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

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

Mac's List

Careers, Business

4.8 • 624 Ratings

🗓️ 6 August 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16242&preview=true) 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:13.2	The podcast helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.
1:18.1	I'm your host, Mack Pritchard.
1:19.8	I'm also the founder of Max List.
1:22.3	It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career.
1:27.5	Every Wednesday, I talk to a different expert about the tools you need to get the work you
1:31.5	want.
1:33.4	Many people begin a job search by sitting down at a computer, finding open positions, and
1:39.0	sending out applications.
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