The Dream Job System Podcast

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 Have questions about how to start your content creation journey? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. As...

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: [0:25] - #AAA for August 2022 [1:00] - Callie - How often should I be commenting on LinkedIn posts while job searching? 5 comments per week? 5 comments per day? Is there an obnoxio...

Austin shares how you can create your own job experience if you don’t have any! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Students, Interns, & Career changer need experience [1:56] - Creating your own experience for free! [2:51] - Select your target companies & jobs [3:31] - Audit & hypothesize about your target jobs & companies Have questions about how to get job experience if you don’t h...

Austin shares how to start a job-winning cover letter and set yourself apart from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Are cover letters still relevant? [1:50] - Cover letters for your dream job [2:34] - Cover letters increase your callback rate [4:15] - How to start your job-winning cover letter Have questions about how to write a job-winning cover letter? Text them to Austin at (201) 479...

Austin shares the 2 things you need to do in order to see massive career success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Successful careers have these things in common [1:40] - Caveat: You must take these actions consistently over time [2:29] - Create for 30 minutes per day [10:11] - Reach out to 1 new person every day Have questions about how to supercharge your career? Text them to Austin at (201) 47...

Austin shares his 7 step process for writing a job-winning LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The LinkedIn headline is a great place to stand out [1:28] - The truth about LinkedIn headlines [2:43] - 2 things all great headlines have [5:32] - Finding your unique value [8:48] - The LinkedIn headline formula Have questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn headline? Text them to A...

Austin shares how job hopping can accelerate your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Job hopping is not necessarily bad [1:00] - The right & wrong way to job hop [2:27] - How to explain short stints at previous jobs [5:16] - Do it right and it will accelerate your career Have questions about how to job hop effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click he...

Austin shares 7 ways to make networking easier for you, because networking is work! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Networking is work [1:18] - Find ways to get excited about networking! [3:24] - Give it a real shot before moving on [5:05] - Keep the door open [6:26] - Pivoting avoids the relationship fizzle [9:05] - Slow down to win big Have questions about how to network more effectively? Text...

Austin shares 3 daily actions that you can take on LinkedIn for better results in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Recognize LinkedIn’s full potential [1:22] - Comment on posts [3:12] - Comment some more… [4:46] - Create your own content Have questions about how to get the most out of LinkedIn? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or Link...

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 Have questions about how to generate more referrals? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn...

Austin shares how you can use the 90:9:1 Rule to level up your networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is the 90:9:1 Rule? [2:00] - How it applies to your career search [3:01] - Networking is better when it’s personal Have questions about how to take your networking to the next level? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on...

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 Have questions about how to build experience in a new career field? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anythi...

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 Have questions about how to stand out to hiring managers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Au...

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 Have questions about how to start a successful side hustle? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anyth...

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 Have questions about how to network more effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get...

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: [0:25] - #AAA for July 2022 [1:06] - Trixy - You said you have done a lot of interviewing, can you share any question(s) in particular that you left your interviewer dumbfounded or...

Austin shares his best tips that you can use to prepare for a panel interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is a panel interview? [2:20] - What you should expect in a panel interview [3:00] - How to prepare for a panel interview [6:21] - Tailor your answers to the panel Have questions about how to prepare for your next panel interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin An...

Austin shares 4 different ways that failures helped skyrocket his career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - We’re taught that failure is BAD [2:23] - Austin’s story of failures [9:39] - What to do with your failures Have questions about how to turn your failures into successes? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA epi...

Austin shares his “Advice Triangle” strategy that will help you network with anyone! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 2 major challenges [1:37] - What is the “Advice Triangle”? [3:33] - Thing “A” or Thing “B” [5:37] - Execute on the advice [5:58] - Follow up & ask for more advice Have questions about how to network with very experienced people in your desired industry? Text them to Austin at...

Austin shares a trick that you can use to get 10+ interviews in less than 2 weeks! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Check your LinkedIn inbox! [1:12] - Look for messages from recruiters [1:47] - Make a spreadsheet [1:58] - Reach out! Have questions about how to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Email Template Mentioned In This Episode: “Hey [Recruiter], I hope you’re hav...

Austin shares how you can prepare for and answer “Case Study” interview questions! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Open ended, role related questions [1:32] - What are “Case Study” interview questions [3:03] - Don’t just “think out loud” [5:50] - Ask limiting questions [10:35] - Weave in your experience Have questions about how to answer the hard-hitting questions during an interview? Text them...

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 Have questions about how to get the most out of your next job interview? Text them to Aus...

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! Have questions about how copywriting can help your job search? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask...

Austin shares how you can land more jobs by referring in other people you know! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Referrals are powerful [1:36] - Helping your recruiter [2:48] - Helping your friends/contacts Have questions about how to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying...

Austin shares 6 LinkedIn hacks that 99% of job seekers don’t know about! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Download your first connections [2:11] - Find content creators at your target companies [4:23] - Find career changers [6:43] - Figure out who’s hiring through their posts [8:19] - Do your cultural research [10:29] - Find salaries in Colorado Have questions about how to get the most out of you...