The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares the one thing that interviewers at top companies look for when it comes to deciding on a candidate! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Specificity is key [1:25] - Don’t be generic [3:53] - Make it all about them [4:49] - Austin’s 3-step process to make this strategy work Have questions about the interview process? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s E...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are making [1:34] - Stay in touch [2:26] - How Austin used this strategy to get a job at Microsoft [3:53] - The best way to stay in touch Have questions about how to stay in touch after a rejection? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. S...

Austin shares his thoughts on why goals are overrated and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Yes, goals are overrated! [0:50] - Systems > Goals [2:48] - The 2 main problems with goals [4:10] - Make every day a WIN! Have questions about how to use systems to reach your goals? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or Linked...

Austin shares his thoughts on how many people you should be reaching out to in your job search if you want to see great results! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Networking is key, but it’s also hard! [0:59] - Reverse engineer the funnel [2:20] - Making the math work for you Have questions about networking best practices? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episo...

Austin shares the best personal development secret that he’s learned and shows you how to get over that hump! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What’s holding you back? [1:07] - Austin’s best personal development secret [1:30] - That little voice in your head [2:34] - Getting started is scary! Have questions about how to let go of the fear and get started? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Sh...

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 2021 [1:04] - “I recently got a job offer - yay! - but there’s a catch. This offer is from my second choice company. I asked them for time to consider and...

Ageism is on the rise and in this episode Austin shares his #1 tip for combating ageism in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Ageism is on the rise [0:44] - Be proactive! [1:24] - Use this 3-step process [3:52] - A concrete example from Austin Have questions about ageism in the workplace? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn pro...

Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job [1:47] - The truth about networking [2:30] - A different way to look at networking [3:35] - What you should be doing instead Have questions about the best ways to network? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share You...

Austin shares his thoughts on how surveying a company’s customers can provide valuable insight for your research phase! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Research is critical in your job search [1:35] - Figure out your specific target groups [2:53] - Find actual people in your target groups [4:48] - Ask them these 3 specific questions [7:06] - Incorporate the responses into your application or VVP...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to send LinkedIn requests that actually get an answer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Not hearing back can be frustrating [1:43] - A personalized message goes a long way! [2:52] - Provide context to your request [4:19] - Get them excited about connecting with you [5:24] - An example from Austin Have questions about how to use LinkedIn better? Text them to Austi...

Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you’re the happiest you can be! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What really matters with job happiness [0:53] - Be more specific [1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it [3:20] - Think about & write down your values [4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homework Have questions about how to achieve career happine...

Austin shares a super creative ‘Thank You’ note strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Hiring managers love thank you notes! [2:11] - Email vs handwritten notes [2:56] - Austin’s thank you note strategy Have questions about thank you notes and how to stand out from the crowd? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Epis...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to get better referrals that will help you turn that referral into an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to turn referrals into interviews [1:03] - All referrals are NOT created equal [2:12] - The problem with one-and-done referrals [3:28] - Why the ‘advocate’ referral is so much better [4:38] - How to get more advocate referrals Have questions about...

Austin shares one hack that will help you to show up more often and rank higher in LinkedIn searches! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to show up in more LinkedIn searches [1:11] - What you don’t know about Skills & Endorsements [2:50] - What are the right skills for you? [4:32] - Endorsements are important! Have questions about how to get more out of LinedIn? Text them to Austin at (201)...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to make your value crystal clear to your dream companies by creating a portfolio! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to make your value crystal clear [1:12] - What a portfolio can do for you [2:12] - You can create your own experience [4:11] - Choose your focus with intention [5:24] - Create a portfolio blog post & sell your ideas [6:36] - Play the long gam...

Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to address a cover letter the right way [0:50] - To whom it may concern? [1:37] - Address an actual person (like the hiring manager) [2:44] - What if you can’t find their name? Have questions about how to write a killer cover letter? Text them to A...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to deal with the fears that everyone experiences, even the most successful people that you look up to! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - A special message from Austin [0:53] - Everyone has the same fears that you do [2:09] - You are not alone [2:38] - Stay the course & put in the effort that you can Have questions about how to overcome your fears? Text them to...

Austin shows you how you can use a “Highlight Reel” to level up your resume! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Your resume needs a highlight reel [1:14] - The problem with traditional resume formulas [2:53] - Highlight reels solve the problem of where to start your resume [3:23] - How to craft your own highlight reel Have questions about how to craft your own highlight reel? Text them to Austin at...

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 June 2021 [1:26] - “I was rejected from my dream company. Can I still apply there? Should I wait a few years? Am I totally cooked?” - Adam [3:57] - “What are the...

Austin shares what Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about preparing for your interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What Jerry Seinfeld can teach you about interviews [1:45] - You don’t prepare enough for your interviews [2:57] - How Austin prepared for interviews at Twitter, Microsoft, & Google [3:58] - How to properly prepare for your interview Have questions about how to prepare for your...

Austin shares a networking trick that you can use if you hate reaching out to complete strangers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Cold outreach can be intimidating [0:49] - Start with the people you “know” [1:43] - Use LinkedIn for your starter list [4:12] - Reach out with Austin’s template Have questions about how to do cold outreach properly? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Me...

Austin shares the ONE single thing that has helped him the most in his career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Side hustles can have a huge impact on your career [1:01] - Austin’s side hustle experience [1:58] - Taking your side hustle to the next level [3:06] - A side hustle will teach you how to sell yourself Have questions about your side hustle? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Y...

Austin shares his thoughts on the right questions to ask when you’re networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to ask the right questions while networking [1:25] - Cold outreach is a numbers game [2:39] - Basic questions get basic answers [3:24] - Make sure you do your research [6:32] - Use your research to ask informed questions Have questions about what questions you should be asking whi...

Austin shares the 3 rules he uses before deciding to take advice from anyone! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why vetting the advice you take is so important [1:50] - There is a lot of bad advice out there [3:13] - Does their journey line up with your journey? [4:34] - Look for references or stories of success [5:47] - Do you trust the people who engage with them? Have questions about how to vet...

Austin shares his 4 step framework for effective interview preparation! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - You have to be super prepared for your interviews [1:36] - Show what you can do for the company [2:37] - Go through the job listing & anticipate interview questions [4:46] - Prep your answers & iterate Have questions about how to prepare for your next interview? Text them to Austin at...