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Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development InsightsEpisode 99. How To Reenergise Your Job Search And Find Your Dream Job – Mac PrichardLooking for ideas to help boost your job search and find your dream job? I had the pleasure of discussing this, insights from his top ranked podcast “Find Your Dream Job” and so much more with Mac Prichard on Episode 99 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Even if you don't have a natural talent in a specific area, you can attain a decent level of skill by working hard,
Why it’s important to just start and not overthink,
How making a public commit...
2025-09-1046 min
The Uncommon Career Podcast: Job Search & Transformative Career Coaching123. Top Networking Tips from Mac Prichard, Host of Find Your Dream Job Podcast
In this episode, founder and CEO of Mac's List, Mac Prichard, joins the show to discuss the importance of networking for career advancement. He emphasizes that job seekers should always maintain a strong professional network, even while employed, due to the likelihood of changing jobs several times throughout their careers.
Learn about the hidden job market, and how many positions are filled through referrals rather than job boards. Discover key strategies for effective networking, including joining professional associations, attending conferences, volunteering, and engaging on LinkedIn.
Timestamps
00:30 The Importance of Networking
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2025-08-0521 min
Hiring For Good PodcastHFG: From Mac’s List to Meaningful Work – Mac Prichard’s Career Lessons – Ep 39Welcome to Hiring For Good, a podcast presented by Acumen Executive Search exploring the transformative power of leadership—and what happens when the right person takes the job.In this episode, co-hosts Suzanne Hanifin (President, Acumen Executive Search) and Tanis Morris sit down with Mac Prichard, founder of Mac’s List—Oregon’s premier job board and a nationally recognized career resource.About Mac Pitchard:Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List...
2025-07-2431 min
The Career Happiness PodcastEpisode 249 - Finding your dream job with Mac PrichardIn this episode I spoke to guest Mac Prichard. Mac is a careers expert, business owner and author. The main themes we spoke about in this episode 1. Who Mac is, what he does and his business 2. How did the idea of his podcast come about 3. What is a job board and how to use them effectively4. The hiring process in relation to job hunting 5. Networking tips and advice whilst job hunting 6. How to find hidden jobs in the job market 7. Mac’s career story and...
2025-04-0435 min
Your Won LifeUnlocking Job Search Success- Mac Prichard Find Your Dream Job! Career expert Mac Prichard shares essential job search strategies, including networking, uncovering hidden opportunities, and interview preparation. With 10 years of podcasting on the topic of finding your dream job, and 500 episodes, Mac offers practical advice to land your dream job faster. Key Takeaways: Be Specific: Know the job you want and target specific employers. Leverage Networking: Most jobs are filled through referrals—connect strategically. Limit Online Job Searching: Don't rely solely on job boards—build real human connections. Understand Hiring: Employers are worried about...
2025-03-261h 06
Let's Talk Marketing w/NDUBEp 247 - Hiring Mistakes to Avoid with Mac PrichardIn this episode of Let's Talk Marketing with NDUB, Nathan Webster engages with Mac Pritchard, founder of Mac's List, discussing the nuances of hiring and job searching. Mac shares his journey from a communications professional to a job board operator, emphasizing the importance of human connections in hiring. The conversation delves into common hiring mistakes, the significance of clear job postings, and the impact of company culture on attracting talent. Mac provides actionable insights for both job seekers and employers, highlighting the need for effective communication and a positive hiring experience. In this conversation, Mac Prichard discusses essential hiring pr...
2025-03-0346 min
The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group"Be clear about the job you want... (employer) to include a salary range... money matters, so does culture." with Mac Prichard, on Job Seeking, Hiring, and MentorshipMac Prichard is the founder and CEO of Mac's List, a well established regional job posting and HR advisory organization in Oregon and Washington. In this episode, Mac discusses with Zhou about good practices and advice for job seekers, hiring managers and employers, mentors and mentees.
"Be Clear." is the loud and clear message from Mac to everyone who's job seeking and hiring.
Connect with, learn from, and work with Mac:
Mac's List, www.macslist.org
Find Your Dream Job podcast, www.macslist.org/podcasts
Mac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/
2025-01-0841 min
Who Ya Know ShowMac Prichard | Turn Conversations into Careers: The Art of Smart Job SearchesAbout the Guest(s):
Mac Prichard is a seasoned communications professional with a rich background in politics, government, and nonprofits. He successfully ran a public relations agency for 15 years and is the founder of Mac’s List, an innovative job board platform that enhances the hiring process. Mac is highly esteemed for his expertise in networking and career development, providing insightful advice to job seekers and employers alike. As a podcast host, he shares career advice on "Find Your Dream Job," helping individuals navigate the job market effectively.
Episode Summary:
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2024-12-121h 06
Negotiate AnythingHidden Job Market Secrets with Mac PrichardRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Mac Prichard, seasoned public relations expert and owner of Mac’s List, to explore the intricacies of navigating the hidden job market. Mac shares invaluable insights drawn from his extensive career in communications and politics, shedding light on why a significant number of job openings are never advertised and the strategic steps job seekers can take to uncover these hidden opportunities. Throughout their engaging discussion, th...
2024-09-0129 min
We Are VIP PodcastFounder & CEO Of "Mac's List" Mac PrichardMac Prichard, CEO of Mac’s List and Recruitment, joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about strategies to land your next role. Mac owns and operates Mac's List, a certified B corporation that serves employers and job seekers in Oregon and Washington. The Mac’s List team shares more than job listings. They provide free educational services for job seekers and employers, partner with local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and produce a weekly career advice podcast , “Find Your Dream Job.” They serve as a platform to bring together passionate job seekers and great employers in an effort to make wor...
