Because I run a job board, I talk to applicants almost every day.

And many of the people I meet make the same mistake.

They have no clear job search goals.

So they apply everywhere, every day, all day long.

You might think it's smart to send lots of applications.

After all, it's a numbers game, right? It's not. The more you narrow your

search, the easier everything gets, and the happier you'll be in your next job. Stop chasing every

lead. Instead, focus on what you really want. Now, figuring out your goals can be hard, but we have

a MaxList resource that can help.

Finding focus in your job search.

Go to MaxList.org slash Focus.

Our free step-by-step MaxList Guide will help you create your own job search goals.

Get your copy today.

Visit maxlist.org slash focus again.

That's maxlis.org slash focus again. That's maxliss.org slash focus. Focus. This is Find Your Dream Job. The podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.

I'm your host, Mack Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Max List. It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career.

One of the best ways to get good at job hunting is to talk to people who do it well.

That's why, once a month, I interview a Max List reader who found a job they love. Our guest

today is John T. Grace. He's an employee relations specialist at Do Good Multnomah. It's a non-profit that owns and operates shelters for homeless veterans in Portland, Oregon.

Jonte Grace believes you should look at the complete compensation package and employer offers,

not the salary alone.

When you do this, says Jonte, it tells you how much or how little an organization values

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