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7 Ways to Revamp Your Resume Fast, with Ashley Faison

Podcast Summary: If you need to update your resume quickly, you need to know which factors make the biggest impact. How much education should you list? And how many pages should it be? Find Your Dream Job guest Ashley Faison is here to answer all these questions and more. Ashley...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 416: 7 Ways to Revamp Your Resume Fast, with Ashley Faison Airdate: September 13, 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...

How to Talk About Resume Gaps After a Career Break, with Elena Giorgetti

Podcast Summary: Have you taken time off to care for children, elderly parents, or your own mental or physical health? If you’re afraid this gap will negatively affect your job search, you needn’t worry, says Find Your Dream Job guest Elena Giorgetti. Elena explains that employers care more about what...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 415: How to Talk About Resume Gaps After a Career Break, with Elena Giorgetti Airdate: September 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...

Questions You Must Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer, with Gaby Rosenada Valdes

Podcast Summary: You’ve got the offer. You’re ready to start your new job. But before you accept, you must have all the relevant information to make an informed decision. How do you get this information? You ask the right questions, says Find Your Dream Job guest Gaby Rosenada Valdes. These...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 414: Questions You Must Ask Before Accepting a Job Offer, with Gaby Rosenada Valdes Airdate: August 30, 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...

10 Myths About Job Search Salary Negotiations Debunked, with Brandon Bramley

Podcast Summary: Are you afraid to negotiate salary and benefits because you think the employer may pull the offer? Refusing to negotiate salary is the best way to limit your lifetime earnings, says Find Your Dream Job guest Brandon Bramley. Brandon says employers expect you to negotiate, and some may...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 413: 10 Myths About Job Search Salary Negotiations Debunked, with Brandon Bramley Airdate: August 23, 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...

With Job Applications, Quality is Always Better than Quantity, with Banji Alo

Podcast Summary: If you’re sending out hundreds of applications a week, you need to stop immediately. Quantity will never achieve the results that deeply researched, targeted applications will. Find Your Dream Job guest Banji Alo says you also need to contact the hiring manager to get information on the tools...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 412: With Job Applications, Quality is Always Better than Quantity, with Banji Alo Airdate: August 16, 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....

Know Your Values Before You Start Your Job Search, with Ursala Garbrecht

Podcast Summary: When job hunting, it’s easy to think more about your skillset and qualifications than whether or not the job suits your needs. Find Your Dream Job guest Ursala Garbrecht is here to share why you need to consider what you find fulfilling and enjoy doing at work before...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 411: Know Your Values Before You Start Your Job Search, with Ursala Garbrecht Airdate: August 9, 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....

How to Overcome Ageism in Your Job Search, with Alex Motta

Podcast Summary: We like to think that ageism isn’t a thing in our job market, but that’s not true. Age is very much still a part of what employers consider when hiring. How do you continue to move forward in your career, or switch fields, if you’re an older worker?...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 410: How to Overcome Ageism in Your Job Search, with Alex Motta Airdate: August 2, 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...

Think About More than Money When Negotiating a Job Offer, with Elizabeth Robillard

Podcast Summary: Many people think that salary is the only thing you need to negotiate in the midst of a job offer. But salary alone isn’t a guarantee of success in your career. If you’re a woman or a BIPOC, you need to understand the company’s promotion path, says Find...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 409: Think About More than Money When Negotiating a Job Offer, with Elizabeth Robillard Airdate: July 26, 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...

How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview When Changing Careers, with Mpume Ncube-Daka

Podcast Summary: Changing career fields can be tricky; you have to convince a hiring manager that your previous skills can be transferred to their company. How do you do that? You start by getting clear on what those skills are, says Find Your Dream Job guest Mpume Ncube-Daka, and sharing...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 408: How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview When Changing Careers, with Mpume Ncube-Daka Airdate: July 19, 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...

