How to Get Unstuck in Your Job Search, with Diane DeVore

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

Mac Prichard

Business, Careers

4.8 • 630 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Because I run a job board, I talk to applicants almost every day.
0:04.0	And many of the people I meet make the same mistake.
0:07.0	They have no clear job search goals.
0:10.0	So they apply everywhere, every day, all day long.
0:15.0	You might think it's smart to send lots of applications.
0:18.0	After all, it's a numbers game, right?
0:20.0	It's not. The more you narrow
0:22.9	your search, the easier everything gets, and the happier you'll be in your next job. Stop chasing
0:29.2	every lead. Instead, focus on what you really want. Now, figuring out your goals can be hard,
0:35.3	but we have a MaxList resource that can help.
0:39.9	Finding focus in your job search.
0:42.5	Go to MaxList.org slash Focus.
0:48.2	Our free step-by-step MaxList Guide will help you create your own job search goals.
0:50.0	Get your copy today.
0:53.7	Visit maxlist.org slash focus again. That's maxlis.org slash focus again.
0:56.6	That's maxlust.org slash focus.
1:08.2	This is Find Your Dream Job.
1:11.4	The podcast helps you get hired, have the career you want,
1:17.1	and make a difference in life. I'm your host, Mack Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Max List.
1:23.4	It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career. Every Wednesday,
1:28.3	I talk to a different expert about the tools you need to get the work you want. They send out lots and lots of applications, but hardly anyone responds.
1:33.4	When you do have an interview, you don't get an offer.
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