The Dream Job System Podcast

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 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...

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 Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On...

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

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 Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your...

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

Austin shares how to write a job description that actually attracts top talent! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:31] - Job descriptions are usually awful [1:51] - The makeup of a great job description [6:32] - Talk about training & onboarding [9:35] - Who is NOT a good fit for this role [12:00] - What to expect from the hiring process Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) C...

Austin shares 10 different ways that anyone can add value while networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What to do when you don’t know how to add value [1:25] - Share their advice & Take action on their advice [4:20] - Share a recommendation & Consistent engagement [6:30] - Offer a speaking gig & Write a valuable post and tag them [8:04] - Interview your contact & Write them...

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 March 2023 [1:09] - Adam - How do you fight imposter syndrome, and do you see it having a direct relationship with self confidence? [9:26] - Richie - Reaching out...

Austin shares how you can land your dream job without relying on luck! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t ‘hitchhike’ to your next job [1:47] - Get clear on where you’re going [3:18] - List 10-15 target companies [4:56] - Find 10-15 contacts at each of your target companies [6:20] - Build relationships with your contacts [10:54] - Build a VVP (Value Validation Project) Ask Austin Anything (An...

Austin shares the one question that can lead to a flywheel effect for your networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Create a networking flywheel [0:49] - Start with a conversation [1:15] - Build that relationship [1:44] - Ask this magic question [3:26] - Rinse & repeat Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your...

Austin shares this 3-in-1 strategy for knowledge, visibility, and credibility to help you land more job interviews and offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Preparation is key [1:29] - Research & list out possible interview questions [2:26] - Create a LinkedIn post that answers each question [3:18] - Share your posts on LinkedIn Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!...

Austin shares 7 steps to make sure your resume grabs the recruiter’s attention, which can lead to more interviews and offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:40] - The psychology of attention [2:11] - Maximize the top & forget objectives/summaries [3:37] - Use a “Highlight Reel” [4:58] - Career summary & Case studies [8:01] - Extracurricular value Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live...

Austin shares 7 things that college never taught you about your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - College doesn’t teach you everything! [1:33] - A degree is NOT a guarantee & it’s all a numbers game [2:48] - Selling yourself & a resume is not enough [5:06] - Results are better than actions [6:36] - Most qualified applicant doesn’t always win the job [8:03] - Don’t wait to be 100% q...

Austin shares 7ChatGPT tips that will help you turn your resume into a job-winning machine! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:45] - Gather your resume and target job descriptions [1:51] - Tailor your resume & make top level optimizations [3:34] - Optimize your bullets [4:54] - Iterate & personalize Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question....

Austin shares a technique that will help you eliminate stress before you wank into an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Interviews are high pressure! [1:42] - 4x4 Box Breathing [2:59] - How to control your breathing to reduce stress 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 single LinkedIn strategy that will help you 10x your results on the platform! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:40] - Value driven comments are so powerful [2:09] - How to create value driven comments [4:52] - Austin’s 3-part formula for bringing value [6:32] - Rinse & repeat every day Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question....

Austin shares 6 tactics that you can leverage during your job search to minimize burnout and protect your mental health! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Burnout is REAL! [1:45] - Set expectations early [3:20] - Identify & reallocate your energy [4:27] - Find some support [5:08] - Carve out “me” time & realize that it’s OK to unplug [6:49] - Therapy is amazing - Seek it out if you need it...

Austin shares how ChatGPT can supercharge your interview prep to convert more interviews into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Interview preparation is key! [1:15] - What companies are looking for & key skills [2:56] - Most common questions & drafting answers [4:32] - Refining answers & researching your interviewer [6:07] - Brainstorming great questions & writing “Than...

Austin shares 6 ways that you can use to research a company’s culture before deciding to interview with them or accept a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Company culture is incredibly important [1:59] - Get clear on your own values [3:10] - Read the target company’s Benefits page [3:46] - Read Glassdoor.com ’s reviews [4:51] - Listen to company leaders speak [5:55] - Find employees who...

Austin shares why it is so important for you to realize that everything that’s easy for you is also easy for your competition! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - This applies to every industry & every stage of business [0:52] - Taking the path of least resistance [4:22] - Why we take the “easy way out” [6:15] - Think about the other person and what they care about Ask Austin Anything (And Have...

Austin shares 7 of his favorite job search tools that will give you a crazy advantage over the competition! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 30 million people are job searching right now! [1:15] - ResyMatch.io [2:04] - TealHQ.com [3:26] - ChatGPT [4:34] - Mailscoop.io [5:51] - Yesware.com [7:30] - HeadlineAnalyzer.io [8:42] - Loom.com Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)...

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 February 2023 [1:10] - Sahan - What are your steps and timeline for a post interview follow up? [7:06] - Nathan - What’s something you spent a lot of time on when...