The Dream Job System Podcast

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Are you struggling to turn job interviews into job offers? In today’s competitive job market, even small phrases can make or break your chances of getting hired. In this video, you’ll learn 7 phrases you should never say in a job interview (plus what to say instead) so you sound confident, prepared,...

Austin shares the one thing you should definitely NOT do once you land an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What NOT to do when you get an interview [0:40] - Don’t shut down your job search when you get an interview [2:35] - I know it’s hard, but there are benefits [3:28] - Risk vs. Reward Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you l...

Austin shares his #1 tactic for efficient time management. Be sure you’re spending your time where it counts the most! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s favorite tactic for time management [1:30] - How a Time Audit works [2:40] - Be specific about your activities [3:20] - Review your activities to find out where your results are coming from Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Changing careers can feel overwhelming when you don’t know what skills matter, how to position yourself, or how to get employers to believe in your experience. The good news is, there’s a fast and easy way to get all of that information while boosting your chances of successfully changing careers. ...

Austin shares the secret of the 90:9:1 rule and how you can use it to effectively target your job search efforts! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What is the 90:9:1 rule? [3:06] - How to apply the 90:9:1 rule to your job search [3:47] - Build a relationship with the 1 and the 9 [5:25] - Go out and find those people in your network Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about...

Austin shares 5 tips for recovering from being laid off that will get you ready for the next chapter of your life! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 5 ways to bounce back after getting laid off [1:06] - Take time to process [2:41] - Get very clear on where you want to go next [4:16] - Find time to up-skill [6:17] - Reach out to your loose connections [7:42] - Find time for you Want To Level Up You...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Does networking feel overwhelming? Let’s fix that. In today’s market, 40–80% of roles are filled through referrals, not online applications. But building and maintaining those relationships is hard. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to automate your entire job search networking system using n...

Austin shares his thoughts on why you need to go beyond just getting the knowledge if you want to change careers. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why you need to go beyond just getting the knowledge [1:35] - Companies need to know what value you will bring to the table [2:50] - Find ways to build your own experience Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coac...

Austin shares an effective strategy and a real-life success story of how you can turn your non-traditional background into an advantage! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to turn a non-traditional background into an advantage [1:08] - The truth about non-traditional backgrounds [2:16] - How does your experience bring value? [3:20] - Show them how you’ve bridged any potential knowledge gaps [4:...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Feeling completely stuck in your career and unsure what path to take next? You’re not alone — most professionals waste weeks overthinking, taking quizzes, and researching job titles, only to end up more confused. In this video, I’ll show you a ChatGPT career clarity prompt that helps you find the ri...

Austin shares one piece of advice that will help you turn rejections into future job offers. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One Trick To Help You Turn Rejections Into Job Offers [1:00] - Don’t cut off contact [2:16] - Why you should maintain the relationship [3:23] - What to do if you’ve been rejected [6:47] - How Austin used this technique to land his job at Microsoft Resources Mentioned In To...

Austin shares the 5-step process he uses to validate all of his products, and you can use the same process to create your own profitable side hustle! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 5 steps for creating a profitable side hustle [1:40] - Brainstorm your offer and niche down [3:48] - Come up with your specific offering [4:54] - List everyone you can think of who might be interested [5:47] - Ask fo...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Your LinkedIn headshot might be the reason you’re not getting job interviews. Recruiters spend more time looking at profile pictures than any other part of your LinkedIn profile. And those images give them a first impression that lasts. In this video, I’ll show you how to use Google AI's image...

Austin shares his answer to the question “What if a company steals my Value Validation Project ideas?” Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What happens if a company steals my VVP  ideas? [1:19] - Why VVPs are so valuable [2:22] - What does the math say? [6:29] - It’s hard, but hang in there Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: CultivatedCulture.com/Value Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click he...

Austin shares the 3 things he looked for when looking for people to hire at Microsoft. Make sure you’re doing these 3 key things before and during your interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 3 Things Austin Looked For When Interviewing People At Microsoft [1:25] - Giving specific answers vs. giving general answers [3:52] - Do they have a side hustle? [6:00] - What kind of questions do they a...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Most people use ChatGPT the wrong way in their job search which costs them interviews and offers. Generic prompts like “update my resume” or “write me a cover letter” lead to generic, cookie-cutter results that recruiters ignore. In this video, I reveal the best ChatGPT prompt formula (C.R.A.E.) tha...

Austin shares his 3 part answer to the question “What are your salary expectations?” Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s 3 part answer to “What are your salary expectations?” [0:57] - Research and prepare beforehand [2:11] - How to handle the salary conversation - change the focus [3:58] - Ask for their budgeted salary range [4:52] - What to say if they push you for a number [7:13] - Negoti...

Austin shares his #1 rule to live by for business, job searching, and success in everyday life! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s #1 job search rule to live by [1:20] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else too [3:29] - What Austin has learned about success [4:04] - Going the extra mile [6:42] - Ask yourself this one question Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to lea...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Spending hours personalizing your resume and STILL not landing interviews? In this video, I share five ChatGPT prompts (plus a bonus prompt!) that will help you craft a better resume than a $500 professional rewrite. You’ll see how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to analyze job descriptions, tailor you...

Austin shares his journey with mental health and his tips for creating a safe space for yourself! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Mental health and your career [1:46] - Why is this important now? [2:26] - Austin’s mental health journey [4:53] - It’s OK to talk about this stuff, we all deal with it [6:23] - The tools Austin uses [8:45] - Exercise above all else [9:22] - Try journaling [10:51] - S...

Austin shares 4 ways that failure has helped to skyrocket his career. Success and failure are perceived incorrectly by so many people, so change your mindset. Learn from your failures and that will lead to your success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 4 ways that failure helped to skyrocket Austin’s career [0:35] - The problem with the perception of success and failure [2:54] - Austin’s journey...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Struggling to prepare for job interviews without spending hundreds on coaching? In this video, I show you how to turn ChatGPT Voice Mode into a live AI mock interview coach that researches real interview questions, runs unlimited practice sessions, and gives you detailed feedback. You’ll learn how t...

Austin shares the insights he learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes. These are the most common mistakes people make, and what you can learn from them! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What I learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes [0:30] - How we got this data [2:00] - Most people don’t include a LinkedIn profile link [2:57] - Way too few keywords and soft skills [3:47] - Not nearly enough measur...

Austin shares 3 reasons why doing “free work” actually pays more and how you can use “free work” to accelerate your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 3 reasons why doing free work actually pays more [0:58] - What does free work really mean? [2:48] - Build skills that make you more valuable [5:14] - Create results that get more clients [8:30] - Attract more people to your tribe Resources Me...

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening. Tired of wasting hours on job boards that never deliver the right opportunities? In this video, I’ll show you how to use ChatGPT Agent to automate your job search and uncover dream jobs while you sleep. You’ll learn how to build a Dream Job Scorecard, define your value-aligned career criteria, and c...