The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares his 5 favorite free job search tools that will help you level up your job search and get into your dream job faster! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:32] - MailScoop for email addresses [1:50] - Yesware & Mixmax for email statistics [3:21] - ResyMatch for resume keywords [5:52] - Canva for visuals [7:00] - ResyBuild for resume creation Have questions about the most effective tools for...

Austin shares his thoughts on job hopping - Is it a career booster or career killer? Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Supercharge your career [1:10] - You have to do it the right way [2:16] - Red flags for hiring managers [3:17] - Austin’s job hopping [3:59] - The take-away Have questions about how to job hop effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free res...

Austin shares his thoughts on the best ways for introverted people to feel more comfortable networking and reaching out to strangers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin is an introvert! [2:09] - Quality over quantity [3:51] - Engage on your terms [6:26] - Focus on your feelings Have questions about how to feel more comfortable networking? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Fee...

Austin shares his thoughts on one of the most debated topics in the job search world - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two? Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two? [1:01] - The REAL answer [1:45] - Focus on the content, not the length [2:06] - 3 questions to ask your resume [4:50] - Differentiate yourself! Have questions about how to write an amazing resume? Text them to A...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to juggle multiple interviews and job offers at the same time! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Multiple interviews & offers [1:31] - You are the CEO! [2:40] - How to make your decision [5:17] - You can accept an offer & still take interviews Have questions about juggling multiple job interviews? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback:...

Austin shares how you can network with anybody, regardless of what you have to offer, with the “Mentor Method”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Networking when you don’t have much to offer [1:09] - Everyone wants to be a part of your success story [2:56] - You are the “underdog” [3:56] - How to execute this tactic [6:19] - Rinse & repeat Have questions about how to cultivate a mentor? Text t...

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 October 2021 [1:07] - Viktoria - “Since you've left the corporate world and started your own business, what are the top 3 things you think are the most impor...

Austin shares the 4 step framework that one of his clients used to turn an interview at Google into a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Interview preparation is important [0:46] - Go get the job description [1:19] - Look for qualifications and skills [1:38] - Come up with questions about the qualifications and skills [2:38] - Craft your answers to these questions Have questions about ho...

Austin shares his thoughts on why you should never apply for a position when you meet 100% of the qualifications! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - This is a big mistake [1:06] - Don’t fall into the trap [1:57] - You won’t be challenged [2:37] - What to do instead Have questions about which jobs to apply to? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn...

Austin shares 3 steps that you can use to tap into the full potential of the skills section of LinkedIn! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why do LinkedIn skills matter? [1:29] - An example from Austin [2:47] - Find the right relevant skills for you [3:41] - Use ResyMatch.io Job Description Scanner [4:06] - Build endorsements for the relevant skills Have questions about LinkedIn skills? Text them...

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 Have questions about interview preparation? Text them to Aust...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to start your career change or industry change if you’ve been procrastinating! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Procrastination robs your future self of happiness [2:00] - It’s hard, but it’s worth it! [2:43] - You have to invest the time, but it’s worth it! [4:56] - Austin’s challenge - Start Today! [5:47] - Baby steps turn into strides Have questions about how...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to truly find happiness in your job. [Spoiler] - It’s not all about working for a big name company! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Career happiness isn’t about working for a big name [1:33] - Take the time to get clarity about what you really want [2:37] - How to get clear on what you want [6:41] - How to find companies and jobs that align with your values Have...

Austin shares how you can use Star Wars (or anything else) to help you build a rapport with the person interviewing you! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Set the tone for the interview [0:49] - 2 types of interviewees [1:19] - A great example how to building rapport [3:35] - Find common ground Have questions about how to create a connection during your interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-...

Austin shares this 5-step framework that you can use to figure out what to do with your life if you have no idea! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What path is right for you? [1:16] - Get really clear on what you want [3:33] - How to find your passion [5:08] - Find your baseline strengths [6:29] - Learn more about areas that interest you [10:07] - The 30-day mini pilot Have questions about how to...

Austin shares his thoughts on searching for your dream job and how you never just ‘have’ time for it. You need to ‘make’ time for it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make the time for your job search [1:34] - Take control of your job search [2:08] - Intentionally create the time you’ll need [2:39] - The time audit [3:50] - Prioritize your activities [5:23] - Schedule your time to stay accountabl...

Austin shares his thoughts on the two types of job referrals you may encounter and which one you should be focusing on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The Two Types Of Job Referrals [1:02] - The “One-And-Done” referral [2:51] - The “Advocate” referral [3:52] - It takes time and effort to get an advocate, but it’s totally worth it! [4:32] - OK, so how do I get an advocate? Have questions about h...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to increase your productivity by 10x by “chipping” instead of “chunking”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Chipping? Chunking? [1:12] - The problem with “chunking” [1:46] - Why “chipping” is better [2:08] - Some examples of “chipping” from Austin Have questions about how to increase your productivity? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In...

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 September 2021 [1:07] - Mai - “When is the best time to talk about salary for a role that you’re interviewing for? I’ve heard people say wait until the end but ma...

Austin shares his thoughts on what you should be doing if your dream company doesn’t have any open roles! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - My dream company isn’t hiring. What now? [1:02] - Great companies are always expanding [1:24] - Don’t forget about the ‘hidden job market’ [3:07] - Start building relationships anyways Have questions about what to do if your dream company isn’t hiring? Text th...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to find more accurate salary information from Colorado, even if you don’t live there! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to find the best salary data [1:10] - Why Colorado? [1:37] - How to extrapolate Colorado data to suit you [2:35] - Use this newfound data in your negotiations Have questions about what your salary should be? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9...

Austin shares his thoughts on how college students can get the most out of their intern experiences! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Connect with as many people as possible [1:56] - Start a results tracker on your first day [2:52] - Suggest projects that you want to work on [4:00] - Keep the relationships going after your internship is over Have questions about how to get the most out of your in...

Austin shares his thoughts on what college students should be doing in order to land their dream job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The truth about negative self-talk [0:59] - Why real world results are so valuable [2:12] - How to get real world results to make to stand out from the crowd Have questions about how to stand out from the crowd? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Fe...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to make networking easier for those of you who are changing careers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Be choosy with your network connections [1:34] - Look for people who have done what you want to do [2:24] - How to actually find them [4:32] - Reach out & learn from them Have questions about networking best practices? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. R...

Austin teaches you how to land more job interviews by using a technique called “Value Driven Pitch” in your LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - LinkedIn is a search engine - Get your SEO right! [1:49] - Why your headline is wrong [2:18] - The truth about hiring managers [2:32] - What is a VDP (Value Driven Pitch)? [2:52] - VDP examples [4:51] - Why this process works so well Have...