The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares why he avoided people with traditional backgrounds during his job search and instead preferred connecting with people who had non-traditional backgrounds! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why I Avoided People With Traditional Backgrounds In My Job Search [1:09] - Traditional vs. Non-Traditional [1:42] - What to do instead [2:23] - Positioning yourself for success [3:11] - How to fin...

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 Have questions about the interview process? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feed...

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 Have questions about time management? Text them...

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 Have questions about the 90:9:1 rule? Text them to Austin at (201...

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 Have questions about...

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 Have questions about changing careers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Sh...

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:...

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 Have questions or comment...

Ask Austin Anything! In this episode Austin answers questions from listeners just like you.  Have a burning career question? Head to CultivatedCulture.com/AAA or text Austin at (201) 479-9511 and ask away. Austin will hand pick a few to answer in his monthly episodes! Here we go: Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How you doin’? [1:41] - #AAA for February 2021 [2:02] - Steph - “You talk a lot about...

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...

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 Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or...

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...

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 Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn...

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...

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...

Austin shares an effective strategy for practicing your new skills before you take your big shot. Always pick the audience you want to suck in front of! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to pick the right audience to suck in front of [1:35] - What Tim Ferriss has to say about getting started [2:17] - When you’re starting out, you’re going to suck [3:35] - Practice in a low-stakes environment S...

Austin shares his experience in getting 3 promotions in 5 years at Microsoft and how you can put yourself in the best position possible to get that promotion you want! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How Austin got promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft [2:31] - Have the conversation early [4:06] - Make your goals clear [5:35] - Create an objective roadmap with your manager Share Your Feedback...

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] – A message from Austin [1:30] - “You mentioned you were promoted three times at Microsoft in the (I think) 5 years you worked there. How did you manage to do that? Any tips...

Austin discusses his secret to success - getting 1% better every day. Gains come over time, and getting 1% better every day can transform your goals into reality! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The secret to success [0:57] - How most people view success [2:11] - The problem with thinking success is quick [3:53] - The math behind getting 1% better every day [6:15] - How to implement getting 1% b...

Austin shares 4 tips for creating a job-winning LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is an amazing tool for your job search, so make sure your profile stands above the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to create a job-winning LinkedIn profile [0:35] - Why LinkedIn is a big deal [2:32] - Building a foundation [4:34] - Optimize your profile picture  [6:47] - Optimize your headline [9:29] - Include...

Austin discusses the importance of cover letters and how you can write a cover letter that will stand out and make an impact! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Are cover letters even a thing? [1:27] - What the data says about cover letters [3:27] - Use a template that matches your resume [4:45] - Tell a story that’s relevant [7:28] - Show ‘em you know ‘em [8:55] - Close with a Value Validation Pro...

Austin shares 4 tips for creating a crazy-effective resume. Resumes can be great tools for showcasing your value, but only if it stands out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to write a crazy-effective resume [1:40] - Pick the right template Resybuild.io [4:38] - Use a highlight reel [7:16] - Sell, don’t summarize [11:44] - Add a detailed personalized interest section [13:44] -...