How to Overcome Your Job Search Fears, with Soma Ghosh

Podcast Summary: Finding a new job isn’t easy, and when we experience fear, it can discourage us from even trying. How can you overcome the common fears of job hunting? You can start by clarifying why you’re seeking a change. Find Your Dream Job guest Soma Ghosh also says you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 407: How to Overcome Your Job Search Fears, with Soma Ghosh Airdate: July 12, 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...

Tips and Tricks for Responding to a Salary Offer, with Crystal Granger

Podcast Summary: You’ve got a job offer, and the salary is more than you expected. You can’t wait to accept. Hold on a sec, says Find Your Dream Job guest Crystal Granger. You need to ask for 24-72 hours to think about it. Crystal says every employer expects you to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 406: Tips and Tricks for Responding to a Salary Offer, with Crystal Granger Airdate: July 5, 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....

Staying Open and Curious: Bridget Bimrose’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Why should you pay attention to the job market if you aren’t looking for a new job? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Bridget Bimrose shares why she continued to network and look at job boards while happy in her career. Bridget says she wasn’t...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 66: Staying Open and Curious: Bridget Bimrose’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: July 3, 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...

Why You Need to Stop Sending Out Angry Applications, with Brandi Oldham

Podcast Summary: You’ve had a bad day at work, and so you go home, jump on the Mac’s List job board, and start sending in as many applications as you can. Why isn’t this a good idea? Because this tactic will never get you the job you actually desire, says...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 405: Why You Need to Stop Sending Out Angry Applications, with Brandi Oldham Airdate: June 28, 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....

What You Should Expect From an Employer as a Candidate, with Kevin Grossman

Podcast Summary: As a job seeker, what should you expect in the way of communication from the employer? Find Your Dream Job guest Kevin Grossman says you should expect timely communication, whether you’re a candidate for the position or not. And if your candidate experience is not a positive one,...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 404: What You Should Expect From an Employer as a Candidate, with Kevin Grossman Airdate: June 21, 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...

How to Overcome Fear Holding You Back in Your Job Search, with Connie Steele

Podcast Summary: Fear is a common emotion when you’re in a job search. Fear of the unknown, fear of making a mistake, and fear of not meeting an employer’s expectations. What do you do if you’re frozen in fear? Find Your Dream Job guest Connie Steele says you start by...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 403: How to Overcome Fear Holding You Back in Your Job Search, with Connie Steele Airdate: June 14, 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...

Want to Get the Interview? You Need a Targeted Resume, with Heather McBride

Podcast Summary: The most effective resume is one that is targeted for the specific job you want. Your resume should match the skills, experience, and background the company is looking for. How do you create a resume like this? Find Your Dream Job guest Heather McBride says the first step...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 402: Want to Get the Interview? You Need a Targeted Resume, with Heather McBride Airdate: June 7, 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...

Podcast: Taking a Proactive Approach: Natalie Roger’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Statistics show that more jobs are gained through referrals than in any other way. How do you ensure that your network will refer you for positions that would be a good fit for you? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Natalie Roger shares how keeping...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 65: Taking a Proactive Approach: Natalie Roger’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: June 5, 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...

Why You Need to Be a Picky Job Seeker (And How to Do It), with Stephanie Mansueto

Podcast Summary: Are you feeling demoralized by rejection in your job search? Has the “numbers game” made you feel like a loser? There is a better way to find your next position, and Find Your Dream Job guest Stephanie Mansueto says it’s by being picky. Stop applying for every job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 401: Why You Need to Be a Picky Job Seeker (And How to Do It), with Stephanie Mansueto Airdate: May 31, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and...

The Power of Knowing Your Audience in a Job Interview, with Kisha Hicks

Podcast Summary: If you walk into an interview without knowing your audience, chances are, you give generic answers to specific questions. What is the alternative? Find Your Dream Job guest Kisha Hicks suggests it’s understanding the different levels of interviews and knowing who you’re speaking to. Kisha shares how to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 400: The Power of Knowing Your Audience in a Job Interview, with Kisha Hicks Airdate: May 24, 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...

