The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares the secret of the 90:9:1 rule and how you can use it to effectively target your job search efforts! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What is the 90:9:1 rule? [3:06] - How to apply the 90:9:1 rule to your job search [3:47] - Build a relationship with the 1 and the 9 [5:25] - Go out and find those people in your network Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applyi...

Austin shares 5 tips for recovering from being laid off that will get you ready for the next chapter of your life! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 5 ways to bounce back after getting laid off [1:06] - Take time to process [2:41] - Get very clear on where you want to go next [4:16] - Find time to up-skill [6:17] - Reach out to your loose connections [7:42] - Find time for you Free Masterclass: La...

Austin shares his thoughts on why you need to go beyond just getting the knowledge if you want to change careers. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why you need to go beyond just getting the knowledge [1:35] - Companies need to know what value you will bring to the table [2:50] - Find ways to build your own experience Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask...

Austin shares an effective strategy and a real-life success story of how you can turn your non-traditional background into an advantage! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to turn a non-traditional background into an advantage [1:08] - The truth about non-traditional backgrounds [2:16] - How does your experience bring value? [3:20] - Show them how you’ve bridged any potential knowledge gaps [4:...

Austin shares one piece of advice that will help you turn rejections into future job offers. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers [1:00] - Don’t cut off contact [2:16] - Why you should maintain the relationship [3:23] - What to do if you’ve been rejected [6:47] - How Austin used this technique to land his job at Microsoft Resources Mentioned In To...

Austin shares the 5-step process he uses to validate all of his products, and you can use the same process to create your own profitable side hustle! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 5 steps for creating a profitable side hustle [1:40] - Brainstorm your offer and niche down [3:48] - Come up with your specific offering [4:54] - List everyone you can think of who might be interested [5:47] - Ask fo...

Austin shares his answer to the question “What if a company steals my Value Validation Project ideas?” Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What happens if a company steals my VVP  ideas? [1:19] - Why VVPs are so valuable [2:22] - What does the math say? [6:29] - It’s hard, but hang in there Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: CultivatedCulture.com/Value Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 1...

Austin shares the 3 things he looked for when looking for people to hire at Microsoft. Make sure you’re doing these 3 key things before and during your interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 3 Things Austin Looked For When Interviewing People At Microsoft [1:25] - Giving specific answers vs. giving general answers [3:52] - Do they have a side hustle? [6:00] - What kind of questions do they a...

Austin shares his 3 part answer to the question “What are your salary expectations?” Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s 3 part answer to “What are your salary expectations?” [0:57] - Research and prepare beforehand [2:11] - How to handle the salary conversation - change the focus [3:58] - Ask for their budgeted salary range [4:52] - What to say if they push you for a number [7:13] - Negoti...

Austin shares his #1 rule to live by for business, job searching, and success in everyday life! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s #1 job search rule to live by [1:20] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else too [3:29] - What Austin has learned about success [4:04] - Going the extra mile [6:42] - Ask yourself this one question Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (...

Austin shares his journey with mental health and his tips for creating a safe space for yourself! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Mental health and your career [1:46] - Why is this important now? [2:26] - Austin’s mental health journey [4:53] - It’s OK to talk about this stuff, we all deal with it [6:23] - The tools Austin uses [8:45] - Exercise above all else [9:22] - Try journaling [10:51] - S...

Austin shares 4 ways that failure has helped to skyrocket his career. Success and failure are perceived incorrectly by so many people, so change your mindset. Learn from your failures and that will lead to your success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 4 ways that failure helped to skyrocket Austin’s career [0:35] - The problem with the perception of success and failure [2:54] - Austin’s journey...

Austin shares the insights he learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes. These are the most common mistakes people make, and what you can learn from them! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What I learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes [0:30] - How we got this data [2:00] - Most people don’t include a LinkedIn profile link [2:57] - Way too few keywords and soft skills [3:47] - Not nearly enough measur...

Austin shares 3 reasons why doing “free work” actually pays more and how you can use “free work” to accelerate your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 3 reasons why doing free work actually pays more [0:58] - What does free work really mean? [2:48] - Build skills that make you more valuable [5:14] - Create results that get more clients [8:30] - Attract more people to your tribe Resources Me...

Austin shares an effective strategy for practicing your new skills before you take your big shot. Always pick the audience you want to suck in front of! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to pick the right audience to suck in front of [1:35] - What Tim Ferriss has to say about getting started [2:17] - When you’re starting out, you’re going to suck [3:35] - Practice in a low-stakes environment F...

Austin shares his experience in getting 3 promotions in 5 years at Microsoft and how you can put yourself in the best position possible to get that promotion you want! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How Austin got promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft [2:31] - Have the conversation early [4:06] - Make your goals clear [5:35] - Create an objective roadmap with your manager Free Masterclass: L...

Austin shares his 5-point checklist for job-winning resume bullets! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:44] - Your resume is a sales document [2:14] - The ideal resume bullet length [2:50] - Your skills & measurable results [5:16] - Use compelling language Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click h...

Austin shares how you can talk about experience that you don’t have during an interview when you’re trying to change industries! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t be afraid to talk about experience that you don’t have [1:10] - Don’t lie & don’t avoid the question [2:39] - Be honest! [3:00] - Reiterate that you know the skill is important [3:18] - Show them that you’re working on that ski...

Austin shares The 80% Rule and how you can use it to succeed at anything! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:01] - You need to be consistent in order to succeed! [1:47] - Don’t make this BIG mistake [2:33] - Do 80% of the things for 80% of the time Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to subm...

Austin shares 7 networking tips that are so effective, they will help you get in with any CEO, founder, or VIP that you want to connect with! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Networking is important but hard! [1:30] - Advice recognition & The advice triangle [4:18] - Engage with their content & Ask to interview them [6:33] - Set up a speaking engagement & Recognize them for a career c...

Austin shares how you can eliminate 90% of your meetings and win back 20+ hours every week! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Too good to be true? [1:09] - Meetings are killing your focus [3:10] - Create “Deep Work Zones” & Set expectations [6:09] - Expand your “Deep Work” & Offer alternatives [9:26] - Offer a short meeting as a last result Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks...

Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by using his “Engagement Plan”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Engagement Plans help build great relationships [2:01] - Create an Engagement Plan for every contact [4:17] - The layers of your Engagement Plan [6:03] - Make it a daily routine Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him...

Austin shares 9 unique questions that you can ask in your next interview that will help you stand out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Asking questions in an interview is important [1:45] - Focus on results [3:11] - Why is the job open? [5:00] - Manager goals [8:34] - Ask about their roadmaps Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin A...

Austin shares what you can do as a student who has “bad” grades, “bad” internships, or the “wrong” major! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Austin had “bad” grades, only one small internship, and the “wrong” major [1:52] - You have an opportunity to get creative [3:42] - You can create your own internship [5:18] - Start freelancing to generate experience [6:36] - Build a passion project in public...

Austin shares 5 different ways that you can create experience in a brand new field! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Career change = No experience [2:55] - Take courses [3:46] - Volunteer [4:52] - Freelance [6:02] - Create your own projects [8:43] - Create content Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podc...