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We often talk about the difficulties of finding your next job, but what if you get an offer fairly quickly that just isn’t a good fit? There is no rule that says you have to accept the first offer you receive. It’s crucial that you do your research...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 41: Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Kelly Anderson’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: June 7, 2021 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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If you’ve been laid off or need to find a job quickly, you might feel tempted to send your resume or application materials to every open position you discover. But Find Your Dream Job guest Serena Chan says that’s not a good plan. Hiring managers and recruiters need...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 298: Why you Need to Stop Applying for Every Job, with Serena Chan Airdate: June 2, 2021 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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As a job seeker, it’s your responsibility to know what skills and abilities you have that set you apart from other applicants. Figuring out what makes you unique isn’t difficult, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Kay Kirkman. It begins with making a list of what you’re...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 297: How to Identify Your Unique Skills and Talents, with Kay Kirkman Airdate: May 26, 2021 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...
…college advice from real students and professionals—all in 15-minute episodes. Website: getchogrindup.com Episode length: 10 minutes Frequency: Several times a week Years in the guide: 1 Discover Your Talent, Do…
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A personal brand is more important than ever in today’s job market, and if you hope to switch careers, your personal brand will be a crucial piece of the puzzle. Executing a career pivot is not as scary as it might seem, and something you may actually do...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 296: How to Reinvent Your Personal Brand for a Career Pivot, with Erica Mattison Airdate: May 19, 2021 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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It’s not unusual to want to make a positive impact in the world, even in your career, but most people think that working in nonprofit is the only way to do so. Find Your Dream Job guest Erin Ewart says that’s not true. You can find a social...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 295: How to Get a Social Impact Job, with Erin Ewart Airdate: May 12, 2021 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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Do you struggle to make tough career decisions or ask for the salary you deserve in a job interview? Maybe you’re telling yourself stories that aren’t true. If you’re stuck in negative thought patterns, Find Your Dream Job guest Dr. Tega Edwin is here to share how to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 294: Why Limiting Career Beliefs Matter and How to Beat Them, with Dr. Tega Edwin Airdate: May 5, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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Layoffs are discouraging in the best of times, but when you lose your job during a global pandemic, finding a new one can be nearly overwhelming. How do you find the perfect position when many companies aren’t hiring? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Blair...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 40: Moving Forward After a Layoff: Blair Denniberg’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: May 3, 2021 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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One of the most important things you can do as a job seeker is to stand out from the crowd, and Find Your Dream Job guest Kyle Elliott has a specific way to do just that. Do you know what makes you fabulous? Kyle shares how to use...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 293: How to Identify What Makes You Fabulous, with Kyle Elliott Airdate: April 28, 2021 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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If you feel bored or discontent at work, maybe it’s time to seek a new position- in your current company. Find Your Dream Job guest Tristan Layfield says internal job-seeking can be a great way to get that promotion or gain the skills you need to further your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 292: How to Move Up in Your Company, with Tristan Layfield Airdate: April 21, 2021 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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If you send in the same generic resume to every position you apply for, you’re likely to be passed over more often than not. What can you do to make your resume unforgettable? Find Your Dream Job guest Derek Murphy-Johnson has several suggestions, beginning with using the keywords...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 291: Resume Hacks That Impress HR Directors, with Derek Murphy-Johnson Airdate: April 14, 2021 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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Do you pay close attention to the actual words you use in an interview? We all say, “um” sometimes, but does it really matter? If you feel nervous when meeting with a hiring manager, you might use fillers, disclaimers, or hedge words. According to Find Your Dream Job...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 290: Words to Use and Lose in Your Next Job Interview, with Tracy Hooper Airdate: April 7, 2021 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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A job search can be grueling and the discouragement of not finding a job quickly is a common factor for many job seekers. One way to find a job you might love is to take a chance on a field you hadn’t considered before. On this bonus episode...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 39 Overcoming Uncertainty: Miranda Whitters’ Job Search Success Story Airdate April 5, 2021 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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Are you considering going back to school before pursuing your dream job? What if you could get that position without paying thousands of dollars for more education? Find Your Dream Job guest Ken Coleman says it’s entirely possible, and he offers two questions to ask yourself before signing...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 289: Should I Go Back to School to Get My Dream Job? with Ken Coleman Airdate: March 31, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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If the statistics are true, recruiters and hiring managers spend less than 5 minutes looking at each resume they receive; even less if it doesn’t grab their attention immediately. In order to get past the first round of screening, Find Your Dream Job guest Agnes Zach says you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 288: How Employers Choose Finalists for Interviews, with Agnes Zach Airdate: March 24, 2021 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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There are many elements involved in landing your dream job; networking, a professional resume, and solid skills are just a few of the things required. But even with all that, it can be incredibly difficult. What if there was a silver bullet to fast-track your job search? Find...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 287: Why Informational Interviews Are The Silver Bullet Every Job Search Needs, with Jason Alba Airdate: March 17, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference...
