The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares 5 ways that you can build experience in a new career field! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Changing careers can be frustrating! [1:32] - Volunteering [4:01] - Freelancing [5:24] - The “25 Post Method” [6:57] - Start a podcast [8:42] - Build targeted projects Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live O...

Austin shares the one thing he always looks for when hiring at Microsoft or Cultivated Culture! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Do you have a side hustle? [1:13] - Looking for passion [1:54] - People with a side hustle are motivated [2:30] - Be scrappy & innovative [4:23] - Driving outputs Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And H...

Austin shares 5 things that he absolutely did not need to start his side hustles or business! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Conventional wisdom isn’t always right [1:30] - A fancy website [3:33] - A business plan [6:10] - Funding [7:57] - Incorporating/LLC [9:07] - Business Cards Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answ...

Austin shares how you can use a Results Tracker to win more job offers and land more promotions! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard to remember details [1:45] - What is a Results Tracker? [2:18] - How to set up your Results Tracker [3:51] - Update it 2x per month Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On T...

Austin shares the one thing you need to do if you want to get the jobs that most people don’t have! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Do what others won’t do [1:08] - Great companies don’t want average [2:29] - Do what Austin did [3:27] - Control your narrative and stand out Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live O...

Austin shares 5 reasons that your resume isn’t working and what to do about it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard to know what resume advice to take [1:16] - The wrong format or layout [3:50] - Starting with the wrong thing [6:09] - Not tailoring your resume for the job [7:53] - Not selling yourself [10:08] - Your resume is too long, or too short Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In...

Austin shares 4 takeaways he learned from surveying over 115,000 people about salary negotiation! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Researching Salary Negotiation on LinkedIn [1:10] - Most people don’t negotiate at all! [1:30] - 92% of people who negotiate get more than the original offer [2:46] - People don’t negotiate mostly because of fear [4:07] - Most people don’t prepare enough to negotiate...

Austin shares the most effective way to follow up with contacts on your job search journey! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Most people don’t follow up! [1:57] - Follow up on a regular basis [2:31] - Use an existing email thread [3:48] - Try different channels of communication Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Li...

Austin shares how you can supercharge the results you get from your resume by using a “Highlight Reel”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Awful ways to start your resume [2:52] - Use a “Highlight Reel” instead [3:20] - How to implement a “Highlight Reel” in your resume [3:48] - Use the right title [5:49] - Include impactful bullets Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applyin...

Austin shares how you can crush the first 90 days at your new job! First impressions are crucial, so make sure you set the right tone from the beginning. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:42] - Take the reins [1:26] - Make a list of employees who may have an impact on your career [3:01] - Find ways to connect early [4:24] - Set up a contact tracker [5:04] - Ask these 3 questions Free Masterclass: Land Y...

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 4 ways that you can leverage to maximize your internship experience this summer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s internship season! [1:01] - Connect with as many people as possible [3:32] - Keep a results tracker from day 1 [4:26] - Be vocal about projects that you want to work on [5:54] - Keep the relationships going Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without...

Austin shares how you can use the “25 Post Strategy” to build experience and gain visibility in a new career field! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Get them to focus on your value, not your lack of experience [1:07] - 25 posts in 30-60 days [2:03] - Taking action in your new career field [6:44] - Create your own experience & share your findings [8:28] - Real life example of the “25 Post Stra...

Austin shares his 5-step process for validating any side hustle idea to make sure it will be worth your time! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Your idea needs to be validated [1:27] - Brainstorm & niche down [4:06] - Build your unique offering & offer a pre-order discount [7:47] - Find potential customers & ask them questions [9:22] - Speak to your customers & get their feedback [...

Austin shares a Public Service Announcement - Networking doesn’t have to be a 30 minute Zoom call! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Networking misconceptions [1:58] - Building Relationships [3:31] - Awesome relationships take time [5:15] - Use multiple touch points Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Pod...

Austin shares how to deal with “Haters” when you’re building your brand and presence online! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You should be building your brand online [1:28] - The 1% Rule [2:12] - Concerns about creating content [2:46] - Austin’s gets “Haters” too [4:23] - Having “Haters” means that you’re rowing [5:03] - Having “Haters” means that you stand for something [6:53] - Seek out the po...

Austin shares how you can easily explain any gap in employment on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or in interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Why do employers care? [1:43] - Gaps on your LinkedIn profile [2:46] - Gaps on your resume [6:16] - How to explain your gap Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On T...

Austin shares what you should be doing if you’re not getting results from your resume! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Showing your value [1:59] - Play to your strengths [2:44] - Case studies are powerful [3:32] - Create content consistently 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 su...

Austin shares how you can negotiate for a higher salary even if you shared a lower number early on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Sharing a low salary number is very common [1:56] - Have a rationale for changing your number [2:34] - New information = higher salary [4:59] - How to get that new information Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin An...

Austin shares how you can avoid being told “You don’t have enough experience” ever again! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s frustrating to hear “You don’t have enough experience” [1:12] - Be specific about your future [1:52] - Know your future job’s qualifications [2:55] - Use your current job to fill your gaps Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask A...

Austin shares why networking isn’t all about getting better response rates! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Relationships and networking are SO important! [1:04] - It’s a numbers game [2:36] - Networking works if you work it [4:16] - It’s all about seeking referrals Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The P...

Austin shares 5 daily LinkedIn activities that are guaranteed to supercharge your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Success is all about your daily actions [1:28] - Engage with Super-Connectors [3:10] - Engage with employee content [4:26] - Engage with company pages [5:25] - Connect with 3 people [7:21] - Share a piece of content Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Witho...

Ask Austin Anything! In this episode Austin answers questions from listeners just like you. Get your question answered on a future Ask Austin Anything episode by submitting it to the link below. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - #AAA for June 2023 [0:56] - Peter - If you were rejected after an early interview without specifics on why, is there use in finishing the VVP and sending it? What is the l...

Austin shares 5 high-ROI job search activities that will help you land more interviews and offers in less time! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:47] - Personalize your resume [2:08] - Perform Company Research [4:14] - Engage on LinkedIn [5:17] - Build a Focused Portfolio [7:14] - Create & Share Content Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything...

Austin shares 5 low-impact job search activities that most job searchers waste time on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What are you wasting your time on? [1:00] - Writing Cover Letters [2:48] - Inbound LinkedIn Optimization [4:37] - Networking Events [6:06] - LinkedIn’s Easy Apply [7:27] - Standard Networking Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austi...