The Leadership Skills You Need to Succeed in Oregon’s Tough Job Market

Join Mac’s List, the premier job board in the Pacific Northwest, for an insightful evening on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Portland’s Ecotrust Building.

Sponsored by Willamette University, this event is for professionals, job seekers, and students eager to advance their careers in business and technology.

If you want to stand out, you can’t rely on your qualifications alone. You need to be an adaptable leader, a strategic thinker, and know how to connect across industries and communities.

A panel of three experts will explore how leadership skills are essential for succeeding in Oregon's competitive and uncertain job market.

Panelists will also discuss how business insight, technology fluency, and human-centered approaches can help you get the job and the career you want.

Whether you’re looking to move up, pivot careers, or break into a new field, you’ll gain valuable insights into how leadership skills shape hiring decisions and careers in Oregon.

You’ll also have networking opportunities before and after the discussion, allowing you to connect with industry professionals, employers, and fellow job seekers.

Don’t miss this chance to gain practical advice and expand your professional network.

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals working in business and technology who want to move up in their careers
• People interested in pivoting into a career in business, computer science and creative industries.
• Job seekers in business and technology and people new to Portland’s communities in these fields.
• Willamette University students, graduates, faculty and staff

Panelists:

• Three leaders in Portland’s business and technology communities.

Moderator:

• Mac Prichard, founder & CEO, Mac’s List

Tabling Organizations:

• Career coaches, employers, and local chapters of professional organizations - to be announced
• Willamette University
• Mac’s List (registration)

What’s In It For You?

• Networking with panelists, university faculty, and other career professionals
• Opportunities to connect with Portland’s leading career coaches and professional groups
• Learn more about the Willamette University programs
• Free copy of the book, "Land Your Dream Job in Portland (And Beyond)"

Food and Beverage

• Free appetizers and one drink ticket for beer, wine or cider provided for each attendee.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with peers and employers navigating the same challenges. Seating for this event is limited, so register now.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center at Ecotrust, 721 Northwest 9th Avenue, Portland, United States