The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares his thoughts on how to increase your productivity by 10x by “chipping” instead of “chunking”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Chipping? Chunking? [1:12] - The problem with “chunking” [1:46] - Why “chipping” is better [2:08] - Some examples of “chipping” from Austin Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Master class - How to see 6-figure success on LinkedIn Want To Level Up Your J...

Austin shares his thoughts on what you should be doing if your dream company doesn’t have any open roles! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - My dream company isn’t hiring. What now? [1:02] - Great companies are always expanding [1:24] - Don’t forget about the ‘hidden job market’ [3:07] - Start building relationships anyways Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to find more accurate salary information from Colorado, even if you don’t live there! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to find the best salary data [1:10] - Why Colorado? [1:37] - How to extrapolate Colorado data to suit you [2:35] - Use this newfound data in your negotiations Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Glassdoor Salary Adjuster Salary Negotiatio...

Austin shares his thoughts on how college students can get the most out of their intern experiences! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Connect with as many people as possible [1:56] - Start a results tracker on your first day [2:52] - Suggest projects that you want to work on [4:00] - Keep the relationships going after your internship is over Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn m...

Austin shares his thoughts on what college students should be doing in order to land their dream job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The truth about negative self-talk [0:59] - Why real world results are so valuable [2:12] - How to get real world results to make to stand out from the crowd Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to make networking easier for those of you who are changing careers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Be choosy with your network connections [1:34] - Look for people who have done what you want to do [2:24] - How to actually find them [4:32] - Reach out & learn from them Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Owler Email Template: Hi [Name], My name is [You...

Austin teaches you how to land more job interviews by using a technique called “Value Driven Pitch” in your LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - LinkedIn is a search engine - Get your SEO right! [1:49] - Why your headline is wrong [2:18] - The truth about hiring managers [2:32] - What is a VDP (Value Driven Pitch)? [2:52] - VDP examples [4:51] - Why this process works so well Resou...

Austin shares the one thing that interviewers at top companies look for when it comes to deciding on a candidate! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Specificity is key [1:25] - Don’t be generic [3:53] - Make it all about them [4:49] - Austin’s 3-step process to make this strategy work Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview Guide Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are making [1:34] - Stay in touch [2:26] - How Austin used this strategy to get a job at Microsoft [3:53] - How to stay in touch Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dre...

Austin shares his thoughts on why goals are overrated and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Yes, goals are overrated! [0:50] - Systems > Goals [2:48] - The 2 main problems with goals [4:10] - Make every day a WIN! Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check o...

Austin shares his thoughts on how many people you should be reaching out to in your job search if you want to see great results! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Networking is key, but it’s also hard! [0:59] - Reverse engineer the funnel [2:20] - Making the math work for you Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Article - How to get a job anywhere without applying online Want To Level Up Your J...

Austin shares the best personal development secret that he’s learned and shows you how to get over that hump! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What’s holding you back? [1:07] - Austin’s best personal development secret [1:30] - That little voice in your head [2:34] - Getting started is scary! Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land you...

Ageism is on the rise and in this episode Austin shares his #1 tip for combating ageism in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Ageism is on the rise [0:44] - Be proactive! [1:24] - Use this 3-step process [3:52] - A concrete example from Austin Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online...

Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job [1:47] - The truth about networking [2:30] - A different way to look at networking [3:35] - What you should be doing instead Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help yo...

Austin shares his thoughts on how surveying a company’s customers can provide valuable insight for your research phase! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Research is critical in your job search [1:35] - Figure out your specific target groups [2:53] - Find actual people in your target groups [4:48] - Ask them these 3 specific questions [7:06] - Incorporate the responses into your application or VVP...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to send LinkedIn requests that actually get an answer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Not hearing back can be frustrating [1:43] - A personalized message goes a long way! [2:52] - Provide context to your request [4:19] - Get them excited about connecting with you [5:24] - An example from Austin Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Profile Tips Want...

Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you’re the happiest you can be! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What really matters with job happiness [0:53] - Be more specific [1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it [3:20] - Think about & write down your values [4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homework Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Post: What...

Austin shares a super creative ‘Thank You’ note strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Hiring managers love thank you notes! [2:11] - Email vs handwritten notes [2:56] - Austin’s thank you note strategy Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview Thank You Email Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coachi...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to get better referrals that will help you turn that referral into an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to turn referrals into interviews [1:03] - All referrals are NOT created equal [2:12] - The problem with one-and-done referrals [3:28] - Why the ‘advocate’ referral is so much better [4:38] - How to get more advocate referrals Want To Level Up You...

Austin shares one hack that will help you to show up more often and rank higher in LinkedIn searches! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to show up in more LinkedIn searches [1:11] - What you don’t know about Skills & Endorsements [2:50] - What are the right skills for you? [4:32] - Endorsements are important! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Skills Guide ResyMatch.io Want T...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to make your value crystal clear to your dream companies by creating a portfolio! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to make your value crystal clear [1:12] - What a portfolio can do for you [2:12] - You can create your own experience [4:11] - Choose your focus with intention [5:24] - Create a portfolio blog post & sell your ideas [6:36] - Play the long gam...

Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to address a cover letter the right way [0:50] - To whom it may concern? [1:37] - Address an actual person (like the hiring manager) [2:44] - What if you can’t find their name? Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Cover Letter Guide Want To Leve...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to deal with the fears that everyone experiences, even the most successful people that you look up to! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - A special message from Austin [0:53] - Everyone has the same fears that you do [2:09] - You are not alone [2:38] - Stay the course & put in the effort that you can Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more ab...

Austin shows you how you can use a “Highlight Reel” to level up your resume! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Your resume needs a highlight reel [1:14] - The problem with traditional resume formulas [2:53] - Highlight reels solve the problem of where to start your resume [3:23] - How to craft your own highlight reel Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coach...

Austin shares what Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about preparing for your interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about interviews [1:45] - You don’t prepare enough for your interviews [2:57] - How Austin prepared for interviews at Twitter, Microsoft, & Google [3:58] - How to properly prepare for your interview Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Inte...