2024-02-0535 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast | Career Clarity & Career Pivots for Mid-Career Women# 234: Intentional Job Search Strategies with Mac PrichardIn this episode of the Career Change Maker Podcast I am joined by Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert, podcaster, connector, communications strategist, and business owner. We discuss both how to look for work and how to hire smarter.There has been a shift in the way candidates view jobs, it’s less about monetary gain and more about if your values align and if there is flexibility. If you are ready to find a career that aligns with your goals this episode will guide you towards finding a job you really want, getting the interview an...
2023-12-1335 min
Thorn City Spotlight ShowMac Prichard, Founder & CEO of Mac's List as well as the Host of Find Your Dream Job PodcastSend us a textIn this enlightening episode of the Thorn City Syndicate Spotlight Show, we sit down with Mac Pritchard, the founder and CEO of Mac's List and the host of the "Find Your Dream Job" podcast. Mac shares his inspiring journey, from his career background to the inception of Mac's List, a platform dedicated to making hiring more human and helping individuals find meaningful work.Mac delves into the challenges of the job search process and offers valuable insights into how both job seekers and employers can navigate this landscape more effectively. Discover...
2023-10-0731 min
Salary Negotiations Made SimpleIs there a hidden job market? Decoding the job search process with Mac PrichardI have Mac Prichard in the studio today, host of the podcast, "Find your Dream Job." We provide practical advice for job seekers, covering topics such as understanding the hidden job market, building a strong professional network, and effectively using LinkedIn for career growth. Mac shares his insights from his extensive experience as the host of the "Find Your Dream Job" podcast and his role in running the job board, "Mac's List." About Mac's List Mac's List is a Pacific Northwest job board driven by a simple idea: the hiring process should be mo...
2023-08-1037 min
Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast168: Three Things You Need to Do in an Informational Interview with Mac PrichardSend us a textDo you ever wonder how a conversation could be your ticket to your dream job? Let’s demystify this together with Mac Prichard, host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, who joins us today to talk about the power of informational interviews. Mac, who once found himself on the brink of cashing his last unemployment check, shares his journey back to his career track and the significant role his network played in his comeback.Together, we dissect the anatomy of a successful informational interview. We discuss how to infuse your in...
2023-07-2037 min
The Midlife Career Rebel PodcastLand Your Next Position Using the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List - Episode #62Episode #62 - Land Your Next Position Using the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List
The hidden job market refers to job openings that are not publicly advertised or posted online. Instead, these job opportunities are often filled through word-of-mouth referrals or recommendations, networking, and personal connections. Mac Prichard, Founder and CEO of Macs List, a career hub and job board, is going to break down what it takes to tap into the hidden job market to land your ideal position.
In this episode of the Mi...
2023-05-1143 min
WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk with Elaine Lou Cartas45. How You Can Have a Fulfilling Job and Life with Mac PrichardAre you feeling unfulfilled in your job? Is your job having a negative impact on your personal life?If you feel uncertain about your career, question your value at work, or experience low self-esteem, these could be signs of an identity crisis. Tune in to this episode of Color Your Dreams to hear me discuss and unpack what an identity crisis is and how to move forward from one with the founder and CEO of Mac’s List, Mac Prichard.We’re teaching you how to do a personal audit to assess how you’re priori...
2023-04-2032 minNegotiate AnythingNavigating the Hidden Job Market with Mac PrichardRequest A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/For employers: They invest highly in how to hire the best talent, online courses, and resources for employers. For employees: The minutiae of job search, strategic, and tactical advice.In this episode, you'll learn:
What does the hidden job market really mean?
The big "Why" it is a hidden market.
The very first step in the job search process.
We discuss:
How to overcome the fea...
2023-03-1526 min
Vroom Vroom Veer with Jeff SmithMac Prichard – Find a Job that Matters (BOV)This is one of my favorite episodes. I learned about about me and my current thoughts on MY career and work. I learned that I'm done with my "career" and mostly in pre-retirement wind down phase. You might learn something about you as well.
Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog, and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management.
A leading career expert, Mac helps peo...
2023-03-0655 min
All Shine, No FlashSeason 2, Episode 29: Mac Prichard, Founder of Mac's List and Prichard CommunicationsOn this episode of #AllShineNoFlash we talk with Mac Prichard, owner of Prichard Communication and Mac’s List. Mac’s List, which started off as a way for Mac to find careers for his colleagues, became a leading job board in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Prichard Communications is one of the city’s most respected PR firms, and after more than 15 years in business, Mac will officially close the agency’s doors at the end of 2022. Listen as we sit down with Mac and discuss how he got his start in communications, why election campaign work is similar...
2022-12-2133 min
Job Tales - I interview professionals to help you become who you wish to be#71 The profession of Public Relations Specialist - Mac Prichard"Public relations specialists are responsible for growing, shaping, and maintaining a company's reputation and brand" [www.glassdoor.com]. Mac Prichard tells us his story as a PR specialist. He defines it as a storytelling job. Today it’s a very demanded job, hence competition is high. How do you land a job in PR? Listen to the podcast and you’ll discover some interesting advice.Here's Mac's PR companywww.prichardcommunications.comMac also runs his own podcast:"Find Your Dream Job"macslist.org/podcastsand Mac's List:mac...
2022-09-2425 min
Path to PassionHow to Find Work That Matters w/ Mac Prichard - Ep. 21On today’s episode we sit down with Mac Prichard and discuss the key to finding work that truly matters to you. Mac, the founder of www.macslist.org, a job board and career hub based out of Portland, Oregon, connects people with jobs that have purpose. Not only is he a published author, but also hosts his own podcast show. So, how do we find work that truly matters to us and lights us up? How can we feel more engaged, connected, and excited about our work? In today’s episode, we sit down with Prichard and d...
2022-08-3137 min
The Meaning Movement: Rediscover your Passion, Avoid Burnout, and Do Work You Love.Networking and Career Management with Mac Prichard Mac Prichard is a career expert, communications strategist and business owner. He holds a Master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He believes in making a difference in communities through his service and relationships. Mac is the founder of Mac’s List — a platform to connect people to jobs in the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on facilitating a more human hiring process. He started Mac’s List in 2001 — informally at first — and went on to become a certified B Corporation in 2017. Today...
