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In most job interviews, the hiring manager will lead with questions like “Tell me about a time when …” Or, “Have you ever faced a situation where…?” These are both examples of behavioral interview questions. Before you walk into an interview, you need to be ready for every...
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Below is the transcript for the original interview. It includes references and links that don’t appear in later republished versions of this interview. Find Your Dream Job, Episode 216: How to Answer Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Gina Riley Airdate: November 6, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find...
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What do you do when someone asks what kind of work you want, and you genuinely don’t know? Steven Rothberg, founder of College Recruiter, has an answer, and it starts with a legal pad and three columns. In this episode, Steven walks through his framework for identifying your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 544: What to Do When You Don’t Know What You Want to Do, with Steven Rothberg Airdate: March 25, 2026 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...
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It’s not uncommon to feel as though a job interview is an interrogation and that your entire life is on display for the interviewer to pick apart. But an interview is actually a two-way conversation. And while it’s important to prepare for the questions you may get, Find...
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Below is the transcript for the original interview. It includes references and links that don’t appear in later republished versions of this interview. Find Your Dream Job, Episode 204: How to Own the Room in a Job Interview, with Rachel Beohm Airdate: August 14, 2019 Mac Prichard: This...
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When someone asks what you want in your next job, it can feel safer to say, “I can do anything.” But that answer can make it harder for employers and people in your network to understand where you fit. Career and leadership coach Shannon Bloom explains why a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 542: Stop Saying “I Can Do Anything,” with Shannon Bloom Airdate: March 11, 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,...
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Sometimes, a LinkedIn connection from the past can change the course of your job search. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Joy Reimer, the sole recruiter at Century West Engineering, shares how staying active and engaged on LinkedIn eventually led her to the role she...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 89: Building Meaningful Matches in Talent Acquisition: Joy Reimer’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: March 9, 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...
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Hiring managers care about what you’ve achieved, not just what you were responsible for. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, recruiter and HR professional Ashlie Journet explains why it’s important to track your wins and talk about your impact. Many people overlook their own wins, so...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 540: Why You Need to Track and Talk About Your Wins, with Ashlie Journet Airdate: February 25, 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...
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When someone asks, “What are you looking for?” it can feel like a simple question, but your answer can shape your entire job search. Many candidates struggle to articulate that answer. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, executive and life coach Jennifer Schwartz explains why knowing...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 539: What Do You Really Want? with Jennifer Schwartz Airdate: February 18, 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, Mac...
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Job seekers often wonder what recruiters are really looking for. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, former recruiter Claire Martin shares what happens behind the scenes when employers review applications. Claire is the director of employer engagement at Willamette University and has spent more than a...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 538: A Recruiter Shares Her Hiring Secrets, with Claire Martin Airdate: February 11, 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,...
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Knowing you want a change in your work life is one thing. Knowing what you want next is another. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Sara Stowe talks about how clarity can shape a stronger, more focused job search. Through her work at True...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 537: How to Get Clear About What You Want, with Sara Stowe Airdate: February 4, 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...
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Feeling stuck is a common part of a job search. But many people aren’t sure how to move forward when their efforts start to feel stalled. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Diane DeVore talks about why so many candidates lose momentum and how...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 536: How to Get Unstuck in Your Job Search, with Diane DeVore Airdate: January 28, 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...
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Relationships matter when you’re looking for work. But many people feel unsure how to approach them in a way that feels natural. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, Matthew Warner reframes networking as something deeply human. Rather than collecting contacts, he talks about building relationships with...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 535: How to Maintain and Grow Your Network, with Matthew Warner Airdate: January 21, 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...
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Standing out in today’s job market takes more than strong credentials. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Cory Steward explains why interviews matter so much when hundreds of qualified candidates apply for the same role. He shares what employers are really looking for,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 534: How to Stand Out and Get Hired, with Cory Steward Airdate: January 14, 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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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It’s easier than ever to apply online, but relying only on job boards can leave you feeling overlooked and unsure of your next step. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, career and leadership coach Swati Parikh shares why conversations remain the most effective way to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 532: You Need to Talk to Others to Get the Job You Want, with Swati Parikh Airdate: December 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Thinking about a career change can stir up nerves, excitement, and a big “where do I even start?” On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, author, speaker, and consultant Ariane Hunter talks about what’s really happening when something in your work life feels off. She shares...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 530: The Art of the Career Pivot, with Ariane Hunter Airdate: December 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 host,...
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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...
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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...
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Job searching can be overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling work, family, and the pressure to find your next opportunity. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, career coach Samorn Selim, founder of Career Unicorns®, shares a simple but powerful system to help you get your next job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 528: The System to Get Your Next Job Without Burning Out, with Samorn Selim Airdate: November 19, 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...
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Career changes are becoming a natural part of modern work life. But navigating them well can be challenging, especially in uncertain times. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, career and leadership consultant Charity McDonald shares her framework for making a successful pivot through the three paths...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 527: Three Paths for a Career Pivot, with Charity McDonald Airdate: November 12, 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,...
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Many job seekers treat interviews as a series of questions to answer correctly, but doing so can make you blend in instead of stand out. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, career coach Kacie Bail explains how to turn an interview into a genuine conversation that...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 526: Three Steps to Build Connection in a Job Interview, with Kacie Bail Airdate: November 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....
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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...
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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...
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Whether you realize it or not, you already have a personal brand — it’s your reputation and the value you bring to the marketplace. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, career coach Tonjala Eaton explains how to intentionally shape and share that brand to stand out...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 525: How to Use Your Personal Brand In Your Job Search, with Tonjala Eaton Airdate: October 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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Generative AI makes it easy to create resumes and cover letters, but it also makes your application sound just like everyone else’s. Find Your Dream Job guest Gina Riley says relying on AI alone won’t help you stand out in today’s market. Instead, she encourages job seekers to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 522: AI Can’t Make You Stand Out in Your Job Search, with Gina Riley Airdate: October 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 in...
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Taking time away from work can feel risky, but Find Your Dream Job guest Katrina McGhee says a career break is often a smart move. She explains why intentional time off — whether planned or unexpected — can help you recover from burnout, realign with your values, or...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 521: Why a Career Break Is a Smart Move, with Katrina McGhee Airdate: October 1, 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...
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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....
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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,...
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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...
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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....