Not every job will have us excited to get up in the morning. Sometimes, we have to take positions to pay the bills. But if you see an opening that excites you, Find Your Dream Job guest Arturo Rodriguez Flores says you should go all in on the opportunity. Arturo suggests using that excitement to fuel your cover letter writing and to research the company for the interview process. Excitement over a position will lead you to know where the company is, where they’re going, and how you can help them get there, says Arturo.&nbsp; About Our Guest: Arturo Rodriguez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturo-rodriguez-flores-992281203/) Flores is a recruitment strategist at SEIU Local 503. (https://seiu503.org/) It’s one of the largest labor unions in the state of Oregon.&nbsp; Resources in This Episode:  Want to know more about Arturo and his work with SEIU Local 503? Connect with him on LinkedIn.&nbsp; From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)

Why It's Good to Find a Job That Really Excites You, with Arturo Rodriguez Flores

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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.


How to Look for Work While Moving to a New Place, with Kimi Schiefer

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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:

⁠Michael L. DeVaughn⁠, dean of the School of Business, University of Portland

Panelists
⁠Dr. Ashley Hass⁠, a marketing professor from the ⁠University of Portland⁠⁠Kevin Kinghorn⁠, the executive vice president & chief marketing officer of the ⁠Portland Trail Blazers⁠⁠Holly 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.


How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy

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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.


How to Relaunch Yourself After a Career Break, with Heather Black

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Most people plan their careers only a few times in life: when graduating college, during a career change, or due to a move. But according to Find Your Dream Job guest Anne Lapour, you should continue to plan your career on a regular basis. Anne says our personal life changes affect our careers, so as we evolve in life, we evolve in our work, as well. Self-reflection can give you clarity on what matters to you, and research will allow you to develop new skills that you can use to plan your next step. Networking is also a crucial piece and can lead to opportunities you might not have known about otherwise. 


About Our Guest:
⁠Anne Lapour⁠ is the executive director of career initiatives for ⁠Willamette University⁠, where she oversees career programming, education, and advising.


Resources in This Episode:
⁠Connect with Anne⁠ on LinkedIn.
Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at ⁠incogni.com/dreamjob⁠.


Why You Should Never Stop Planning Your Career, with Anne Lapour

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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.


5 Wellness Tips for Your Job Search, with Shannon Aniciete

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Menopause is not merely a personal journey; it also affects your career trajectory. It’s estimated that 25% of women will refuse a promotion due to menopausal symptoms. Find Your Dream Job guest Tatiana Graham says these symptoms can last for 7-10 years and impact the way you show up in interviews. She suggests finding strategies that address your new stage of life, such as taking more notes, writing down your questions, and depending more heavily on your support system. Tatiana also suggests being honest with potential employers about your menopausal journey and understanding the value you bring to a company. 

About Our Guest:

Tatiana Graham is a certified leadership and transformational coach.

Resources in This Episode:
Schedule your FREE coaching session with Tatiana by visiting https://calendly.com/tatianagrahamcoaching/coaching-session. 
Connect with Tatiana on LinkedIn.
Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at ⁠incogni.com/dreamjob⁠.

Job Search and Menopause: What to Do, with Tatiana Graham

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It may not be difficult to find a job, but to find one that is personally and professionally fulfilling can be much harder. How do you approach a job search that ends with a position you love? Find Your Dream Job guest Elona Landau suggests beginning with self-reflection. What are your values? What means the most to you? Follow that with a mindset check. What do you believe about yourself and your ability to perform? And finally, Elena says, clarify your skill set. What can you offer an employer that will solve their problems, and what skills are you continuing to develop to further your career advancement? 
About Our Guest:
⁠Elona Landau⁠ is the principal of the ⁠Department of Practical Sunshine⁠.
Resources in This Episode:
If you’re a manager or director with a growth mindset, or an individual who needs help clarifying and setting goals, learn more about how Elona can help you by visiting ⁠practicalsunshine.co⁠.⁠Connect with Elona⁠ on LinkedIn. Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at ⁠incogni.com/dreamjob⁠.


The Secret to Career Fulfillment, with Elona Landau

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Do you hesitate to share with a hiring manager what other opportunities you’re pursuing? Do you think this will hurt your chances of being hired? Find Your Dream Job guest Carly Richter says it’s actually the opposite. Letting a potential employer know of other possible options is a great way to build rapport. Carly says it builds trust, relieves stress, and helps create a hiring timeline. Carly warns against sharing too much in an interview; answer the questions you are asked without oversharing personal details. 

About Our Guest:

Carly Richter is a senior recruiter and account manager with HR Annie Recruitment. 

Resources in This Episode:
Learn more about how Carly can help you in your career by visiting truecallingrecruitment.com.
Connect with Carly on LinkedIn.
Use promo code DREAMJOB at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/dreamjob.

Why Transparency Matters in a Job Interview, with Carly Richter

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Job searching requires both emotional resilience and strategic efficiency. Find Your Dream Job guest Jontae Grace learned this during his six-month job search after being laid off, including the crushing disappointment of reaching final interviews twice without receiving an offer. His advice: separate your self-worth from your employment status and never stop applying until you have a formal offer. Jontae advocates for using quick apply functions on job boards to save time: what traditionally takes 30-45 minutes per application can be reduced to seconds. He also suggests looking beyond salary to total compensation packages, sharing how one employer's wellness reimbursement program provided $1,500 annually in real value through dollar-for-dollar matching on health and wellness expenses.


About Our Guest:
⁠Jontae Grace⁠ is an employee relations specialist at ⁠Do Good Multnomah⁠. 


Resources in This Episode:
⁠Connect with Jontae⁠ on LinkedIn. To learn more about Jontae Grace’s job search, visit ⁠macslist.org/stories⁠.  


Working Smarter, Not Harder: Jontae Grace’s Job Search Success Story

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A successful job search starts with self-knowledge, not sending out applications. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Aoife O’Brien, many job seekers make the mistake of jumping into similar roles after feeling unhappy at work, only to land in the same situation again. Aoife’s "Know, Show, Grow" framework encourages starting with three core pillars: values – what truly matters to you beyond a paycheck; needs – what keeps you motivated day to day; strengths – what energizes you and comes naturally. Without this foundation, you risk repeating the cycle of unfulfilling jobs. Aoife also recommends showing your value by tying your strengths to real business outcomes from past roles. Instead of applying everywhere, focus on opportunities that align with your authentic self, and submit fewer, better applications.


About Our Guest:
⁠Aoife O'Brien⁠ is the founder of ⁠Happier at Work⁠. 


Resources in This Episode:
Visit ⁠her website⁠ at happieratwork.ie ⁠Connect with Aoife⁠ on LinkedIn.

The First Step to Finding a Job That Makes You Happy, with Aoife O’Brien

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