2022-08-1236 min
The Exclusive Career CoachThe 3 Things You MUST Do in an Informational Interview (with Mac Prichard)Mac Prichard, of Mac’s List, is a third-time guest on the podcast!Mac and I have talked on previous episodes about informational interviews. Today, we do a deep dive on how to conduct an informational interview, including the three things you MUST do during this conversation.Mac shares the things he sees job seekers doing wrong in their informational interviews, how to set up the meeting, how to end the meeting, and how to follow up afterward.You can find Mac Prichard at ma...
2022-07-0643 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobBringing Your Authentic Self To Work, with Meghan PrichardWe often hear about the importance of authenticity in the workplace. But how can you show your authentic self at work if you haven’t shown it during the application and interview process? Do you want a job that forces you to be one person at work and another in your personal life? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Meghan Prichard shares how she added her unique personality to her resume and the positive feedback she got from doing so. Meghan also explains how she used her personal interests and common bonds with others to develop he...
2021-09-1318 min
The Job Hunting PodcastTwo Career Experts Discuss What Makes Professionals Successful at Job-Hunting - with Mac Prichard (Ep 97)Subscribe to Renata's weekly newsletter for exclusive content for corporate professionals and new episodes of the Job Hunting Podcast.About our guest, Mac Prichard:Mac Prichard is on a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. He is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest. It serves job seekers and employers in Oregon and Washington with its top-tier job board and courses, books, events, and other resources that bring people together to find better jobs and happier careers. Mac...
2021-08-3035 minThe Exclusive Career CoachNetworking Secrets for Job Seekers (with Mac Prichard)Today, I have a return guest – Mac Prichard. Mac runs the highly successful Mac’s List for employment opportunities in the Portland area. The site also offers a wealth of tips for both job seekers and employers looking to hire. Mac is also the host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast.We're talking about networking secrets for job seekers. Mac talks about the most misunderstood concept job seekers have around networking and how to network during a pandemic. He also gives us his top 5 networking secrets.Connect with Mac via his Find...
2021-03-2439 min
People in Transition29. Mac Prichard - Communication and career expertMac Prichard is a communications strategist, career expert, and business owner based in Portland, Oregon. His career and businesses are built on his commitment to service, relationships, and community-building. His two businesses are: Prichard Communications, founded in 2007, is a public relations agency that works with social change makers across the country; and, Mac’s List, founded in 2001, has evolved into a one-of-a-kind regional job board and career community.In this episode, Mac discusses:· If a friend of his lost his job, the 3 things he would coach that friend to do are:o Take time for yo...
2021-03-0137 min
Transform Your WorkplaceHow to Write Compelling Job Posts to Attract the Best Candidates with Mac PrichardWith the help of technology, publishing your job posts has never been easier. The challenge, how will you stand out and attract the best pool of job seekers? In a sea of job postings, how do you help a qualified individual seeking for a job find your job posts? In this episode, we are joined by the career expert Mac Prichard to answer questions related to job search and job postings! Mac is a Communications Strategist and the Founder and Publisher of Mac's List, a top source for job listings in Portland, Oregon a...
2020-07-2322 min
Career YakSetting Goals and Pursuing Your Dream Job - Mac Prichard of Mac's ListMac Prichard, founder of a Pacific Northwest job board Mac's List and host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast, joins the show to share his career expertise and his own work life story. From goal setting, to starting his own business, to what practical steps to take in pursuing your dream job, listen in as we learn valuable career lessons with Mac!Find Mac online!Mac's ListFind Your Dream Job PodcastMac on LinkedInMac's Book recommendation: Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziFind Career Yak Online
2020-06-0848 min
Going SoloEntrepreneurs Take Charge Featuring Mac PrichardMac Prichard is the founder of Mac’s List, a job board and career hub in the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes for all. Mac is also the author of the book Land Your Dream Job Anywhere and host of the weekly career advice podcast Find Your Dream Job.We discuss:Transferrable skills that make the light bulb go on [2:11]A situation where you can make a difference [7:20]Why you should not gamble all your chips on one color [9:27]The hidden dignity that comes with temporary work [12:08]New habits that virt...
2020-04-1723 min
All Things College and Career#36 | Land Your Dream Job Anywhere with Mac PrichardWe are excited to introduce you to an amazing guy, Mac Prichard. Mac is the creator of Mac's List, a premier job board and career resource site, author of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, host of a very successful career podcast Find Your Dream Job, and founder and President of Prichard Communications a communications firm which "helps social changemakers and leading philanthropic organizations do what they do best—identify problems, find solutions and make change happen."He shared with us a ton of great tips that will help anyone looking for a job or...
2020-02-2346 minThe Exclusive Career CoachHow to Hack the Hidden Job Market (with Mac Prichard)This week’s guest is Mac Prichard, speaking with me about How to Hack the Hidden Job Market.80% of all jobs are never publicly advertised, but there are ways to access this treasure trove of work opportunities.Mac explains:-Why the hidden job market exists-What kinds of tactics help jobseekers break into the hidden job market-How to execute a less frustrating, win-win job searchYou can find Mac Prichard on his weekly career podcast, Find Your Dream Job, wherever yo...
2020-01-2200 min
Work From The Inside Out57: Master Job Search Skills to Succeed with Mac PrichardMac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. Mac is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere” and host of the weekly career advice podcast, Find Your Dream Job.Mac has had a varied career from his early years in Latin American policy and communications to working as a spokesman for elected officials and on political campaigns. Through everything he has do...
