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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...
…you can: Explore hundreds of local job listings on the Mac’s List job board Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter for new jobs every Tuesday Dive into career advice articles…
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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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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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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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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...
…take place in February, with details coming soon. In the meantime, you can: Explore hundreds of local job listings on the Mac’s List job board Subscribe to our free weekly…
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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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Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, hosted an evening of connection and learning on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Thesis Agency in Portland’s Slabtown. Sponsored by B Local PDX, the event was for professionals eager to build a career...
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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...
…the woods and wetlands in Massachusetts, where I loved watching how the rivers changed throughout the seasons and observing the abundant wildlife. I have a strong appreciation for free-flowing healthy…
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Starting a job search without a strategy is like wandering in the dark. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Mher Mardoyan, most job seekers make the mistake of immediately updating their resume and applying online without a clear focus. This “spray and pray” approach leads to zero...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 514: 7 Strategies to Start Your Job Search, with Mher Mardoyan Airdate: August 13, 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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Join Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, for an insightful evening on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Portland’s Ecotrust Building. Sponsored by Willamette University, this event is for professionals, job seekers, and students eager to advance their careers in business and...
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A successful job search starts with self-knowledge, not sending out applications. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Aoife O’Brien, many job seekers make the mistake of jumping into similar roles after feeling unhappy at work, only to land in the same situation again. Aoife’s “Know, Show, Grow”...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 513: The First Step to Finding a Job That Makes You Happy, with Aoife O’Brien Airdate: August 6, 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...
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Job searching requires both emotional resilience and strategic efficiency. Find Your Dream Job guest Jontae Grace learned this during his six-month job search after being laid off, including the crushing disappointment of reaching final interviews twice without receiving an offer. His advice: separate your self-worth from your employment...
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 84: Working Smarter, Not Harder: Jontae Grace’s Job Search Success Story Airdate: August 4, 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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Menopause is not merely a personal journey; it also affects your career trajectory. It’s estimated that 25% of women will refuse a promotion due to menopausal symptoms. Find Your Dream Job guest Tatiana Graham says these symptoms can last for 7-10 years and impact the way you show...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 510: Job Search and Menopause: What to Do, with Tatiana Graham Airdate: July 16, 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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Finding a new job can be an exhausting process, but it doesn’t have to be. Find Your Dream Job guest Jeremy Cline says there are some simple ways to streamline the process to make it more enjoyable, as well as more efficient. Jeremy suggests setting up templates, creating...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 509: 3 Productivity Hacks to Streamline Your Job Search, with Jeremy Cline Airdate: July 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 life. I’m...
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Whether you’ve been away from the workforce for a few months or a few years, it can feel challenging to find your way back. But you can relaunch with confidence, says Find Your Dream Job guest Heather Black. Heather states it isn’t uncommon to have times away from...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 506: How to Relaunch Yourself After a Career Break, with Heather Black Airdate: June 18, 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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On May 15, we hosted our second quarterly event of 2025 in partnership with the University of Portland’s School of Business. More than 110 attendees gathered for networking and a panel discussion, “How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy: Why Analytics Gives You an Edge....
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Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 83: How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy Airdate: June 9, 2025 Welcome to a bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in...
…Footing in a Shifting Job Market Panelists spoke about how the Portland job market is in flux. Layoffs, hiring freezes, and the rise of AI have created uncertainty, especially for…
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How do you determine what to do next in your career? That depends on your situation, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathy Oneto. But if you have time to figure it out, Kathy suggests beginning with self-reflection. Examine peak moments in your work and personal life to...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 501: What Do You Want To Do Next?, with Kathy Oneto Airdate: May 14, 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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Does networking feel icky to you? If so, you’re doing it wrong, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Angie Callen. Networking is simply building and nurturing relationships with others, and we all do that with friends and family every day. Angie suggests being proactive but not aggressive...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 495: How to Network Authentically in Your Job Search, with Angie Callen Airdate: April 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...
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If you think you’re in the wrong job, there is a way to change that. But first, you need to know why you accepted that position. Find Your Dream Job guest Patricia Ortega says there are external and internal reasons we take jobs that are wrong for us....
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 493: Why Do You Keep Taking the Wrong Job?, with Patricia Ortega Airdate: March 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 life. I’m...
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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...
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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....
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While you need resilience during a job search, it becomes even more important once you’ve settled into a position. The World Economic Forum has listed resilience as one of the top 5 necessary career skills, says Find Your Dream Job guest Beth Benatti Kennedy. Resilience is a skill...
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Find Your Dream Job, Episode 480: How Growing Your Resilience Helps Your Career, with Beth Benatti Kennedy Airdate: December 11, 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...