The Dream Job System Podcast

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

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 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 posi...

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 Have questions about how to turn a gap in employment into a positive? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedbac...

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 Have questions about how to stand out from the crowd? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile rev...

Austin shares the six principles that he used to get promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Austin’s Microsoft journey [1:24] - Get clear on where you’re going [2:16] - Be vocal about your goals [3:12] - Build your social capital [4:04] - Create a specific plan with your manager [5:25] - Over deliver on value and results [6:15] - Ask for what you want Have ques...

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 February 2022 [1:31] - Alec - Interested to know why you choose Twitter as your third platform? [5:47] - Kelly - How do you plan to grow on Twitter? And is that s...

Austin shares the process that he uses to analyze and optimize his LinkedIn content! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - How to optimize your LinkedIn content [0:56] - The audience & the algorithm [1:31] - Austin’s content review system [5:59] - Compare & contrast [8:20] - It’s more than just showing up Have questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn content? Text them to Austin at (201)...

Austin shares what you can do when networking starts to feel too transactional! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Transactional networking [1:48] - The “Me” mindset [2:49] - Shift the focus [3:39] - Expand & engage Have questions about how to fall in love with networking again? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin...

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 Have questions about how to avoid pitfalls i...

Austin shares one tactic that you can use to set yourself apart from 99% of job seekers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard but worth it [0:55] - One question to ask yourself [2:22] - Take a different path [3:40] - Get in the habit of thinking differently  Have questions about how to stand out from the crowd? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume o...

Austin shares how you can update and optimize your resume in just 15 minutes or less! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The bad news… [2:00] - Keep your resume online [3:05] - Use ResyBuild.io [4:10] - Use ResyMatch.io [5:46] - Use ResyBullet.io Have questions about how to optimize your resume? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: ResyBuild.io - Resume Bui...

Austin shares 5 ways that students can add value when networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The concerns of students [1:15] - Ask them to speak to your class [2:51] - Connect them to your school’s career services [4:00] - Connect them to your school’s podcast or blog [5:14] - Share their content [6:04] - Use them as a resource for a project Have questions about how to network more effectiv...

Austin shares how you can accelerate your career by creating before you consume! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What happens when you consume, consume, consume [0:45] - Other People’s Priorities [2:22] - Pay yourself first [3:21] - What to do instead [4:30] - What Austin does to set the tone for his day Have questions about how to accelerate your career? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. S...

Austin shares the 25 post strategy for gaining experience in a new field and making your career change super simple! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Making a change is hard! [1:00] - A case study from Austin [3:18] - Why this strategy works [4:40] - The worst case scenario is still amazing Have questions about how to gain experience in a new field? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Yo...

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 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 Have questions about how to break the ice with a contact? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile...

Austin shares 10 ways that you can add value to a brand new contact while networking with them! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What does “Add Value” even mean? [1:10] - The power of advice [2:48] - Find common ground [5:28] - Create Win-Win situations Have questions about how to add value to a contact? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn pr...

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 January 2022 [1:28] - Andrew - Do you think the professional world will ever "get past" our need for resumes? I know they're a good tool for gettin...

Austin shares a case study on how to turn a contact or even a stranger into a referral in 3 easy steps! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Case Study: Turning A Stranger Into Referral [1:13] - Research on LinkedIn [3:25] - Find opportunities to add value [5:13] - Add value in as many ways as you can - get creative! [7:22] - Make your ask (the right way) Have questions about how to turn a stranger i...

Austin shares his thoughts on the Hidden Job Market, what it is, and how you can leverage it to land your dream job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is the “Hidden Job Market”? [2:00] - How the hiring process actually works [4:01] - What happens in the “Lag Period” [5:05] - Austin’s formula for breaking into the Hidden Job Market Have questions about how to take advantage of the Hidden Job...

Austin shares his thoughts on why you won’t lose a job offer by negotiating your salary! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Supercharge your salary [1:30] - Don’t listen to the anxiety [2:31] - Not negotiating costs you $500,000 on average [3:56] - From the hiring manager’s perspective [6:10] - How to overcome the mental hurdle Have questions about how to best negotiate your salary? Text them to Au...

Austin shares his thoughts on which is better - working a 9-5 job or being an entrepreneur! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Employee vs entrepreneur - everyone has an opinion [1:35] - Don’t listen to extremists! [2:10] - Visualize what makes you happy - Be specific! [9:16] - Austin’s best career path [12:07] - The power of the side hustle Have questions about which career path to choose? Text th...

Austin shares the real math behind networking with strangers and what your expectations should be! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Don’t give up too early [1:22] - It’s a game & you have to play the game [3:00] - Set your expectations from the beginning [4:06] - The right way to play the game Have questions about how to increase your networking response rate? Text them to Austin at (201) 479...

Austin shares the best way and the best time to actually ask for that referral! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 2 types of referrals [1:50] - Why advocates are better [3:01] - You have to deposit before you withdraw [4:56] - Getting a referral without asking [7:04] - The right way to ask for that referral Have questions about how to ask for that referral? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. R...

Austin shares 3 steps you can use to negotiate the salary you deserve during the interview process! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - You’re missing out on $500,000 [2:24] - Do your research [5:24] - The opening conversation [6:44] - Spin it back on the interviewer [8:34] - Have an above average range in mind Have questions about how to negotiate for a better salary? Text them to Austin at (201) 4...