relocation is in your future, the time to look for a new job is now. Don’t wait until after the move, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kimi Schiefer. Kimi suggests adding in your upcoming move when filling out your current location on application materials. And while...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 505: How to Look for Work While Moving to a New Place, with Kimi Schiefer Airdate: June 11, 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...

How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy

Podcast Summary: On May 15, we hosted our second quarterly event of 2025 in partnership with the University of Portland’s School of Business. More than 110 attendees gathered for networking and a panel discussion, “How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy: Why Analytics Gives You an Edge....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 83: How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy Airdate: June 9, 2025 Welcome to a bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...

How to Take Control of Your Next Job Interview, with Tanya Maldonado

Podcast Summary: Did you know that when you walk into an interview room, you are in the driver’s seat? If you struggle to know what to say during interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Tanya Maldonado suggests teaching. You teach the employer who you are, what you have to offer,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 504: How to Take Control of Your Next Job Interview, with Tanya Maldonado Airdate: June 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....

What You Need to Tell Employers, with Charles McGee

Podcast Summary:   What do you think an employer wants to hear from you in an interview? If you said, “My background and skills,” you aren’t wrong. But according to Find Your Dream Job guest Charles McGee, it goes much deeper than that. An employer wants quantifiable facts. How did...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 503: What You Need to Tell Employers, with Charles McGee Airdate: May 28, 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,...

Overcoming Obstacles with Optimism: Rikki Thompson’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: What’s it like when a human resources director, who is used to being on the hiring end, has to look for a job? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Rikki Thompson shares her story of being out of work for 7 months, how she created...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 81: Overcoming Obstacles with Optimism: Rikki Thompson’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: May 5, 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...

When and How to Walk Away From The Wrong Job, with Andy Hibel

Podcast Summary: You’ve been searching for a job and you finally have an interview, but something doesn’t feel right. At what point do you walk away? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Andy Hibel, you need to consider several factors when making that decision. If your goals and values...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 496: When and How to Walk Away From The Wrong Job, with Andy Hibel Airdate: April 9, 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...

How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy

Post Summary: On May 15, Mac’s List and the University of Portland School of Business presented an event titled “How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy.” The evening featured networking, a panel presentation, food, and beverages. View the photo gallery by Kim Oanh Nguyen here. Read the...

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Connecting for a Cause: Katie Barberis’ Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Job seeking is difficult for most folks, but for someone who has been out of the workforce for years, it can prove even more challenging. Where do you start, when you don’t have a resume filled with experience and skills? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 80: Connecting for a Cause: Katie Barberis’ Job Search Success Story Airdate: April 7, 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...

A Commitment to Equity and Community: Tracey Lam’s Job Search Story

Podcast Summary: Do you see your career as a journey or a destination? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Tracey Lam shares why she expects speed bumps and detours as part of her career journey. Tracey has a long and varied work history, and she was not...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 79: A Commitment to Equity and Community: Tracey Lam’s Job Search Story Airdate: February 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....

When and How to Revisit Your Job Search Goals, with Kristen McConnell

Podcast Summary: Setting and revisiting your job search goals is essential for success, especially in a constantly evolving market. Find Your Dream Job guest Kristen McConnell shares her expert insights on how to approach your job search with focus and flexibility. From emerging professionals to mid-career candidates and passive job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 485: When and How to Revisit Your Job Search Goals, with Kristen McConnell Airdate: January 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....

Why Culture Fit Matters and How to Address It, with Jessica Conn

Podcast Summary: You might be willing to accept any position offered to you, but that can often lead to a poor fit within a company. Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Conn says fitting into the culture of a workplace is crucial to your future with that employer. Your values,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 484: Why Culture Fit Matters and How to Address It, with Jessica Conn Airdate: January 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....

How to Write a Cover Letter That Makes You Stand Out, with Kai River

Podcast Summary: Are cover letters still relevant in a world with applicant tracking systems? Absolutely, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kai River. Your cover letter is a chance to tell an employer who you are, why you’re the best person for the job, and the experience you bring to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 483: How to Write a Cover Letter That Makes You Stand Out, with Kai River Airdate: January 8, 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...

Interview Red Flags from an Employer’s Perspective, with Frank Smith

Podcast Summary: Making it to a final interview is not a guaranteed job offer. If you’re meeting with the CEO or higher management, this is the time to stand out from the other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Frank Smith shares how to do that in a positive way....

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 482: Interview Red Flags from an Employer’s Perspective, with Frank Smith Airdate: January 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...

How to Write A Knock Out Cover Letter, with Brittany Brazell

Podcast Summary: If the job search is all just one big numbers game, why would you take the time to craft specific cover letters for each position you apply for? Cover letters, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Brittany Brazell are the perfect way to tell an employer more...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 481: How to Write A Knock Out Cover Letter, with Brittany Brazell Airdate: December 18, 2024 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...

7 Ways To Reimagine Your Job Search, with Katie Silver

Podcast Summary: Spending 40+ hours per week applying to jobs is not a job search strategy; it’s a default position that too many people rely on. But with hundreds of people applying for some job within days of listing, you need to do more than apply. Find Your Dream Job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 476: 7 Ways To Reimagine Your Job Search, with Katie Silver Airdate: November 13, 2024 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...

Build Job Search Resilience with Positive Mindset, with Ruthie Ditzler

Podcast Summary: When dealing with a tough job market, it’s crucial to have enough resilience to get you through without falling prey to a negative mindset. How do you build that resilience? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Ruthie Ditzler, you start by dealing with the negative messages you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 472: Build Job Search Resilience with Positive Mindset, with Ruthie Ditzler Airdate: October 16, 2024 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 Avoid Job Search Fatigue, with Leigha May

Podcast Summary: Do you feel exhausted by your job search? If you’re facing discouragement, heaviness, or burnout, Find Your Dream Job guest Leigha May says you could be dealing with job search fatigue. Leigha is here to share ways to overcome that feeling of fatigue. She says it starts with...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 471: How to Avoid Job Search Fatigue, with Leigha May Airdate: October 9, 2024 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,...