How to Take Control of Your Next Job Interview, with Tanya Maldonado

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16069&preview=true)  Did you know that when you walk into an interview room, you are in the driver’s seat? If you struggle to know what to say during interviews, Find Your Dream Job guest Tanya Maldonado suggests teaching. You teach the employer who you are, what you have to offer, and how you have impacted previous companies. Tanya also says you should prepare questions for them, to get to know more about the company, and so that your answers can address those issues. Your words matter, so use them carefully, sparingly, and to become a known entity to the employer and no longer a stranger.   About Our Guest: Tanya Maldonado is a career specialist at Portland Community College.  Resources in This Episode: Connect with Tanya 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=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

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=15979&preview=true)  Are you afraid to make a career change because you’re mid-career and you don’t want to start over? What if you didn’t have to? According to Find Your Dream Job guest Mark Crossfield, you can make a change by repurposing the skills and experience you’ve gained. Small steps lead to clarity, so be willing to explore what you enjoy and where that leads. Mark has a valuable reminder: your career will last most of your life, so it’s never too late to make a change. Take responsibility for your life and see the possibilities.  About Our Guest: Mark Crossfield is a coach, author, and podcast host. And he has a new book out, Mid Career Change: A Guide for Hope, Clarity, and Action. Resources in This Episode: Learn how to build a great career and a job you love; tune in to Mark’s podcast, Mid-Career Change.  Connect with Mark on LinkedIn.  Check out Mark's book, Mid Career Change: A Guide for Hope, Clarity, and Action. 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=16041&preview=true) What’s it like when a human resources director, who is used to being on the hiring end, has to look for a job? On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Rikki Thompson shares her story of being out of work for 7 months, how she created a network in a brand new city, and how she stayed motivated and encouraged through an extended job search. Rikki also talks about why remaining optimistic during your search is key to not burning out. Learn more about Rikki’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series.  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/wp-admin/post.php?post=15960&action=edit&classic-editor)  When you’re considering a new position, you should take the time to evaluate whether the job is what you’re looking for. That may seem obvious, but too many folks take the first job offered, says Find Your Dream Job guest William Corless, without considering what would make the job enjoyable. William says self-reflection is crucial to understanding what you‘re good at, what you enjoy in a work environment, and even your weaknesses. William stresses the need to come across as interested, competent, and engaging in an interview. About Our Guest: William Corless is an executive coach and facilitator. William also hosts The Workplace Podcast.   Resources in This Episode: Learn how William can help you in your career by visiting www.yellowwood.ie. Connect with William 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=15957&preview=true) What sets you apart in a job search isn’t your credentials; it’s the specific value you bring to a position. Hundreds of applicants can have the required experience and skills for the job. But Find Your Dream Job guest Laura Knights says how you communicate what you uniquely bring to the position sells you as the perfect candidate. Laura suggests beginning with learning about the company culture, sharing how you would fit into that culture, and how you have had an impact in previous employment opportunities. Don’t be afraid to “toot your own horn.”  About Our Guest: Laura Knights is an executive coach, a speaker, and a trainer. Laura is also the founder and CEO of two companies: Black Woman Leading and Knights Consulting. Resources in This Episode: Is your company ready to invest in team development and leadership? Find out more about how Laura can help you by visiting Knights Consulting. Connect with Laura 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=15939&preview=true) Getting in front of a hiring manager can be tricky unless you have a personal connection inside the company. If you don’t, there are ways around that, says Find Your Dream Job guest Kathleen Davis. Kathleen suggests going to LinkedIn to find the names of people you may be speaking with if you apply. It’s important to follow to the letter the application directions, while also seeking to connect with those who can help further your resume. Kathleen also stresses the need to write a unique cover letter for each position, stating your experience and the value you can add to the company.  About Our Guest: Kathleen Davis is the deputy editor at FastCompany.com where she writes about careers, hiring, and other workplace topics.  Kathleen also hosts The New Way We Work podcast. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Kathleen 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