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How to Get Your Foot In the Door When You Don’t Know Anyone, with Kathleen Davis
Podcast Summary: Getting in front of a hiring manager can be tricky unless you have a personal connection inside the company. If you don’t, there are ways around that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathleen Davis. Kathleen suggests going to LinkedIn to find the names of people you may...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 497: How to Get Your Foot In the Door When You Don’t Know Anyone, with Kathleen Davis Airdate: April 16, 2025 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
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...
From Resumes to References: Advice from an HR Professional, with Trudy Hylemon
Podcast Summary: Getting good at job hunting takes practice, and Find Your Dream Job guest Trudy Hylemon says it makes a real difference in your chances of getting an interview or being hired. Trudy suggests beginning by having someone review your resume and cover letter. Choose your references carefully, and...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 491: From Resumes to References: Advice from an HR Professional, with Trudy Hylemon Airdate: March 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....
How to Show You Really Want the Job, with Julissa Vasquez
Podcast Summary: If you are applying to hundreds of jobs each week, it can be difficult to remember what all you’ve applied to. So when you get an interview, you may appear not to be excited about it, and that is a red flag to an employer. Find Your Dream...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 490: How to Show You Really Want the Job, with Julissa Vasquez Airdate: February 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...
How to Attract Your Dream Job Without Applying Online, with Danielle Cobo
Podcast Summary: Are you spending valuable time filling out online applications and sending in resumes to any open positions you see? If so, Find Your Dream Job guest Danielle Cobo has some advice for you. She recommends focusing on building out your LinkedIn profile and using that to connect with...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 486: How to Attract Your Dream Job Without Applying Online, with Danielle Cobo Airdate: January 29, 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...
Why You Should Avoid AI Apply Bots, with Jessica Miller-Merrell
Podcast Summary: An AI bot might seem like the answer to the hours you spend submitting resumes and filling out application materials, but it could be harming your job search. These bots submit information about you without your oversight. Not only that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Jessica Miller-Merrell,...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 473: Why You Should Avoid AI Apply Bots, with Jessica Miller-Merrell Airdate: October 23, 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...
Why You Need to Do More in an Interview Than Answer Questions, with Ann Tropea
Podcast Summary: A job interview is not a legal deposition; you aren’t there to sit quietly and only speak when spoken to. You have the opportunity in an interview to share who you are and build rapport with the hiring manager, says Find Your Dream Job guest Ann Tropea. Ann...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 468: Why You Need to Do More in an Interview Than Answer Questions, with Ann Tropea Airdate: September 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...
How to Explain Why You Left Your Last Job, with Heather Joy
Podcast Summary: You’ve been fired or laid off, or perhaps you took time off for personal reasons. How much of that information do you have to share in an interview for a new job? Not much, says Find Your Dream Job guest Heather Joy. You can share the main point...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 466: How to Explain Why You Left Your Last Job, with Heather Joy Airdate: September 4, 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....
How to Go Past the Gatekeepers and Get Hired, with Linda Marak
Podcast Summary: Some hiring managers report upwards of thousands of applicants for each open position. Find Your Dream Job guest Linda Marak helps her clients bypass the competitors (and the ATS) to get their resumes seen. Linda encourages job seekers to make a list of target companies and then use...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 462: How to Go Past the Gatekeepers and Get Hired, with Linda Marak Airdate: August 7, 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....
Why It’s Important to Believe in Yourself: Gregory Day’s Job Search Success Story
Podcast Summary: Is it possible to break into a field that you have zero experience in? It might not be easy, but it can be done. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Gregory Day shares how he went from a career in IT to the field of...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 77: Why It’s Important to Believe in Yourself: Gregory Day’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: July 1, 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...
Why You Need to Be Yourself in a Job Interview, with Courtney Ulwelling
Podcast Summary: It’s normal to want to show up as your best self in a job interview; after all, you want the hiring manager to like you and want to hire you. However, there’s a difference between being your true best self and being someone you’re not. Find Your Dream...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 455: Why You Need to Be Yourself in a Job Interview, with Courtney Ulwelling Airdate: June 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...
You Got This: What to Do Before a Job Interview, with Michael Buck
Podcast Summary: Job interviews aren’t something we tend to do regularly, so it’s normal to be nervous going into one. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Michael Buck, preparation is key because hiring managers can tell who’s done their homework. Begin by studying the job description and getting a...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 452: You Got This: What to Do Before a Job Interview, with Michael Buck Airdate: May 29, 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...
4 Online Application Mistakes To Avoid, with Elora Arding
Podcast Summary: Applicant tracking systems make it easier than ever to apply for multiple jobs in one sitting. But is that the best way to go about getting your dream job? Not according to Find Your Dream Job guest Elora Arding. Elora says these systems are great for streamlining the...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 450: 4 Online Application Mistakes To Avoid, with Elora Arding Airdate: May 15, 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,...
