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

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16161&preview=true) You need a job and you need it now. So you spend hours staring at a computer screen, stressing over the perfect resume and cover letter, and hitting “quick apply.” But Find Your Dream Job guest Shannon Aniciete says you’re doing yourself and your health a disservice by approaching it this way. Shannon has five tips for managing your wellness while looking for your next position, including organization to relieve stress, celebrating your successes, connecting with others, and doing things that bring you joy.  About Our Guest: Shannon Aniciete is the director of business career services for the School of Business at Portland State University. Her team helps students achieve meaningful career outcomes. Resources in This Episode: Thinking of going back to college? Find out if the School of Business at Portland State University is a good fit for you.  Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn. Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Lapour, Executive Director of Career Initiatives at Willamette University, shares valuable insights on the importance of continuous career planning. She emphasizes that career development should be an ongoing process, adapting to personal life changes. Self-reflection helps clarify what truly matters, while networking opens up unexpected opportunities. Lapour discusses the significance of self-awareness in job searches and promotes lifelong learning as a key to professional success.

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16155&preview=true)  Whether you’ve been away from the workforce for a few months or a few years, it can feel challenging to find your way back. But you can relaunch with confidence, says Find Your Dream Job guest Heather Black. Heather states it isn’t uncommon to have times away from working a job, and being unemployed is a great time to level up your skillset. Before you apply for a new position, consider what you can bring to the table. Heather suggests learning about various options and deciding which skills you have that would apply to those positions. Volunteering is a great way to experience new places and cultures, and can help you decide which field to explore further, as well as give you the needed experience.  About Our Guest: Heather Black is the founder and CEO of Supermums.  Resources in This Episode: Visit supermums.org to explore career options and see what opportunities are available for you.  Connect with Heather on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16129&preview=true)  If relocation is in your future, the time to look for a new job is now. Don’t wait until after the move, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kimi Schiefer. Kimi suggests adding in your upcoming move when filling out your current location on application materials. And while it’s fine to be open to different opportunities, your communication with a hiring manager should stress how much you want the job they’re hiring for. Kimi also recommends using LinkedIn to connect with people in the new city before you move. Having a network in place will be helpful as you navigate a job search in a new location. About Our Guest: Kimi Schiefer is a human resources generalist at the Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Resources in This Episode: Learn more about how Bonneville Environmental Foundation is having an impact on the world of conservation.  Connect with Kimi on LinkedIn. Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16132&preview=true)  On May 15, we hosted our second quarterly event of 2025 in partnership with the University of Portland’s School of Business. More than 110 attendees gathered for networking and a panel discussion, “How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy: Why Analytics Gives You an Edge. Together, the panelists brought expertise from across academia, corporate marketing, and entrepreneurship, offering advice on how to navigate today’s job market as a creative and how to leverage analytics and AI in your work. About Our Guests: Welcome Michael L. DeVaughn, dean of the School of Business, University of Portland Panelists Dr. Ashley Hass, a marketing professor from the University of Portland Kevin Kinghorn, the executive vice president & chief marketing officer of the Portland Trail Blazers Holly Feather, chief executive officer & founder of HHF Strategy Resources in This Episode: Use AI to optimize your resume against job descriptions, personalize your prompts to reflect your voice, and explore platforms like Jobscan and Hemingway for editing and matching the job description. Experiment with tools like Tableau and JASP. There are also free certifications through HubSpot, Google, Hootsuite, and LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanya Maldonado, a career specialist at Portland Community College with over 25 years of experience, shares valuable insights on mastering job interviews. She emphasizes that candidates can take charge by teaching interviewers about their unique value and contributions. Tanya encourages preparation, including formulating thoughtful questions for employers. She discusses the importance of storytelling, emotion management, and the need for a positive mindset to enhance confidence during interviews. Her practical strategies empower listeners to navigate their job search effectively.

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16078&preview=true)  Communication is key when it comes to your job search. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Bryce Henshaw shares their tips for building connections with current colleagues and keeping up with former ones. Bryce also stresses the need for commitment in your career. Choose a job you will love, so that you can be committed to a great outcome, for both the employer and yourself. Learn more about Bryce’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16043&preview=true)  What do you think an employer wants to hear from you in an interview? If you said, “My background and skills,” you aren’t wrong. But according to Find Your Dream Job guest Charles McGee, it goes much deeper than that. An employer wants quantifiable facts. How did you make a difference at your previous job that can be measured? Charles also suggests not being afraid to share your weak points, but also explain how you’ve grown and overcome them, and what you learned as a result. Lastly, keep your resume concise; less visual clutter is easier for the employer to get through.  About Our Guest: Charles McGee is the director of operations for Workplace Change. Resources in This Episode: The workplace is changing every day; learn how  Charles can help you navigate those changes by visiting www.workplacechanges.com. Connect with Charles on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16008&preview=true) Online applications attract thousands of people looking for a job, but they rule out their ability to stand out from the crowd in a sea of applicants. Find Your Dream Job guest Leila Singh says it isn’t difficult to distinguish yourself. You start by connecting with others. Cultivate a network that you can turn to. Second, captivate the hiring manager with your presence. Stand, speak, and behave in a way that commands respect. And lastly, Leila suggests working on your self-confidence. If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody else will believe in you. About Our Guest:Leila Singh is a leadership, career development, and mindset coach. She also hosts the weekly podcast, Life Leadership. Resources in This Episode: Save your spot on the waitlist for the Leadership Launchpad, coming later in 2025. Connect with Leila on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15982&preview=true) How do you determine what to do next in your career? That depends on your situation, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathy Oneto. But if you have time to figure it out, Kathy suggests beginning with self-reflection. Examine peak moments in your work and personal life to determine what’s important to you. Then, Kathy says, ask yourself a series of questions to clarify what you’d like to learn, where your passions lie, and what motivates you. Finally, it’s time to take action. Just thinking about what to do next won’t get you there; you have to take a step in the direction you think you want to go. About Our Guest:Kathy Oneto is a consultant, facilitator, and coach. Kathy also hosts the Sustainable Ambition podcast.Resources in This Episode: Get your copy of Kathy’s book, coming out in 2025, Sustainable Ambition:  How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work. Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn.  Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices