The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares why investing in systems instead of goals will help you win in 2023! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Systems are better than goals [2:37] - Winners & losers have the same goals [4:03] - Goals actually create more unhappiness [6:39] - Systems will get you to your goals Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Leve...

Austin shares how you can use active interviewing to win more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Passive vs. active interviewing [2:26] - Why active interviewing is better [3:57] - Goin’ fishin’ [7:27] - How to crush the Q&A portion of the interview [9:55] - Always try to dive deeper with your answers Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submi...

Austin shares how you can beat pre-interview anxiety in 3 easy steps so you can crush your next job interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Pre-interview anxiety is real! [1:39] - Everyone gets nervous [4:08] - Revise, refine, & rehearse [5:57] - Convert your anxiety into excitement [8:11] - Calm your mind before your interview Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!...

Austin shares 4 reasons that you should start a side hustle no matter what your career goals are! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - A side hustle can accelerate your career! [1:36] - Discover your passion [3:23] - Expand your skill set [4:43] - Gain a new source of income [6:35] - Attract your tribe Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question....

Austin shares a case study of one client who was able to turn a rejection after 5 interviews into a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - A rejection ISN’T the end [1:22] - The same thing also happened to Austin at Microsoft [2:15] - The client’s journey [3:47] - Be persistent & increase your value Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your...

Austin shares 5 simple steps you can use to create content for your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Content creation is a Game Changer! [2:49] - Take action [3:31] - Capture your learnings [5:19] - Create buckets [6:09] - Combine & create [7:06] - Block out time for creation Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To...

Austin shares the 4-part anatomy of a great interview answer so you can propel your interview answers from mediocre to amazing! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Most job seekers are unprepared [1:11] - Tie your answer directly to the role [2:07] - Set the stage and the stakes [2:56] - Show your work [4:02] - End with a win Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here...

Austin shares 3 steps you can use to easily find contacts and referrals at your dream companies! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Focus your efforts on the ‘right’ people [1:12] - Get clear on who you’re looking for [3:46] - How to actually find the person you’re looking for [5:01] - Make an educated guess Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your qu...

Austin shares his thoughts on who you should be reaching out to during your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Who you network with matters [1:41] - Who to target in your network search [3:19] - The hiring team & your future coworkers 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 lea...

Austin shares 4 trends that top job seekers are using to consistently land interviews and job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:57] - Invest in areas of opportunity [3:10] - Cast a wide net, gather info, & double down [6:04] - Illustrate your value in public [8:03] - Be persistent! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Leve...

Austin shares 3 specific job search activities you can tackle over the next 3 weeks that will set you up for the hiring boom in January! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Now is the time to set yourself up for success [1:08] - Get clear on where you’re going next [2:59] - Research companies and create your dream company list [4:12] - Make a list of contacts at you dream companies Ask Austin Anythi...

Austin shares why December is actually a great time of year for job searching, despite what you may have heard! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t stop in December! [1:38] - There’s less competition for jobs in December [2:40] - Your competitive advantage 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 November 2022 [0:49] - Julie - Now that we’re into the holiday season, what should I do about my job search? There are a lot of layoffs and it seems like companie...

Austin shares 4 LinkedIn search hacks that will unlock your job search and help you win more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - LinkedIn search is a super powerful tool [0:54] - How to find hiring managers [3:01] - You should be looking for content creators at your target companies [5:25] - How to find people who’ve changed careers [7:20] - How to utilize company pages Ask Austin Anythi...

Austin shares an important Public Service Announcement: Job boards were made to help employers, not to help you! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - On job boards, you are the product! [3:36] - Where is your time best spent? [4:17] - Spend your time on networking 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...

Austin shares his thoughts on the current state of hiring in the technology space and what you should do about it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Uncertainty in the tech job market [1:31] - Your dream company WILL be hiring again in the future [2:46] - Continue to target your dream companies [6:08] - What to do if you need a job now Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)...

Austin shares an important Public Service Announcement: What’s easy for you is easy for your competition as well! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Average actions = average results [3:02] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else [4:29] - Preparing for an interview [5:35] - You have to go deeper Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your que...

Austin shares how you can get better job search results by playing to your strengths! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:56] - Everyone is taught the same “old” system [2:52] - The problem with the system [3:35] - What Austin did instead [5:00] - The power of networking Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Cli...

Austin shares how you can win more job interviews by using LinkedIn comments! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Are you using this “Silver Bullet”? [1:17] - Connecting with “Super-Connectors” [2:18] - Gain visibility with your target audience [4:08] - Start creating content! [4:58] - Find thought leaders & start engaging [8:32] - Rinse & repeat Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live...

Austin shares some tools, tips, & tricks to help you reach out more effectively in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Email vs. LinkedIn [4:26] - Amazing email tools [7:10] - Tips for better response rates on your emails [9:38] - Don’t underestimate the power of “following up” Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Wan...

Austin shares what you can do if your “Dream Company” isn’t hiring right now! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Layoffs and hiring freezes are so common right now [1:03] - Dream companies, stepping stone companies, & sandbox companies [2:54] - Don’t write off companies that aren’t hiring [4:08] - Play the long game by building relationships [5:14] - Continue your job search with companies that...

Austin shares his thoughts on how you should be defining your “Dream Company”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Dream Companies are not necessarily the big names [1:20] - Dream Companies do these 5 things [2:01] - The importance of aligning your values [4:19] - How to define *your* Dream Companies Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. W...

Austin shares 3 actionable tips for introverts who feel anxiety around networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Believe it or not, Austin is an introvert! [2:06] - Focus on quality over quantity [4:35] - Engage on your terms [7:05] - Focus on your feelings and use them Have questions about how to start networking as an introvert? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Cli...

Austin shares why you should stop listening to “people” and start betting on yourself! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Who are you listening to? [2:12] - Beware who you seek advice from [3:09] - Austin got bad career advice too [4:22] - Don’t listen to limiting beliefs Have questions about how to stop listening to bad advice? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here...

Austin shares the one thing you’re probably skipping that could cost you $500k+ in salary! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You know you should be negotiating [0:49] - The tale of Amari & Taylor [2:48] - Don’t leave %500k+ on the table [4:03] - Most people don’t negotiate at all Have questions about how to get all of the compensation you deserve? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Aus...