A Great Job Search Begins with You Knowing Yourself, with Mark Allred

Podcast Summary: You’re ready to find your dream job, so you’re sending out hundreds of applications every week. But is that the best strategy? Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Allred says no, it’s not. Mark’s advice is to take some time to get clarity on what you have to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 399: A Great Job Search Begins with You Knowing Yourself, with Mark Allred Airdate: May 17, 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....

What Makes You Special: How to Stand Out in a Job Interview, with Lena Sernoff

Podcast Summary: Are you getting interviews but no offers? Maybe it’s time to change tactics and figure out how to differentiate yourself from other candidates. Find Your Dream Job guest Lena Sernoff says it’s crucial to show what sets you apart. Others may have similar skills, but you have unique...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 398: What Makes You Special: How to Stand Out in a Job Interview, with Lena Sernoff Airdate: May 10, 2023 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 Build Confidence in Your Job Search, with John Tarnoff

Podcast Summary: If you go into a job search with low self-confidence, it could affect whether you get a job offer. But the job search process itself can be demoralizing. Find Your Dream Job guest John Tarnoff is here to share how to be more confident by clarifying what you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 397: How to Build Confidence in Your Job Search, with John Tarnoff Airdate: May 3, 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...

Podcast: Create Your Own North Star: Jenny Mack-Christensen’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Job loss can be a great opportunity to examine whether you’re in the right field. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Jenny Mack-Christensen tells how she used the time between jobs to affirm that she wanted to stay in marketing. She used informational interviews to...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 64: Create Your Own North Star: Jenny Mack-Christensen’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: May 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....

Why Your Resume Isn’t Working and What to Do About It, with Mary Southern

Podcast Summary: If you’re sending out hundreds of resumes every week and getting no interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Mary Southern has some advice for you. Stop. You have to create unique resumes for each position you apply for. Mary gives advice on how to fill out each section...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 396: Why Your Resume Isn’t Working and What to Do About It, with Mary Southern Airdate: April 26, 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...

How to Tell Your Career Story in Your Job Application, with Scott Clyburn

Podcast Summary: One way to stand out above other applicants is by telling a compelling story- your career story. But research shows that only 35% of applicants write a cover letter. Find Your Dream Job guest Scott Clyburn says you need to use that cover letter to create a “greatest...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 395: How to Tell Your Career Story in Your Job Application, with Scott Clyburn Airdate: April 19, 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...

How to Juggle Two Job Offers (And Not Burn Your Bridges), with Martin McGovern

Podcast Summary: The opposite of not getting a job offer is receiving multiple offers. How do you handle not knowing which offer to accept? And what if you make a decision you regret later? Find Your Dream Job guest Martin McGovern shares what to do if you find yourself in...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 394: How to Juggle Two Job Offers (And Not Burn Your Bridges), with Martin McGovern Airdate: April 12, 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...

Is Self Criticism Stopping You in Your Job Search? with Victoria Hepburn

Podcast Summary: Self-criticism can be a success killer for a job seeker. It causes you to feel like a failure before you begin and encourages you to hide your true self. How do you overcome this? Find Your Dream Job guest Victoria Hepburn suggests beginning by listing your strengths and...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 393: Is Self Criticism Stopping You in Your Job Search? with Victoria Hepburn Airdate: April 5, 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....

Podcast: How to Overcome a Lack of Career Clarity: Jasmin Huila’s Job Search Success Story

Podcast Summary: Have you had a series of jobs, but they don’t feel like exactly what you want? If you want to find your dream job, you have to get clear on what kind of job would be the perfect fit for you. On this bonus episode of Find Your...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 63: How to Overcome a Lack of Career Clarity: Jasmin Huila’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: April 3, 2023 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

How Content Creation Helps Your Job Search (and How to Do It), with Orlando Haynes

Podcast Summary: If you’re a job seeker, you’re likely using LinkedIn to help you find your next position, but are you using it to its full capacity? Find Your Dream Job guest Orlando Haynes says visibility creates opportunity, so the more eyes you get your content in front of, the...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 392: How Content Creation Helps Your Job Search (and How to Do It), with Orlando Haynes Airdate: March 29, 2023. Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...