2020-01-1537 min
GovLove - A Podcast About Local GovernmentStrategic Communications & Networking with Mac PrichardSharing ideas, experiences and stories. Mac Prichard the President of Prichard Communications and Founder of Mac's List joined the podcast to talk about local government communications and job searching. He talked about how communications plans need to be strategic and align with the goals of the organization. Mac also discussed his "Find Your Dream Job" podcast and the skills of job searching. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
2019-07-2442 min
Enlightenment of Change91. Mac Prichard - How to Overcome Ageism in a Job Search Connie's inspiring quote is by ~ Johnny Ball "Discrimination due to age is one of the great tragedies of modern life.The desire to work and be useful is what makes life worth living, and to be told your efforts are not needed because you are the wrong age is a crime." Do you know people who lost their job, in their 50's, due to their company being sold or due to internal restructuring? Â We all know someone who has faced this situation. Now are you ready for some scary stats? More than half o...
2019-07-0837 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobBuilding a Nonprofit Career, with Amy ChuSwitching job sectors can be challenging for any job seeker. But it's not impossible to make the switch, especially if you have a strong network of support around you. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Amy Chu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amynchu/) and I discuss how she went from a career in technology to a more fulfilling one in the nonprofit world. Amy also shares how she used networking and professional organizations within the nonprofit field to build up a significant support network that still supports her today. Learn more about Amy’s career history be...
2019-06-1016 minEnlightenment of Change82. Mac Prichard - How To Hire & Retain The Right People Connie's Inspiring quote today is by ~ Chris Grosser "Opportunities don't happen, you create them." Are you finding it difficult to hire quality people to join your organization? Or are the folks sending in their resumes not the right fit for the job's posted? Why? And how can you get the right people to interview, accept the position and stick around for the long haul? Maybe it's time to look at your hiring practices and see where you may be derailing your organization, so you can stop wasting valuable resources like time and money!
2019-05-0639 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobListener Survey Questions: Job Search Advice from the Mac’s List TeamEvery year, the “Find Your Dream Job” team asks listeners for their feedback on the podcast format, length, and topics. We discovered that 18 percent of listeners are interested in exploring the topic of career change, and 15 percent are interested in discussing job search strategies. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s listener survey, your feedback goes a long way towards making the show better! We greatly appreciate your support. We also received dozens of great questions from listeners about job hunting, networking, and career building. On today’s bonus episode, Mac and Jessica sit down to answer...
2019-04-2916 min
High Performance Leadership PodcastHiring Right the First Time with Mac PrichardToday we’re talking with Mac Prichard. He’s the founder of Mac’s List, a regional job board that helps people build skills, find jobs, and grow their careers. We talk about the hiring process from the perspective of the company and the potential hire. He tells us red flags to look out for and ways to find the jobs that aren’t posted anywhere.Check out Mac on Mac's List.Here's their Facebook Page.Connect with them on LinkedIn.Find them on Twitter.Check out their Instagra...
2019-03-0900 min
Career Warrior Podcast#30) Uncovering the Hidden Job Market | Informational Interviews | Mac Prichard of Mac's ListToday, we are going to delve into the art of informational interviews.I am proud to bring on Mac Prichard, who is a true authority in informational interviews. Mac Prichard founded Mac’s List, an online platform that connects job seekers with meaningful work opportunities in Portland. Mac has taught both employers and job seekers to build a better job search landscape through courses, books, events, and even his very own weekly career advice podcast: Find Your Dream Job. (https://www.macslist.org/podcasts)Mac --a graduate of The University of Iowa and Ha...
2019-02-1442 min
PR TalkEpisode 45: Mac Prichard: Prichard CommunicationsPR Talk host Amy Rosenberg sits down with founder and president of the social change communications firm to talk about his companies, running a PR firm and advice for getting into the industry. Read the entire recap at www.veracityagency.com/podcast/mac-prichard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-01-2324 min
YAK ABOUT TODAY146 I Act Young, But am I TOO old to get the JOB! Mac Prichard Tells me.I'm lucky enough to think young, act young and keep myself physically young. BUT, am i really too old to go back into the workforce. I asked my new friend Mac Prichard to help me out here.When Mac’s List began, it didn’t have a name. It wasn’t a company. It was just one person who wanted to serve his professional network and help people find work that mattered to them.Back in 2001, Mac Prichard started emailing job openings to a few dozen friends and colleagues. He wanted to keep in touch and share great w...
2018-10-2923 min
Jazzed About WorkJobs Expert, Mac PrichardMac Prichard, author of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, has plenty of practical tips for anyone contemplating a career shift. He’s a respected job search expert, author and podcaster. And Mac’s List, his an online platform, is packed with helpful resources, including jobs listings for Oregon and Washington State. In this podcast episode, Mac describes how he has built two thriving businesses on the strength of his professional network, and goes on to explain how he has taught thousands of people how to grow their careers by building relationships with other people. Mac also offers suggestions for surv...
2018-07-1939 minEnlightenment of Change39. Mac Prichard - How to network your way to your dream jobConnie's quote is by ~ Robert Kiyosaki "The richest people in the world look for and build Networks, everyone else looks for work." Wow, does that nail it or what? When we are in networking mode, what we really need to do is listen – how can we help that contact? what connections can we make for them?" The funny thing, most of us are really bad at networking. Picture it. You and a couple of colleagues attend an important networking event where the big players go. You and your colleagues walk in and determined to...
2018-07-0942 min
Why Try Podcast, with Nicholas PihlMac Prichard (Mac’s List, Founder)Mac Prichard started his company, Mac’s List as a way of serving his network and maintaining his relationships with them. […]
2018-06-2223 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?EP 92: Mac Prichard, Prichard Communications & Mac's ListToday's episode is a little different than usual, and I loved it. I know that I have a lot of listeners who are not entrepreneurs. You're in the corporate world, or you're a student, or you're an employee, or you're in a job that you just cannot stand and you're looking to change jobs or find a job where you can serve on a team that utilizes your gifts. You're looking for a job with purpose and meaning and you just don't know where to start. Well, we've got you covered today! My guest this week is Mac Prichard...
