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You don’t have to stay stuck in one job or one industry forever. This week, career development specialist Amelia Badua, founder of AB Careers, joins Mac to explain how you can move into a new role, whether that means a different industry, a fresh title, or a well-earned...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 568: How To Move into a New Role (In or Outside Your Field), with Amelia Badua Airdate: September 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...
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On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac joins Jamila Brown on the 5 Minute Career Hack Podcast to share the three questions every job seeker needs to answer: What do you want? Where do you want to go? What do you offer? Mac talks about...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 95: 5 Minute Career Hack, with Jamila Brown Airdate: September 8, 2026 Mac Prichard: This is Mac Prichard, founder of Mac’s List. As a listener to Find Your Dream Job, I know you’re interested in learning how to find work and improve...
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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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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 290: Words to Use and Lose in Your Next Job Interview, with Tracy Hooper Airdate: April 7, 2021 Mac Prichard:...
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You know you need to apply. You’ve blocked out the afternoon. And somehow the garage gets cleaned instead. That may be executive dysfunction, a disruption in your brain’s ability to plan, organize, and follow through. In a job search, it looks like collecting postings you never apply to,...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 566: How Executive Dysfunction Affects Your Job Search (And What to Do About It), with Ben Tobin Airdate: August 26, 2026 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make...
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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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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 289: Should I Go Back to School to Get My Dream Job? with Ken Coleman Airdate: March 31, 2021 Mac...
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Networking evolves with the marketplace, technology, and your own career stage, and habits that once worked can now make you look out of touch to the people you most want to impress. Find Your Dream Job guest Wendy Dukes says the fix starts with directness. Rather than spend...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 564: Old Networking Habits You Need to Drop, with Wendy Dukes Airdate: August 12, 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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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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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 288: How Employers Choose Finalists for Interviews, with Agnes Zach Airdate: March 24, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your...
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Job searching has changed a lot in 25 years, but the fundamentals haven’t. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac joins Enrique Ruiz on the All In Recruiting Podcast to share the three questions every job seeker needs to answer: What do you want? Where...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 94: Job Search Fundamentals That Never Change, with Enrique Ruiz Airdate: August 3, 2026 Mac Prichard: This is Mac Prichard, founder of Mac’s List. As a listener to Find Your Dream Job, I know you’re interested in learning how to find work...
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You know a job search takes time. But when the rejections pile up, and the silence stretches on, it’s hard not to wonder if something is wrong with you. It isn’t, says Find Your Dream Job guest Melissa Wong. Feeling stuck is one of the most common and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 562: What to Do When Nothing Is Working, with Melissa Wong Airdate: July 29, 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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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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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 287: Why Informational Interviews Are The Silver Bullet Every Job Search Needs, with Jason Alba Airdate: March 17, 2021 Mac...
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Each of us brings unique strengths to the table, and showing what you excel at makes you stand out to employers. When it comes down to the final two candidates, the offer often goes to the person the hiring manager can clearly picture in the role. Specificity wins....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 560: How to Use AI To Identify Your Strengths, with Shannon Bowen Airdate: July 15, 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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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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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 286: Why You Were Rejected After a Job Interview, with Shelley Piedmont Airdate: March 10, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is...
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Looking for work right now is hard. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac steps into the guest seat alongside executive career strategist Gina Riley for the Intel Alumni Network’s Path to Next series. Mac and Gina name what many job seekers are feeling right...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 93: Beyond the Job Board: How to Get Hired in a Tough Job Market Airdate: July 6, 2026 Mac Prichard: This is Mac Prichard, founder of Mac’s List. As a listener to Find Your Dream Job, I know you’re interested in learning...
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What does it take to thrive at work when AI keeps changing the rules? This week on Find Your Dream Job, HR leader and career coach Marguerite McAleer talks about how to future-proof your career in the age of AI. Marguerite sees AI less as a replacement and...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 558: How to Future Proof Your Career in the Age of AI, with Marguerite McAleer Airdate: July 1, 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...
…attending networking events, looking for free training resources to gain relevant skills, etc. Emotional resources are those you have to cultivate within yourself. They are more vital to possess—not only…
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Have you ever heard that to find the job of your dreams, you should follow your passion? 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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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 214: Don’t Follow Your Passion When You Pick a Career, with Grace Lee Airdate: October 23, 2019 Mac Prichard: This...
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Networking doesn’t have to feel transactional or awkward. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, career counselor Leah Payne shares why the best networking happens when you follow your interests. When you show up to events and communities that matter to you, you’ll meet people who care...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 556: Follow Your Interests and Find Your People, with Leah Payne Airdate: June 17, 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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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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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 227: Stop Underselling Yourself in Your Job Search, with Elizabeth Gross Airdate: January 22, 2020 Mac Prichard: This is Find...
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More than 120 job seekers, students, and community members gathered at the Ecotrust Building’s Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center in Portland on Thursday, May 7, for a conversation about one of the most important aspects of the job search: mentorship. Hosted by Mac’s List and presenting sponsor Portland...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 92: You’re Not Alone: Using Mentorship to Pivot, Progress, and Land Your Next Job Airdate: June 8, 2026 Mac Prichard: Four times a year, Mac’s List hosts public events in our hometown of Portland, Oregon. This allows local employers and professionals to...
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Referrals matter in hiring, and professional associations are one of the best places to build them. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac talks with career coach and former recruiter Cheryl Ferguson about how to find the right association, ease first-meeting nerves, and make meaningful connections....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 554: How to Make the Most of Your Professional Association, with Cheryl Ferguson Airdate: June 3, 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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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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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 224: How to Explain Why You’re Looking for Another Job, with Susan Peppercorn Airdate: January 1, 2020 Mac Prichard: This...
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An open job can get hundreds of applications. To stand out, you need to show employers how you can solve their problems, and that starts with knowing your story. Career coach Connie Teng joins Find Your Dream Job to break down what recruiters are listening for when you...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 552: Use Your Career Story to Show Your Value, with Connie Teng Airdate: May 20, 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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If you’re like most folks, you feel nervous when going into a job interview. 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 into...
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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 174: How to Show Confidence in a Job Interview, with John Ribeiro Airdate: January 16, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is...
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Your credentials get you in the door. But to land the job, you have to stand out. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Sue Barber explains why so many job seekers undersell themselves and what to do instead. She works with high achievers who...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 550: How to Show Your Value to Employers, with Susan Barber Airdate: May 6, 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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On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Catherine Van shares how she transitioned from her childhood dream of being a broadcast journalist to becoming a DEIB leader at the Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon’s largest private charitable funder. When the nonstop news cycle took a toll, she...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 91: From Broadcast Journalist to DEIB Leader, with Catherine Van Airdate: May 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 your host,...
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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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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 281: How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas Airdate: February 3, 2021 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your...
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Opportunities don’t move through job postings; they move through people. Executive coach Cam Yenokida joins Find Your Dream Job to talk about what intentional networking looks like: why referrals carry so much weight with hiring managers, why you don’t need a perfect connection to get one, and how...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 548: Network Intentionally to Get Your Next Job, with Cam Yenokida Airdate: April 22, 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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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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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 280: Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn Airdate: January 27, 2021 Mac...
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Here’s the job search paradox: the faster you apply, the longer it takes. Career coach Adriane Jones has watched candidates send out hundreds of applications and land right back where they started. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, she makes the case for slowing down first....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 546: Slow Down to Speed up in your Job Search, with Adriane Jones Airdate: April 8, 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....