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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.

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=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.

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=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.

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=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.

What Do You Really Want? with Jennifer Schwartz

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.

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A Recruiter Shares Her Hiring Secrets, with Claire Martin

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.


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

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.


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

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (⁠https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16679&preview=true⁠) 


When someone asks what you want in your next job, it can feel safer to say, “I can do anything.” But that answer can make it harder for employers and people in your network to understand where you fit. Career and leadership coach Shannon Bloom explains why a broad message can slow your search and make it harder to stand out compared to candidates with a clear goal. She shares how to identify your strengths, values, and impact so you can show what makes you distinct and back it up with clear examples.


She recommends writing down your accomplishments, asking colleagues for feedback, and looking into roles that fit your skills and interests. Relationships play a big part in the job search, since many positions come through referrals and conversations. When you’re clear about what you want and what you offer, it’s much easier for people to point you toward opportunities that match your goals.
About Our Guest:
⁠Shannon Bloom⁠ is a certified leadership, career, and executive coach. Shannon’s company – ⁠Radiant Firefly⁠ – helps you shift your mindset, get clear on what you want, and bring it to life.
Resources in This Episode:
⁠Connect with Shannon⁠ on LinkedIn.


Stop Saying “I Can Do Anything,” with Shannon Bloom

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (⁠https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16682&preview=true⁠)
Sometimes, a LinkedIn connection from the past can change the course of your job search. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Joy Reimer, the sole recruiter at Century West Engineering, shares how staying active and engaged on LinkedIn eventually led her to the role she holds today. Joy says the key is to keep showing up, stay positive, and not overlook the connections you’ve already made.
She also talks about the habits that made a difference in her search: thinking beyond a single job title, using AI tools to uncover roles she might not have found otherwise, and skipping the “easy apply” button in favor of going directly to company websites. Joy also makes the case that networking isn’t something you do only during a job search. It’s something you practice all the time. Along the way, she learned to celebrate small wins, brush off being ghosted, and trust her instincts when something didn’t feel right.
About Our Guest:
⁠Joy Reimer⁠ is the sole recruiter at ⁠Century West Engineering⁠. 
Resources in This Episode:
⁠Connect with Joy⁠ on LinkedIn. 
To learn more about Joy Reimer’s job search, visit ⁠macslist.org/stories⁠.  



Building Meaningful Matches in Talent Acquisition: Joy Reimer’s Job Search Success Story

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16685&preview=true) 

It’s not uncommon to feel as though a job interview is an interrogation and that your entire life is on display for the interviewer to pick apart. But an interview is actually a two-way conversation. And while it’s important to prepare for the questions you may get, Find Your Dream Job guest Rachel Beohm says it’s also crucial that you walk into the room with confidence and the knowledge that you belong there. Rachel shares how eye contact, positive body language, and knowing your value before you walk into the interview can help you to come across more confidently.

About Our Guest:

Rachel Beohm is an executive coach and speaker who specializes in nonverbal communication and personal presence. She trains executives, HR professionals, speakers, and job seekers to present themselves powerfully through the use of nonverbal communication skills so they can achieve their goals, and helps her clients face difficult or scary situations, such as public speaking, negotiation, and job interviews, with confidence and power.

Resources in This Episode:

For more information on Rachel’s one-on-one coaching or to find out where she will be speaking next, visit her website at rachelbeohm.com. 
Got an interview coming up? Do you want to make a good impression, own the room, and leave knowing you nailed it? Download Rachel's free guide to acing any interview at: rachelbeohm.com/interview/

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

In an ever-changing world of technology, many job seekers are now being asked to do video interviews. But if you only have experience with face-to-face interviews, how do you prepare for an on-camera meeting? Find Your Dream Job guest Kanika Tolver says you need to prepare in two ways: technology and practice. Make sure you install the technology you’ll be using to conduct the interview a day prior and that you understand how it works. Kanika suggests asking family and friends to practice with you. She advises that setting up a distraction-free environment will allow your true personality to shine through.&nbsp; About Our Guest: Kanika Tolver (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikatolver/) is a professional coach, author, and speaker. She believes that a satisfying, successful career requires fulfillment, self-awareness, and determination. Resources in This Episode:  For more information on Kanika’s new book, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work, visit kanikatolver.com. (www.kanikatolver.com) Nail every behavioral interview question in your next interview by learning how to prepare for them. Download 100 Behavioral Interview Questions You Need to Know. (http://www.macslist.org/questions)

How to Sell Yourself in a Video Interview, with Kanika Tolver

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