2018-06-0644 min
Butterflies of WisdomMac PrichardAsk Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. In 2018 let be open and honest on Ask Win. To learn more about Ask Win visit http://askwin.weebly.com. To...
2018-05-1646 min
Win CharlesMac PrichardAsk Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. In 2018 let be open and honest on Ask Win. To learn more about Ask Win visit http://askwin.weebly.com. To...
2018-05-1646 minSPU – Social Entrepreneurship with Mac PrichardMac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, and owner of Prichard Communications, joins Tonya Dawn Recla to explore the importance of social entrepreneurship. As a publisher, he writes regularly about job hunting, leads classes on job search skills, and co-hosts the Find Your Dream Job podcast. Furthermore, he provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s [...]
2018-04-2438 min
The Next Chapter with Charlie#68 Mac Prichard: The Art of the Informational InterviewShow Notes I find it shocking the number of people that tell me quite literally they “hate their jobs.” And if they don’t hate their job they are simply dissatisfied by so many things they do more than 40 hours each week. That’s a lot of time of dissatisfaction. Our special guest today is here to help us with that issue. With me today is Mac Prichard, who’s the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, which is an online community of people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which include...
2018-04-1147 min
The Joe Pardo ShowHelping Business Owners Connect with Team Members Who Love Their Work with Mac PrichardAbout Mac Prichard
Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, and a blog and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management.
A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life’s transitions: millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby boomers who...
2018-04-1034 min
Mature Preneurs Talk with Diana Todd-BanksMac Prichard Suggests If You’re Over 50, Now is the Time to Do Something You’ve Always Wanted to Do & That You’re Passionate About - Mature Preneurs TalkMac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List an online community for people looking for rewarding creative and meaningful work. While much of the focus is on jobs in a few US states the articles, blogs, courses and podcast content applies to anyone wherever they are located in the word. They are extremely useful and insightful. Life is full of transitions, and managing even navigating those changes successfully can be very difficult certainly as you progress through life, career, work, and even for those wanting to change direction. How you find or even choose what to do...
2018-03-3138 min
The Quarter Life Comeback with Bryan TeareQLC 099: How to Find Your Dream Job with Mac PrichardIn this episode of The Quarter Life Comeback podcast, I chat to Mac Prichard about finding a dream job, changing careers, and making money while doing good.
The post QLC 099: How to Find Your Dream Job with Mac Prichard appeared first on Bryan Teare.
2018-02-0537 min
The Smallbiz BrainMac Prichard: Land Your Dream JobMac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac 's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog and course s about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management.A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life' s transitions: millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby boomer s who want to change...
2018-01-0421 min
The Smallbiz BrainMac Prichard: Land Your Dream JobMac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac 's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog and course s about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management.
A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life' s transitions: millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby boomer s who want to change...
2018-01-0401 min
Online Success Journey#104: Mac Prichard - Mac is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work.Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. Mac also hosts a weekly podcast, Find Your Dream Job, and is the author of the new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. In addition to Mac's List, Mac runs Prichard Communications, a registered B-Corp creative agency that works with top-tier foundations, non-profits and purpose driven brands across the country.
2018-01-0421 min
The Career Insider Podcast#77 – Career Expert Series – Mac PrichardFor Episode 77 of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing from Mac PrichardThis interview is part of the “Career Expert Series“.Guest Introduction – Mac PrichardMac Prichard is the founder of Mac's List, a community that connects over 80,000 creative and passionate individuals and professionals every month to help them find meaningful and creative careers.Mac's List has been around since 2001, and Mac joins us today to talk about the career space, and what his extensive experience has taught him about careers and job seeking in general.Episode S...
2017-12-2335 min
Repurpose Your Career | Career Pivot | Careers for the 2nd Half of Life | Career Change | Baby BoomerMac Prichard on the Nuts and Bolts of Finding a Job with Purpose and Meaning.Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, a blog, and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. A leading career expert, Mac helps people who are looking for a job during all of life's transitions — Millennials getting a first job, midlife professionals switching sectors, parents getting back to work after raising a family, or baby-boomers who want to change careers. Mac is proud to own two re...
2017-12-1145 min
How to Lose Money94: How to Lose Money by Not Paying Close Attention to Your Finances with Mac PrichardOften it's the basics of business that cause us to fail. Hear how Mac Prichard learned some tough lessons about the importance of details but rebounded to success. Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, and a blog and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. Mac is proud to own two registered B-Corp companies, which use the power of markets to...
2017-12-0431 min
The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™Mac Prichard Teaches You The Secret Art Of How To Find Your Dream JobMac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online job board for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. He's also the founder of Prichard Communications, a fast-growing PR firm that helps clients in the non-profit industry. Mac has had a long and illustrious career in the public and private sector, but his passion lies in helping people succeed in finding their dream jobs.
With over 100,000 visiting Mac's list every month it's easy to see why Mac is highly regarded in the business world. Mac also hosts a weekly podcast called, “Find Your...
2017-09-2652 min
Everything Speaks#58: How to Chase Down Your Dream Job (feat. Mac Prichard)A dream job allows you to contribute in a meaningful way to something you care about. It's also challenging, keeps you on your toes and makes you learn new skills. In 2001 Mac Prichard started an informal email listserv, called Mac's List, highlighting job opportunities in Portland, Oregon. Mac's List has grown immensely and today Mac joins us to shed light on how to chase down your dream job.
2017-08-1541 min
Onward NationBe courageous, with Mac Prichard.Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the website, which includes a job board, a blog, and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. Mac also hosts a weekly podcast called, “Find Your Dream Job” and is the author of the new book, “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Proven strategies for success in every industry How to decide what to say “yes” and “no”...
2017-08-0700 min
Your Career Podcast with Jane Jackson122 Mac Prichard Mac's ListLove Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac's List, an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work. More than 80,000 people a month visit the site, which includes a job board, blog and courses on job hunting and career management.Mac also hosts a weekly podcast, Find Your Dream Job and is author of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere. Mac Prichard and I have a fascinating conversation about his career journey, his career in politics and communications.
