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Why You Need a 90-Day Plan When You Start a New Job, with Robert Moment

Podcast Summary: When you start a new job, you may think it’s best to wait for your boss to outline a clear focus. Find Your Dream Job guest expert Robert Moment says a better approach for the first 90 days is to be proactive about building relationships and achieving small...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 215: Why You Need a 90-Day Plan When You Start a New Job, with Robert Moment Airdate: October 30, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a...

Don’t Follow Your Passion When You Pick a Career, with Grace Lee

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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 is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life....

How Volunteering Helps You Change Careers, with Aaron Good

Podcast Summary: Volunteering while in the midst of a job search might seem like a waste of time. After all, why would you work for nothing and waste your skills and expertise? But the fact is, volunteering can be an effective way to change careers, says Find Your Dream Job...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 213: How Volunteering Helps You Change Careers, with Aaron Good Airdate: October 16, 2019 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 Mac Prichard,...

A Legal Recruiter Shares Her Hiring Secrets, with Wendy Schoen

Podcast Summary: If you’ve wanted to work with a recruiter but you’re not sure where to start, Find Your Dream Job guest Wendy Schoen offers solid advice on what steps to take first. Wendy recommends you start by updating your LinkedIn. You need to develop what Wendy calls a profile...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 212: A Legal Recruiter Shares Her Hiring Secrets, with Wendy Schoen Airdate: October 9, 2019 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 Mac...

How Artificial Intelligence Affects Your Job Search, with Nicolle Merrill

Podcast Summary: Automation is the most prevalent trend in the job application process. It’s highly likely that an Applicant Tracking System will decide whether you even get brought in for an interview. Should we be afraid that the robots are taking over? Not quite, according to today’s guest on Find...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 211: How Artificial Intelligence Affects Your Job Search, with Nicolle Merrill Airdate: October 2, 2019 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 Mac...

An Insider’s Guide to Portland Tech Careers, with Tim Butler

Podcast Summary: Building a tech career in Portland can be daunting, especially for newcomers. The good news is that Portland is an open and welcoming community, even if you are new to the tech field and lack experience. The key to breaking into Portland’s tech industry is networking and meeting...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 210: An Insider’s Guide to Portland Tech Careers, with Tim Butler Airdate: September 25, 2019 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 Mac...

Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn

Podcast Summary: If you’ve ever decided not to apply for a job because you don’t meet all of the job 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...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 209: Why You Don’t Need to Meet All the Job Requirements, with Eric B. Horn Airdate: September 18, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want and make a difference...

Why You Haven’t Heard Back From an Employer, with Jennifer Tardy

Podcast Summary: When you haven’t heard back from an employer, it can be discouraging. All too often, employers avoid getting back to applicants unless they plan to bring them in for an interview. And even then, you may go in for an interview and not hear back about the final...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 208: Why You Haven’t Heard Back From an Employer, with Jennifer Tardy Airdate: September 11, 2019 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...

Overcoming Career Change Challenges, with Travis Puckett

Podcast Summary: The decision to make a career change can be full of challenges. Rejection, lack of focus, and ignoring networking opportunities can make the transition even harder. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Travis Puckett and I discuss his move from the food and beverage industry...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Bonus Episode 21: Overcoming Career Change Challenges, with Travis Puckett Airdate: September 9, 2019 Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, find the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m your host, Mac...

What to Do When You Think You Bombed an Interview, with Pharoah Bolding

Podcast Summary: When you bomb a job interview, it feels terrible. Don’t get discouraged, it’s possible that it wasn’t entirely your fault. Maybe you expected to speak one-on-one with the hiring manager and you walked into a panel of people asking you questions. Perhaps you were prepared to answer behavioral...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 207: What to Do When You Think You Bombed an Interview, with Pharoah Bolding Airdate: September 4, 2019 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...

An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten Wyatt

Podcast Summary: If you’re looking to enter a career where you can serve others and work in a variety of positions, consider working in government. Even if you’ve never held a government position, you can land a fulfilling job with a few strategies. As with most jobs, networking is crucial when...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 206: An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Government Job, with Kirsten Wyatt Airdate: August 28, 2019 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...

How to Create a Thriving Career, with Jen Anderson

Podcast Summary: When you begin a job search, it’s important to know what makes you stand out from the crowd of applicants. Knowing what makes you unique helps employers see how you can help them and allows you to figure out where you will thrive. But how do you discover...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 205: How to Create a Thriving Career, with Jen Anderson Airdate: August 21, 2019 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 Mac Prichard....

How to Own the Room in a Job Interview, with Rachel Beohm

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: 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 is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life....

Everything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy Notowitz

Podcast Summary: As a vice president or C-level executive, you need to find an executive search firm that understands your industry and your expertise. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, a good executive search firm will continue to build their relationship with you and keep you...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 203: Everything You Need to Know About Executive Search Firms, with Roy Notowitz Airdate: August 7, 2019 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 Find a Job (Without Using a Job Board), with Lisa Rangel

Podcast Summary: If you are depending on job boards alone to help you find your next job, you are limiting your options. Only one in five hires are made through job boards. Job boards aren’t bad, says Find Your Dream Job guest Lisa Rangel. But if you want to get...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 202: How to Find a Job (Without Using a Job Board), with Lisa Rangel Airdate: July 31, 2019 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...

Why Mindset Matters When You Pivot Careers, with Angela Yeh

Podcast Summary: Your mindset not only affects how you see yourself, but it also affects how others see you. However, mindset is often confused with goals. Find Your Dream Job guest Angela Yeh explains that mindset is having a healthy awareness of your strengths, weaknesses, and what type of situations...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 201:  Why Mindset Matters When You Pivot Careers, with Angela Yeh Airdate: July 24, 2019 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 Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth

Podcast Summary: If you’re considering enlisting a staffing agency to help you find your next job, you need to understand exactly how they work. Find Your Dream Job guests Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth join Mac this week to underline that recruiters are not career coaches and explore how staffing...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 200: How Staffing Agencies Work, with Heather Gordon and Moira Farnsworth Airdate: July 17, 2019 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...

Why You Don’t Need to Go to Networking Events, with David Burkus

Podcast Summary: Do you attend networking events but find yourself talking only to people you already know? Meet ups and mixers can be awkward, especially if you’re shy or you don’t know anyone there. Find Your Dream Job guest David Burkus says you can confidently skip any event where the...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 199: Why You Don’t Need to Go to Networking Events, with David Burkus Airdate: July 10, 2019 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 Must Do Before Applying to Jobs, with Connel Valentine

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 198: What You Must Do Before Applying to Jobs, with Connel Valentine Airdate: July 3, 2019 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...

How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas

Podcast Summary: 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...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 197: How to Find Your Career Purpose, with Erin Thomas Airdate: June 26, 2019 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,...

How to Deal with Resume Gaps, with Chris Villanueva

Podcast Summary: No matter who you are or what you do, eventually, you will have gaps on your resume. It’s simply unavoidable. Whether you take time off to raise a family, get laid off, or you leave a job after a short period of time, you will have to deal...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 196: How to Deal With Gaps in Your Resume, with Chris Villanueva Airdate: June 19, 2019 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...

How to Find and Impress Recruiters in Your Industry, with Blake Thiess

Podcast Summary: Recruiters receive dozens of cover letters and resumes every day. How can you increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters online and receive more job offers? Find Your Dream Job guest Blake Thiess offers a specific set of strategies. In order to get noticed online, Blake says...

Podcast Transcript: Find Your Dream Job, Episode 195: How to Stand Out Online with Employers, with Blake Thiess Airdate: June 12, 2019 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...