The Dream Job System Podcast This Is How You Define A "Dream Company?" | Ep #762
Oct 15, 2025
Discover how to identify your true 'dream company' beyond just the big names. Austin shares five key criteria for evaluating potential employers. He emphasizes the importance of aligning your personal values with company culture for greater career satisfaction. Listeners learn practical tactics for researching company fit, from using platforms like Glassdoor to connecting with former employees. Ultimately, the focus is on finding a place that prioritizes joy, growth, and values over mere prestige.
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Redefine 'Dream Company' By Five Criteria
- A dream company is defined by five criteria, not by brand name or prestige.
- Focus on values alignment, fair pay, enjoyable work, growth challenge, and reward for growth.
Specify Your Work Values
- Do identify and write down your specific values and what they concretely look like at work.
- For each value, list three examples of the presence and three of the absence to spot alignment in interviews.
Make A Values Checklist For Interviews
- Do write your top five work priorities and create three concrete examples and three red flags for each.
- Use these examples to evaluate hiring managers and teams during interviews and outreach.