2017-05-2128 min
The Lion's Den For Business Men209: Hate your career? Get a better one with Mac PrichardYou don’t have to hate your career…if you play your networking cards right. Today’s guest, Mac Prichard, is president of Prichard Communications, and created Mac’s List, an online community for people looking to find more fulfilling work. Mac is also the author of “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere,” which walks people through a networking process that can get you further ahead faster. Many men, including a lot of Rusty Lion Academy clients, get to the point where they hate their career so much that they have a hard time working with...
2017-05-1100 min
The PodcastMotor Show027: Streamlining Your Podcast Production with Mac PrichardToday I’m talking to Mac Prichard from the Find Your Dream Job Podcast. Mac’s podcast focuses on educating listeners about job hunting and career management so they can find creative and meaningful work in their lives. [podcast_motor_player url=”https://episodes.seriouslysimplepodcasting.com/PodcastMotorShow/027_-Streamlining-Your-Podcast-Production-with-Mac-Prichard.mp3″ title=”027: Streamlining Your Podcast Production with Mac Prichard”] He originally started his website as a local job […]
2017-04-2600 min
Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success™ Radio!Mac Prichard - How to Make a Career Pivot at Any AgeDenise Griffitts interviews the founder and publisher of Mac's List. an online community for people looking for rewarding, creative, and meaningful work.
Mac Prichard runs Prichard Communications, a registered B-Corp creative agency that works with top-tier foundations, non-profits and purpose driven brands across the country.
More than 80,000 people a month visit Mac's List, which includes a job board, a blog, and courses about the nuts and bolts of job hunting and career management. Mac also hosts a weekly podcast, Find Your Dream Job, and is the author of the new book, Land Your Dream Job...
2017-04-071h 00
For Your Success With Katie HornorFYS 010: Mac Prichard - A Positive ImpactToday's guest is Mac Prichard, of Macs List and Prichard Communications. Mac calls himself a late bloomer, as he already had a full career in government, politics, and non-profits. What began as a side hustle in his mid-forties has turned into two 6 figure online businesses. Listen in as Katie and Mac discuss how the energy he felt after helping others find their dream job is what has spurred him on to his own success. Mac has a brand new book out called Land Your Dream Job Anywhere, which is a compilation of 5 years of blog posts...
2017-03-0725 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobMac's Interview on Finance Career LaunchMac Prichard, Founder of Mac’s List and co-host of Find Your Dream Job Podcast was a featured guest expert on Episode #91 of the Finance Career Launch podcast, How to Use Informational Interviews and Networking to Find the Best Jobs Because They Aren’t Posted Anywhere with Dave Mariano. In this podcast, you learn from real finance professionals and other Subject Matter Experts as they discuss Do’s, Don’ts and everything you need to get ahead. Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com. Learn mor...
2017-01-0937 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobTaking the Big Leap into Self-Employment, with Mac PrichardDo you have what it takes to turn your entrepreneurial spirit into a small business? If you can answer yes to just one of three questions you are probably ready to go out on your own. It doesn’t matter if you come from a family of entrepreneurs or if you have been a full-time employee for your entire career. If you know how to run successful projects and want to make every day meaningful and leave the office with a deep level of satisfaction. You may be ready to branch out and start your own business. Ma...
2016-12-1206 min
Discover Your Talent–Do What You Love417: Finding Meaningful, Creative Careers, with Mac PrichardMac Prichard was disillusioned with college. Carrying a mediocre grade point average, he was about to drop out after his sophomore year. Although he barely knew his academic advisor, he decided to have a talk with him before reaching a decision. “He was a nice enough guy, and he made some suggestions I decided to follow.” Mac recalls. “He probably does not recall that conversation. But for me it was life changing.” Today, Mac is the publisher of Mac’s List, an online community for people looking for rewarding careers, doing creative and meaningful work, with 80,000 visitors each month.
2016-12-0629 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobEngagement Rings and Interviews: Is Bling Bias a Thing?With engagement season fast approaching, the Mac's List team (Publisher, Mac Prichard; Managing Director, Ben Forstag; and Community Manager, Jenna Forstrom) sat down to talk about Bruce Hurwitz's LinkedIn post, "When interviewing for a job, lose the ring!" This article was published on August 12, 2016, and caused a bit of media frenzy with over 1,403 comments and 1,020 shares. Hurwitz specifically calls out women who wear large engagement rings as being "high maintenance" and thus hiring managers aren't willing to give them a job offer. Mac Prichard makes a good point that it's illegal to make hiring decisions based on mar...
2016-11-2808 min
The Archive of Awesome083: Expanding Your Career Network with Mac Prichard (Host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast)Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-by-step of a successful informational interview How to grow your network with generosity About Mac Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s clients and leads the agency’s crisis communications, government relations and business development work. He speaks regularly on social...
2016-11-0931 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Hack the Hidden Job MarketOn this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, the Mac's List team, Mac Prichard, Ben Forstag, and Jenna Forstrom talk about the single biggest mistake most job seekers make. They spend too much time and energy on job boards! Job boards can be a great resource. But did you know, 8 out of 10 jobs never make it on a job board? That's employers prefer to hire candidates they already know and trust. If you are looking for a job only on job boards, chances are you are missing out on 80% of the job opportunities you mi...
2016-10-3114 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobMac Prichard on Copeland CoachingOn August 30, 2016 Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, talked with Angela Copeland, career coach and founder of Coaching Copeland, a website that has been helping job seekers for over 10 years. On top of that, Copeland is a Career Corner newspaper columnist and author of "Breaking the Rules & Getting the Job." She also runs Copeland Coaching Podcast, where she interviewed Mac. In this podcast episode, Mac shares his secrets to hacking the hidden job market, to mastering informational interviews, and how long your job search should really take. Thank you for listening to Find...
