The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares 10 pieces of career advice he knows now at 31 that he wishes he knew at 18! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:02] - Find what resonates with you & Get a side project [3:34] - Aim BIG, but understand ‘failure’ isn’t the end [5:21] - Who to take advice from & Be a ‘squeaky wheel’ [8:08] - Get experience & Be helpful [11:24] - Work hard, but not too hard & You are the CEO Free...

Austin shares the “10 Idea Strategy” which will make your networking significantly easier! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:34] - Networking is hard! [1:12] - The “10 Idea Strategy” [3:04] - How to apply this strategy to your networking [4:22] - A real world example Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!...

Austin shares 9 unique questions you can ask at the end of your next interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:05] - The Q&A portion of the interview is crucial [1:02] - Be results focused & don’t be ‘canned’ [2:04] - Why is there an opening & who wouldn’t fit [3:00] - Manager’s goals & internal promotions [4:26] - Expanding roles & road maps [6:26] - Ask if you can ask more quest...

Austin shares 7 unique ways to find information for your next salary negotiation! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Maximize your compensation [1:54] - Real salary data & H1BData.info [3:36] - Levels.fyi & GlassDoor.com [5:40] - TeamBlind.com & Your own network [8:34] - Look at the competition Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anyth...

Austin shares 8 ways that you can learn everything about a private company so you can better align your value to what they’re looking for! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:22] - Company website & news articles [4:04] - Podcasts & product demos [7:00] - Product reviews & customer surveys [11:05] - Socials & competitive analysis Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without A...

Austin shares how to land your dream job in 2023 without applying online! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:57] - Today’s job market is unique [2:57] - Get clarity first & List everything about your new dream job [4:29] - Find 15 target companies &15 contacts at each company [6:46] - Create an engagement plan & maximize those relationships [8:38] - Prepare for your interviews & make a VV...

Austin shares 7 steps that you can use to reduce your screen time and boost your productivity! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:42] - Screen time does not equal success [4:52] - Set your intentions & physical distance [7:46] - Remove time-sucking apps & turn off notifications [10:29] - Use grayscale & leverage resources [12:50] - Set your expectations & persevere Ask Austin Anything (An...

Austin shares 5 ways that you can recession-proof your career and create true job security! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Is job security a myth? [1:44] - Network every day [3:01] - Create & share content [4:30] - Create multiple income streams [6:01] - Job search 2x per year [6:56] - Plan for the future Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit yo...

Austin shares 7 ways that he manages emotions and mental health in his career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Your emotions dictate your performance [3:05] - Exercise & Walk w/ No Devices [6:28] - Therapy & Reducing Screen Time [9:46] - Read Fiction & Have Weekly Dates [11:55] - Mindful Drinking Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your...

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 May 2023 [1:17] - Kasturi - How do you handle situations where you have to “manage up” (i.e. mentor people who are senior & more experienced than you)? How do...

Austin shares 5 networking questions that you can ask to help turn strangers into friends! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Small talk can be awkward… [1:00] - Get them excited [2:06] - Give them a magic wand [3:10] - Tap into their expertise Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn mor...

Austin shares a 3-in-1 strategy that will help you build skills and get visibility in a brand new industry! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:31] - Changing industries is hard [1:18] - List questions you might be asked [2:17] - Draft a post answering each question [3:30] - Share one post per day on LinkedIn Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question...

Austin shares 7 ChatGPT prompts that will help you win more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:29] - ChatGPT is a great tool! [1:03] - Tailor your resumes & cover letters [3:37] - Analyze job descriptions [4:16] - Discover common interview questions & draft your answers [5:50] - Brainstorm great questions & writing ‘Thank You’ notes Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On...

Austin shares how to use the “Serial Position Effect” to crush your interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:35] - What is the “Serial Position Effect”? [3:05] - How to use this to your advantage [4:34] - A real life example from Austin [6:02] - Prepare for a memorable Q&A Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Jo...

Austin shares how you can statistically guarantee that you get a job offer with the “Funnel Technique”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:20] - A guaranteed job offer? [2:11] - Map out your job search process & track it [3:20] - Assign success rates & reverse engineer your funnel [5:36] - Gather data & Optimize Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to subm...

Austin shares his 4-part framework for answering interview questions so you can turn more job interviews into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:15] - What can you do for me? [2:34] - Prepare your answers ahead of time [3:10] - Austin’s 4-part framework Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click he...

Austin shares how you can use the “25 Post Strategy” to build experience when changing careers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Getting experience in a new career field is hard [1:09] - Experience > Education [2:07] - Choose a medium [4:29] - Choose a focus for your content [5:47] - Set a timeline [6:38] - Create 25 posts in your timeline Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The P...

Austin shares why you should NOT apply for a job if you meet 100% of the qualifications! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Hiring managers do want 100% qualified candidates [1:18] - Don’t make a lateral move [1:36] - What to do instead Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about...

Austin shares 3 steps that you can use to tap into the full potential of the skills section of LinkedIn! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why do LinkedIn skills matter? [1:29] - An example from Austin [2:47] - Find the right relevant skills for you [3:41] - Use ResyMatch.io Job Description Scanner [4:06] - Build endorsements for the relevant skills Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On...

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 Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Yo...

Austin shares one tip that you can use to generate referrals without having to do any networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Networking is uncomfortable [1:03] - Find jobs for your friends [2:34] - Refer-a-Friend [3:32] - It’s all about adding value Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here...

Austin shares 5 mistakes that he made while job searching and how you can avoid them! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Austin’s job search path [1:30] - Investing too much in the same old systems [3:05] - Your resume isn’t a silver bullet [5:39] - Not collecting enough data [8:40] - Not following up [10:42] - Hoping that others would help/do it for you Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Liv...

Austin shares why copywriting is the #1 skill that you can learn today that will benefit you for years to come! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The written word is everywhere [1:41] - What is copywriting? [3:56] - How to get started learning copywriting [4:54] - Practice, practice, practice! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want T...

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] - Add your skills & use measurable results [5:16] - Use compelling language Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click...

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 April 2023 [0:51] - Uzoma - Why is it that the phrases that we’re told never to use in resumes are the exact same phrases used in job descriptions (e.g. self-star...