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If you’ve ever been ghosted after what you thought was a great interview, you may feel confused about what went wrong. It’s easy to get discouraged when you’ve put your all into the interview only to be rejected. But Find Your Dream Job guest Shelley Piedmont says there...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 286: Why You Were Rejected After a Job Interview, with Shelley Piedmont Airdate: March 10, 2021 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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Have you ever heard that to find the job of your dreams, you should follow your passions? The reality is not all passions lend themselves to a career, and not everyone has passions to follow. Instead of trying to figure out your passion so that you can be...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 285: Don’t Follow Your Passion When You Pick a Career, with Grace Lee Airdate: March 3, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short...
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Some fields are naturally more difficult to get into, and require more than a professional resume or great cover letter. There are jobs that can’t be won without experience in the field. But how can you get that experience before you get the job you want? On this...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 38 : Hannah Fattor Discovering New Career Paths: Hannah Fattor’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: March 1 , 2021 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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If you’re like most people, you don’t enjoy talking about your greatest accomplishments. It can feel uncomfortable to “toot your own horn,” even when a hiring manager asks you about your skills and expertise. If you want to stand out in today’s tough job market, Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 284: Stop Underselling Yourself in Your Job Search, with Elizabeth Gross Airdate: February 24, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break from...
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What do you say when a hiring manager asks you why you’re looking for a new job? If this question makes you feel defensive, Find Your Dream Job guest Susan Peppercorn says you need to find a way to put a positive spin on your answer, even if...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 283: How to Explain Why You’re Looking for Another Job, with Susan Peppercorn Airdate: February 17, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short...
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If you’re like most folks, you feel nervous when going into a job interview. And science has shown that a lack of self-confidence directly affects your body language, which can distract the hiring manager or make you appear less suited for the job. You don’t want to walk...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 282: How to Show Confidence in a Job Interview, with John Ribeiro Airdate: February 10, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break...
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Figuring out the next step on your career journey takes energy and focus. If your strategy so far has been to apply everywhere and see what happens, getting clear on your purpose has powerful benefits. Find Your Dream Job guest Erin Thomas says you need to know exactly...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 281: How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas Airdate: February 3, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break from podcasting....
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If you’ve ever decided not to apply for a job because you didn’t have 100 percent of the requirements, you may want to revise your strategy. Employers know that there is no perfect candidate for the jobs they advertise. You might be the best applicant with only 60-70...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 280: Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn Airdate: January 27, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take...
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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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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 279: How to Answer Any Behavioral Interview Question, with Gina Riley Airdate: January 20, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break from...
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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 a two-way conversation. And while it’s important to prepare for the questions you may get, Find Your...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 278: How to Own the Room in a Job Interview, with Rachel Beohm Airdate: January 13, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short...
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In order to find a career you love, you have to know what you want. Great careers don’t just happen; they’re formed by taking advantage of opportunities, setting goals, and making connections with the people who can help you get the job you want. On this episode of...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode:36 Clarify Your Career Goals, with Alisyn Maggiora Airdate: January 4, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break from podcasting. So through...
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One of the biggest challenges that you will face in your professional life is choosing a career. It’s not only recent college graduates that face this challenge. Most of us will change careers at least once during our working lives. How do you find the job that’s the...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 277: How to Choose the Right Career for You, with Dalan Vanterpool Airdate: January 6, 2021 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break...
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When you see a job posting that you’re interested in, your natural inclination might be to get your application in as quickly as possible. After all, you’ve got a better chance of being seen if you get it in early, right? Not so, according to Find Your Dream...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 276: What You Must Do Before Applying to Jobs, with Connel Valentine Airdate: December 30, 2020 Mac Prichard: Hi, this is Mac Prichard. I had a cycling accident recently and broke several bones. While I recover, I need to take a short break...
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A strong job search strategy includes many things, but have you ever considered that publishing content on LinkedIn should be an integral part of that strategy? LinkedIn is a great place to find your next position, says Find Your Dream Job guest Andy Foote. Andy recommends finding content...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 275: How LinkedIn Content Can Help You Land Your Next Job, with Andy Foote Airdate: December 23, 2020 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...