2016-10-0344 min
Copeland Coaching PodcastFind Your Dream Job Podcast with Mac PrichardThis week, I'm going to try something a little different. I'm sharing a podcast bonus episode! I was recently a guest on the Find Your Dream Job Podcast with Mac Prichard. We talked about how to make the most of networking opportunities, and I want to share our conversation with you. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher. To learn more about the Find Your Dream Job podcast, or Mac's List, visit the Mac's List website at www.macslist.org. Thanks...
2016-09-2735 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobMac’s Interview on the Making Oregon PodcastOn July 14, 2016 Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, talked with Terry Starbucker, cofounder and publisher of Built Oregon, a monthly online magazine that serves to tell Oregon entrepreneurial stories. Built Oregon also has a podcast called, Making Oregon, this podcast brings you Built Oregon conversations with innovators, makers, doers, disruptors, foodies, dreamers, and groundbreakers from all across the state of Oregon. These entrepreneurs talk about the inspiration and ingenuity it takes to make Oregon the best place they know to build and sustain a prosperous lifestyle. In this podcast episode, Mac and Terry talk about...
2016-09-1946 min
Copeland Coaching PodcastHacking the Hidden Job Market - Interview with Mac Prichard from Mac's List in Portland, OR Episode 112 is live! This week, we talk with Mac Prichard in Portland, OR. Mac is the Founder and Publisher of Mac’s List. Mac’s List is an online community that connects more than 80,000 passionate, creative professionals a month to meaningful and creative work and careers. He also hosts career podcast Find Your Dream Job, a podcast for professionals who are looking for new work, meaningful employment, and an opportunity to make a difference in life. On today's episode, Mac shares his secrets to hacking the hidden job market, to mastering informational interviews, and h...
2016-08-3041 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobMac's Interview on the Non Profit HourMany 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 going to well-connected candidates. Finding a nonprofit job requires a strategic approach, solid networking, and a clear understanding of what you have to offer social impact organizations. On February 28, 2016 Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of Mac’s List, explored these issues on the Non Profit Hour, a radio p...
2016-06-2729 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobLessons Learned By The Recently Unemployed, with Marsha WarnerAll too often people only think about career management when they are actively looking for a job. This is a big mistake! Ongoing, proactive career management while you are employed can pay huge dividends next time you are looking for work. Don't wait to lay the foundation for your next job search!
On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Marsha Warner, owner of Portland-based Career Factors, shares professional regrets she's heard from her clients. She reads “Lessons Learned By The Recently Unemployed”, her contribution to our book, Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond).
Avoid...
2016-04-1805 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFind the Work You’re Meant to Do, with Chris GuillebeauDo you know someone who has the perfect job and is getting well paid, too? It might seem that this happened by stroke of luck. In fact, it has nothing do with chance.
People with dream jobs have clear goals and plans to accomplish them. And when you find that job or career, it feels so right, it’s like you were born to do it.
But to get there you must first choose among what can seem like an overwhelming menu of career options.
This week on “Find Your Dream Job” we’re talking ab...
2016-04-1333 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Irresistible to Recruiters, with Arnie FertigLinkedIn is a vital part of any serious job search or recruitment. Smart job hunters use LinkedIn to tell a compelling professional story, document accomplishments, and show what they can do for others. A vast majority (94-97%) of recruiters and employers use the platform to find candidates who have the right skills, experience, and connections.
This week on “Find Your Dream Job,” we talk with Arnie Fertig, a career coach and LinkedIn expert, on how to use this platform to find a job. Arnie knows what recruiters on LinkedIn are looking for. He shares practical tips for buil...
2016-03-1637 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Make a Career Pivot, with Jenny BlakeThese days none of us need to be told that change is the one constant in the workplace. Our job responsibilities change regularly--and so do our careers. The old model of climbing the corporate ladder or sticking with one profession for life is giving way to more fluid, transient, and cross-sector careers.
Just 27% of college graduate have a career related to their major. And the average American worker switches jobs--if not entire careers--every 4.4 years.
So how do you create career stability in a constantly changing job market? By pivoting.
This week on “Find Yo...
2016-03-0932 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobKnowing Yourself is the First Step in the Job Search Process, with Linda Williams FaveroA dream job is one that perfectly fits your abilities, passions, preferred working habits, and lifestyle needs. As such, the first step in finding the perfect job is understanding yourself and knowing exactly what you're looking for in your career.
On this 5-minute bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Linda Williams Favero, career coach and program director at the University of Oregon Alumni Career Services Office, shares the questions you should ask yourself before you start looking for a job. She reads "It's All About You, Knowing Yourself is the First Step in the Job Search P...
2016-03-0705 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobThe Secret Sauce to a Kick-Butt Resume, with Dawn RasmussenAmong human resources professionals, it is commonly held that at least 85 percent of all resumes “suck.” Most resumes are are poorly written and formatted, and–most importantly–they don’t showcase the candidate’s value to the prospective employer.
Where does your resume fall? Is it in the mediocre majority or the awesome, “non-sucky” 15%?
On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Dawn Rasmussen, president of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, shares her advice on crafting a resume that stands out, grabs employers’ attention and lands you the interview. Dawn reads from “The Secret Sauce of Kick-Butt Resume”...
2016-02-2204 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow Women Can Win at Work, with Farai ChideyaGender unfortunately matters in the workplace. Women, on average, earn less than men in virtually every single occupation.
In 2014, female full-time workers in the United States made only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender wage gap of 21 percent. That pay gap has barely budged in 10 years and, at the current rate, it won’t close for decades to come. Women also struggle to move out of middle management and break through the glass ceiling into the highest level of leadership.
This week on Find Your Dream Job, we discuss how women can win...
2016-02-1035 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFour Principles to Guide Your Career, with Ben ForstagFew people's careers play out exactly as planned. Changes of interest, new opportunities, and life in-general all interfere with the perfect, linear career plans we made with high school guidance counselor.