How to Do an Intentional Job Search, with Hayden Iverson Todd
Podcast Summary: If you’re looking for a job, you’re being intentional, right? Not necessarily, says Find Your Dream Job guest Hayden Iverson Todd. Hayden defines an intentional job search as knowing the type of position that will benefit your overall lifestyle. We spend too much time at work to apply...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 446: How to Do an Intentional Job Search, with Hayden Iverson Todd Airdate: April 17, 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...
How to Create and Share Your Personal Brand, with Michael Ramirez
Podcast Summary: We hear a lot about branding in the job market, but what does it mean to create a personal brand? Find Your Dream Job guest Michael Ramirez says you already have one, whether intentional or not. Michael defines a personal brand as the way you communicate your values...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 445: How to Create and Share Your Personal Brand, with Michael Ramirez Airdate: April 10, 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...
What is Your Resume Missing, with Cassie Ademola
Podcast Summary: Every job seeker knows that a great resume is the ticket to their dream job, but what makes a resume stand out to hiring managers? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Cassie Ademola, your resume needs certain things to stay out of the No pile. It’s crucial...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 444: What Your Resume is Missing, with Cassie Ademola Airdate: April 3, 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, Mac...
How to Build Effective Relationships When You Network, with Sophia Wellons
Podcast Summary: If you see networking as large meet-ups and one-off coffee dates, it’s time to rethink your networking strategy. Find Your Dream Job guest Sophia Wellons stresses the need for building long-term relationships through networking. Networking isn’t simply meeting someone and asking them if they have a job for...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 443: How to Build Effective Relationships When You Network, with Sophia Wellons Airdate: March 27, 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...
Why It’s Good to Find a Job That Really Excites You, with Arturo Rodriguez Flores
Podcast Summary: Not every job will have us excited to get up in the morning. Sometimes, we have to take positions to pay the bills. But if you see an opening that excites you, Find Your Dream Job guest Arturo Rodriguez Flores says you should go all in on the...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 441: Why It’s Good to Find a Job That Really Excites You, with Arturo Rodriguez Flores Airdate: March 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...
How Women Can Show Confidence in a Job Search, with Jamila Brown
Podcast Summary: If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will believe in you. Confidence is the key factor in getting the job you’ve dreamed of, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Jamila Brown. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who know their value and what they have to offer....
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 432: How Women Can Show Confidence in a Job Search, with Jamila Brown Airdate: January 10, 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....
How to Create and Use a Job Search Plan to Get Hired Faster, with Steph Cartwright
Podcast Summary: Sending out dozens of applications per day and hoping for the best is not the way to find a job you love. You need a successful plan, one that contains action, accountability, and accessibility. Find Your Dream Job guest Steph Cartwright suggests starting by targeting employers and using...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 430: How to Create and Use a Job Search Plan to Get Hired Faster, with Steph Cartwright Airdate: December 20, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
Your LinkedIn Page, Your Resume, and You, with Enrique Ruiz
Podcast Summary: If you’re counting on a generic resume to get your next job, you may be in for a rude awakening. In this digital world, you’re going to need to level up if you want to get past the applicant tracking systems and be invited to interview. Where do...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 428: Your LinkedIn Page, Your Resume, and You, with Enrique Ruiz Airdate: December 6, 2023 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...
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How Knowing Strengths Makes You a Stronger Candidate, with Kristie Steele
Podcast Summary: Job seekers oftentimes are hesitant to share their strengths for fear of bragging, and we sometimes focus more on our weaknesses than what we’re naturally good at. But you need to show a potential employer how your strengths will benefit their company, says Find Your Dream Job guest...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 424: How Knowing Strengths Makes You a Stronger Candidate, with Kristie Steele Airdate: November 8, 2023 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 Manage Failure in Your Job Search, with Harsha Boralessa
Podcast Summary: Do you feel like a failure as a job seeker? Perhaps you’ve been rejected more times than you ever thought possible, or you can’t seem to get an interview, no matter how qualified you are. The key to dealing with failure in a job search all comes down...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 423: How To Manage Failure in Your Job Search, with Harsha Boralessa Airdate: November 1, 2023 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...
The Two Parts of Every Job Interview You Control, with Karla Rockhold
Podcast Summary: Walking into an interview can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. Will you have all the answers they’re looking for? Will it be a good fit? You can’t prepare for the unknown, but what you can do, says Find Your Dream Job guest Karla Rockhold, is prepare for...
Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 420: The Two Parts of Every Job Interview You Control, with Karla Rockhold Airdate: October 11, 2023 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....