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Is it Time to Look for Your Next Job?, with Rob Walker

Podcast Summary: The days of working for the same company for 30-years and retiring with a full pension are a thing of the past. Today, people have a powerful sense they need to consistently consider what their next career or job change will be. There are even employees who are...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our Managing Director, and Jenna...

Find Your Inner Voice in a Job Interview, with Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Podcast Summary: Here’s a secret about interviews: they aren’t about your skills or abilities. (If you land an interview, the employer already assumes you’ve got the skills for the job.) Instead, interviews are all about fit. As a candidate, you need to show the employer that you understand their needs,...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts Ben Forstag, our managing director and Jenna...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Day, with Matt Kepnes

Podcast Summary: If you are unemployed you may find yourself with an abundance of unstructured time on your hands. But this isn’t an excuse to slack. You want to maximize productivity of your time and energy–particularly with the effort you’re putting into your job search. This week’s guest, Matt Kepnes...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

How to Nail Your Next Phone Interview, with Hannah Morgan

Podcast Summary: Phone interviews can be one of the most difficult aspects of the job search process. It’s all the pressure and stress of an in-person interview, without the benefits of seeing the interviewer’s body language, facial expressions, and nonverbal feedback. Employers use phone interviews to save time, get a...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

Treat Your Career as if You’re an Entrepreneur, with Michelle Ward

Podcast Summary: In today’s economy, everyone needs to be an entrepreneur. Regardless of whether you run your own business or work for someone else, whether you’re employed or looking for work, you always need to be thinking about selling your most important product: YOU! This means building a network within...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag, our managing director and Jenna...

How to Make the Most of a Networking Event, with Angela Copeland

Podcast Summary: To make the most of networking events, you have to use them as opportunities to build and deepen professional relationships. You shouldn’t go to a mixer or open house to land a job; you should go to meet people and learn about your industry. Build a strong network...

Podcast Transcript: 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 your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

Mac Prichard’s Interview on the Making Oregon Podcast

Podcast Summary: On July 14, 2016 Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, was interviewed on Making Oregon, a podcast that highlights innovators, makers, doers, disruptors, foodies, dreamers, and groundbreakers from across the state of Oregon. Mac and host Terry St. Marie discuss Mac’s entrepreneurial journey in Oregon, how he build...

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What Successful People Do Differently, with Don Hutcheson

Podcast Summary: How do successful people think? What do they do that contributes to their success? While there is no perfect formula for success, there are a some general tendencies that can make you more successful.  This week’s guest, Don Hutcheson, explains what you can do to maximize your chances...

Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, a podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

How Women Can Get Back to Work After a Career Break, with Jennifer Gefsky

Podcast Summary: Did you know 90% of women who opt out of the workforce will return at some point? The most common reason women decide to opt out is to take care of their children, and in the case of the Generation X-ers to care for elderly parents. While most...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director and Jenna...

Why You Need to Toot Your Own Horn at Work, with Dan Rust

Podcast Summary: Keeping a record of your career accomplishments is your responsibility. Your manager may not remember all the amazing things you do, so it’s your job to remind them–especially when a juicy promotion becomes available. Promoting yourself is part of good career management. So says this week’s guest, Dan...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

How to Get Your Next Raise, with Josh Doody

Podcast Summary: Just about everyone wants an increase in salary. But few of us ever ask our managers for a pay bump or even know how to ask for a raise. Instead we keep our heads down and hope that our hard work gets noticed and rewarded. Sometimes that works....

Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired at the career you want, and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard, your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

Ace a Job Interview with Body Language, with Vanessa Van Edwards

Podcast Summary: Did you know that your body language is responsible for 60% of your communications and that first impressions are nonverbal? This week’s guest, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares some body language best practices for acing a job interview, based on her team’s scientific research. Body language research shows us...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host, and publishers of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, our managing director, and Jenna...

How to Make Your Job Virtual, with Melissa Mathews

Podcast Summary: Do you dream of having a virtual job?  A professional gig you can do anywhere, anytime–even from home in your pajamas? It might be possible to convert your existing position into a virtual job. You just need to know how to negotiate this transition with your employer. Most...

Podcast Transcript: 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 your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag, our Managing Director, and Jenna...

How to Get a Job You Love, with Scott Barlow

Podcast Summary: Do you know how to get a job you love? It’s okay if you don’t. Most people do not believe it is even possible. A traditional job search includes scouring job postings and identifying with skills an employer is looking for. Today’s conversation turns the table on tradition...

Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired at the career you want and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard, your host, and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking, with Trina Isakson

Podcast Summary: Networking for introverts can be a stressful experience. But networking is absolutely essential for landing the best jobs. You can’t avoid it if you want to find the job of your dreams. The key to networking for introverts is to be prepared, be strategic, and have a clear...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-hosts Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...

How to Create Your Own Job Online, with Sean Ogle

Podcast Summary: Do you want to work at home?  Thanks to the internet, jobs that used to require you to sit in an office can now be done online.  Our guest this week, Sean Ogle, teaches people to a make a living by creating their own online jobs. Remote work...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List,...

How to Be Productive in Your Job Search, with Mike Vardy

Podcast Summary: Job hunting takes a lot of time, energy, and attention to detail. It’s a job in-and-of-itself! You might start your day reading several job boards. Then you complete and send a job application.  Next you email requests for informational meetings. And that’s followed by writing thank you notes....

Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is find your dream job, the podcast that helps you get hired at the career you want and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined my co-hosts, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List and...

What to Do After a Job Interview, with Deena Pierott

Podcast Summary: We talked in an earlier show about what you can do to prepare for a job interview. But what happens next after you’ve met with your interviewers? Following up after an interview can make the difference between getting a job offer or a terse rejection letter. This week we’re talking...

Podcast Transcript: Mac Prichard: This is Find Your Dream Job. The podcast that helps you get hired at the career you want and make a difference in life. I’m Mac Prichard, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...

Mac Prichard’s Interview on the Non Profit Hour

Podcast Summary: Many job seekers are interested in a nonprofit career as a vehicle for rewarding, socially-impactful work. But landing a nonprofit job isn’t easy. Competition is fierce – particularly for the most desirable positions. And the nonprofit sector itself is sometimes quite insular, with the the most plum jobs...

Podcast Transcript: Jenna Forstrom: 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 Jenna Forstrom, the community manager here at Mac’s List. Several months ago, Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List was...

How to Cope with a Job Loss, with Marsha Warner

Podcast Summary: Please note that Marsha Warner has retired. This podcast was recorded prior to her retirement. Losing your job–regardless of the reason why–can be a shock to the system. Even if you didn’t love it, losing your job suddenly can trigger a flood of emotions: upset, embarrassment, fear, and...

Podcast Transcript: 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, your host and publisher of Mac’s List. I’m joined by my co-host, Ben Forstag, managing director of Mac’s List...