But even if you don't know exactly where you career is going, you can still control its direction. The key is being clear about what's important to you as a person and a professional. You don't need a detailed roadmap--just some guiding principles.
On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Ben Forstag, Mac's List managing director, shares the fundamental concepts that have dri...
2016-02-0805 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Make (and Keep) Professional Resolutions, with Victoria CrispoDid you make a New Year’s resolution to do something different in your career? The list of changes you seek in the next 12 months could include a raise, a promotion, or a new job. Or maybe you want to improve your professional skills by stepping up your networking, increasing your industry knowledge, or adopting new work habits.
Whatever your goal, you’re not alone. More than 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, according to some estimates. (Alas, research suggests only about 8% of people stick to those resolutions.)
So what are you doing to ensure...
2016-01-2735 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Get an Oregon Government Job, with Mac PrichardGovernment jobs are always tough to land. Mastering the oft-byzantine formal application process takes practice and insider know-how. In this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac Prichard shares his experience applying for government jobs. Mac has worked in multiple departments for the State of Oregon, as well as for several local and state-level elected officials.
Mac reads "How To Get An Oregon Government Job", his contribution to the Mac's List book, Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond). And while he speaks primarily about his experience in Oregon, the practical lessons Mac shares are gener...
2016-01-2505 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobPortland's Threads - And Yours, Aubrie DeClerckHAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you all had a festive holiday season and that you're staring 2016 re-energized to build the career of your dreams!
To kick off the new calendar year, the Mac's List team is sharing a bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, featuring one of our most popular guests, Aubrie De Clerck of Portland-based Coaching for Clarity.
In this 3-minute episode, Aubrie reads "Portland's Threads--and Yours", her contribution to the Mac's List ebook, Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond).
If you’re looking for more advice on developing a brand...
2016-01-0403 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow To Land a Tech Job (Even if You Can't Code), with Albert QianWhen you hear the phrase “technology sector” you probably think of multi-billion dollar companies like Google, Apple, or Facebook. But you don’t have to be in Silicon Valley to work in tech. There are opportunities across the globe, both in offices and in working at home. It is one of the fastest growing labor sectors, and the jobs pay above average salaries.
And it’s not just for startup founders, engineers, or coders. The experiences, skills and values that serve you in one field--whether it’s marketing, sales, communications, HR or anything else--can be used in the divers...
2015-12-1635 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow To Be A Founder, with Russ FinkelsteinHave you ever thought about striking out on your own? Maybe you want to start a nonprofit, a private company, or a consulting practice. Perhaps you want to be “solopreneur”--a one person startup.
Whatever road you choose, you need think about carefully about the road ahead. Being a founder offers many benefits, but you should be clear about why you want to do it and understand what it takes to succeed.
This week on Find Your Dream Job Mac talks with serial entrepreneur Russ Finkelstein. Russ was co-founder of Idealist.org, as well as several...
2015-12-0938 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobThe Rules of Working with a Human Resources Department, with Melissa AnzmanYou may want a gig with a cool corporation like Nike, Google, or Apple. Perhaps you’ve targeted a big government agency or a nonprofit. Or maybe your goal is to land a job with small employer. Wherever you’re going, one day you will send your resume to a human resources (HR) department.
For many job seekers the human resources department can seem like a black hole–a place where applications disappear without a trace. But there is a science to working with HR; and, when you know how the process works, a human resources department can be...
2015-12-0240 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobGovernment Jobs and Public Service Careers, with Kirsten WyattIf you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world you’ll likely consider a career in public service.
A government job--at the local, state or federal level--can offer you the opportunity to address issues that matter, such as education, the environment, and homelessness. You can find positions suited to every interest and skill, from art history to zoology. And the work itself can be gratifying.
But getting your first government job can be challenging. The application process usually requires patience and persistence. And managing a career in public service requires thou...
2015-11-2540 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobAn Interview with Mac PrichardLocal radio station KINK 101.9 recently interviewed our very own Mac Prichard, founder of Mac's List! Host Sheila Hamilton spoke with Mac about how Mac's List started, what we offer today, and key job-hunting tips in today's local market.
The broadcast originally aired Sunday, November 15, 2015.
We want to share this interview with you, our podcast listeners, as the material covered in the broadcast is broadly applicable to all job seekers--whether you are based in Portland or anywhere else.
In this 14-minute episode you will learn:
The story of Mac's List from its early sta...
2015-11-1614 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow Can Professionals Use Snapchat?In Find Your Dream Job, Episode 005, the Mac's List team shared the the importance of keeping up-to-date on new social media tools. In this special bonus clip, we discuss one of the newer platforms in social media: Snapchat. Once a domain solely for intrepid youth, Snapchat is now increasingly being adopted by companies and professionals. Cecilia Bianco shares one example of how a nonprofit, DoSomething.org, uses Snapchat, to connect with a younger audience and build a support base. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your...
2015-10-2103 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFinding Work Through Recruiters and Recruiting Agencies, with Steve PotestioFinding a job can take a lot of work. But what if you could get in front of a recruiter--someone who is paid to find great employees? Like a fairy godmother, couldn't a recruiter make your wish for a dream job come true? And by doing so, save you a lot of time and effort? The truth is, recruiters can make a big difference in your job search, but they can't do it all. In this 32-minute episode you will learn: What recruiters do, who they work for, and how they get paid How...
2015-10-2135 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobCreating Your Professional Brand, with Andrew HudsonYour brand is how you showcase yourself to others in a way that distinguishes you as a credible, trustworthy, and skilled professional. In other words, it is how you personify and embody the strengths, skills, and accomplishments you list in your resume. Professional branding is particularly important for job seekers, who must quickly build trust with prospective employers and differentiate themselves from hundreds (or even thousands) of other applicants. In this episode, Mac speaks with an expert on personal branding: Andrew Hudson, founder of Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List. Andrew has an extensive background in pr...
2015-10-1438 min