You Need to Talk to Others to Get the Job You Want, with Swati Parikh

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

Mac Prichard

Careers, Business

4.8 • 630 Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16517&preview=true) It’s easier than ever to apply online, but relying only on job boards can leave you feeling overlooked and unsure of your next step. On this week’s episode of Find Your Dream Job, career and leadership coach Swati Parikh shares why conversations remain the most effective way to move your search forward. Swati explains how talking to people helps you learn what employers value, understand whether a role is the right fit, and avoid the discouragement that comes from sending applications into the void. She also demystifies informational interviews, offering guidance on what to ask, how to prepare, and why showing a little vulnerability can actually strengthen your connections. Swati highlights how building relationships can connect you with opportunities you won’t find online. If you’re looking for a more connected, effective job search strategy, this episode shares how talking to people can lead you to the job you want. About Our Guest: Swati Parikh is the founder of Greater Good Careers. It’s a career and leadership coaching business for mission-driven professionals and lawyers. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Swati 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.
1:10.2	This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired,
1:13.6	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.
1:17.6	It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career.
1:22.6	Every Wednesday, I talk to a different expert, about the tools you need to get the work you want.
1:28.7	It's never been easier to apply for jobs online. In fact, it's so easy that many candidates
1:33.9	do nothing but use job boards like the one we run at Bax List. That's a mistake, says this week's
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