Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

Mac Prichard
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Build a career that matters to you with job search strategies and career advice from Find Your Dream Job. Every week, we share insider secrets and job search tips on how to get a great job and develop a purposeful career. Looking for your first job, searching for direction in your career, or just need tools to find a job? Join Mac Prichard, the Mac's List team, and our expert guests every week for job search inspiration, empathy, and actionable advice to help you find work that matters! Find out more at https://www.macslist.org/podcast

  1. 4H AGO

    How to Choose the Right Career for You, with Dalan Vanterpool

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts/career-happiness/how-to-choose-the-right-career-for-you-with-dalan-vanterpool) One of the biggest challenges that you will face in your professional life is choosing a career. It’s not only recent college graduates who 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 best fit for you, no matter your age? Find Your Dream Job guest Dalan Vanterpool says that before you begin thinking about certain roles, you need to ask yourself five specific questions. The answers to these questions can help you land a job that not only allows you to excel in your work, but also provides an atmosphere that you enjoy being a part of every day. About Our Guest: Dalan Vanterpool is a private banker and career development expert from the British Virgin Islands. Dalan hosts the Careers and Cash Flow podcast. His show helps young professionals build meaningful careers that lead to more time, money, and freedom. Resources in This Episode: Dalan’s podcast, Careers and Cash Flow, will show you how to transform from an average employee to an amazing leader. Dalan offers essential career advice for young professionals on his website, dalanvanterpool.com. If you wait for employers to bring up salary, you’re wasting your time and energy. My guide, How to Talk About Money in an Interview, shows you how to do salary research before meeting with a hiring manager. Learn how to be more comfortable talking about money and get the tools you need to request a higher salary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  2. FEB 25

    Why You Need to Track and Talk About Your Wins, with Ashlie Journet

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16651&preview=true) 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 their resumes don’t reflect the results they’ve delivered. Ashlie breaks down what employers look for, like evidence you saved time, cut costs, worked across teams, and solved problems. She suggests keeping a “brag book” to record achievements, feedback, and metrics so you’re ready to confidently show up in your applications and interviews. Tailor each resume, highlight your strongest wins up top, and ask hiring managers about their challenges so you can show how your results meet their needs. Listen now to learn how to share your wins and stand out. About Our Guest: Ashlie Journet is a recruiter and HR professional and runs The Candidate Advocate Resume Writing Services.  Resources in This Episode: Connect with Ashlie on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  3. FEB 18

    What Do You Really Want? with Jennifer Schwartz

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (⁠https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16634&preview=true⁠)  When someone asks, “What are you looking for?” it can feel like a simple question, but your answer can shape your entire job search. Many candidates struggle to articulate that answer. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, executive and life coach Jennifer Schwartz explains why knowing where you want to go makes it easier to focus your energy and make clear decisions. Jennifer talks about how imposter syndrome, fear and other people’s expectations can cloud what you truly want. She offers ways to define your next role, from making a personal list of priorities to framing your goals around what you want to do to looking for evidence that your ideal job exists. This conversation will help you trust yourself and move toward work that fits your life today. About Our Guest: ⁠Jennifer Schwartz⁠ is an executive and life coach.  Resources in This Episode: ⁠Connect with Jennifer⁠ on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

  4. FEB 11

    A Recruiter Shares Her Hiring Secrets, with Claire Martin

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16642&preview=true)  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 decade recruiting and hiring. She explains how recruiters still read resumes, why research matters in interviews and how follow-up fits into the process. Claire also shares hiring secrets you can use right away. Learn how small details on your resume and LinkedIn profile shape first impressions, how to cultivate connections with an organization and when AI can help or hurt your search. Claire’s advice will help you show up as yourself and stand out in the hiring process. About Our Guest: Claire Martin is the director of employer engagement at Willamette University. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Claire on LinkedIn. Willamette Career Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  5. FEB 4

    How to Get Clear About What You Want, with Sara Stowe

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16628&preview=true) Knowing you want a change in your work life is one thing. Knowing what you want next is another. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Sara Stowe talks about how clarity can shape a stronger, more focused job search. Through her work at True Terpenes and Portland Workforce Alliance, Sara supports professionals and students  as they explore what meaningful, satisfying work looks like for them. Sara shares why rushing toward the next opportunity can lead to frustration, how to spot “bright and shiny” distractions and why values matter more than perks. She also explains how to build a list of priorities, sort your negotiables from your non-negotiables and use your skills to explore new paths. If you’re unsure about your next step, this conversation will help you make thoughtful choices about what comes next. About Our Guest: Sara Stowe is the vice president of people and culture at True Terpenes. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Sara on LinkedIn and visit the Portland Workforce Alliance website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  6. JAN 28

    How to Get Unstuck in Your Job Search, with Diane DeVore

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16625&preview=true)  Feeling stuck is a common part of a job search. But many people aren’t sure how to move forward when their efforts start to feel stalled. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, guest expert Diane DeVore talks about why so many candidates lose momentum and how they can find their way forward. Rather than pushing harder or applying to more roles, Diane encourages job seekers to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and get clear on what they want next. Diane also shares ways to bring focus and self-care back to your search. She talks about how to tailor your resume, build connections, and give yourself room to change. You’ll learn how small, steady steps can help you move forward and find work that feels like a stronger fit for you.  About Our Guest: Diane DeVore is the assistant director for career services at Everett Community College. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Diane on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  7. JAN 21

    How to Maintain and Grow Your Network, with Matthew Warner

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16622&preview=true)  Relationships matter when you’re looking for work. But many people feel unsure how to approach them in a way that feels natural. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, Matthew Warner reframes networking as something deeply human. Rather than collecting contacts, he talks about building relationships with people you enjoy and respect. Matthew explains how investing in your network over time can create trust, shape hiring decisions and help you find work that’s a strong fit. Matthew also offers advice on how to care for your network over time. He compares relationships to a garden that needs regular care, not bursts of attention when you need something. You’ll learn how small actions, consistency and reciprocity can strengthen your connections throughout your career and why a simple check-in can make a meaningful difference. About Our Guest: Matthew Warner is the chief people and culture officer at Friends of the Children - Portland. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  8. JAN 14

    How to Stand Out and Get Hired, with Cory Steward

    Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16558&preview=true)  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, including confidence, curiosity, and a good fit with the team, and why being prepared and personable can leave a lasting impression. Cory also explains why being a little bolder in interviews can help you stand out. Cory offers specific steps to help you show up more confidently in interviews. He explains how to research employers so you feel prepared, ask questions that help you assess whether a role is a good fit, and follow up without overthinking it. He also covers how to manage self-doubt, take thoughtful risks, and know when it’s time to move on. If you want to feel more confident and prepared in interviews, this episode will help you stand out and get hired. About Our Guest: Cory Steward owns and runs the top coaching firm, Get Career Confidence. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Cory on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
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Build a career that matters to you with job search strategies and career advice from Find Your Dream Job. Every week, we share insider secrets and job search tips on how to get a great job and develop a purposeful career. Looking for your first job, searching for direction in your career, or just need tools to find a job? Join Mac Prichard, the Mac's List team, and our expert guests every week for job search inspiration, empathy, and actionable advice to help you find work that matters! Find out more at https://www.macslist.org/podcast

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