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

How to Make the Most of Your Professional Association, with Cheryl Ferguson

June 3, 2026·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16807&preview=true) Referrals matter in hiring, and professional associations are one of the best places to build them. On this episode of Find Your Dream Job, Mac talks with career coach and former recruiter Cheryl Ferguson about how to find the right association, ease first-meeting nerves, and make meaningful connections.Cheryl also explains why volunteering and speaking can put you on a hiring manager's radar before a job opens up and why the biggest mistake people make is showing up only when they need a job. Cheryl says show up consistently, share your knowledge, and enjoy yourself.About Our Guest:Cheryl Ferguson is a coach who works with people who want a better career. Previously, Cheryl was a recruiter for more than 25 years.Resources in This Episode:Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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