

The Dream Job System Podcast
Austin Belcak
Austin Belcak brings you quick, highly actionable strategies to help you land a job you love without “traditional” experience and without applying online. These modern job search tactics stem from Austin’s personal experience landing interviews and offers from Google, Microsoft, and Twitter and his experience helping thousands of job seekers get hired at the world’s best companies without applying online.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 16min
5 Steps For Validating Your Side Hustle Idea | Ep #751
Austin shares his 5-step process for validating any side hustle idea to make sure it will be worth your time!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Your idea needs to be validated[1:27] - Brainstorm & niche down[4:06] - Build your unique offering & offer a pre-order discount[7:47] - Find potential customers & ask them questions[9:22] - Speak to your customers & get their feedback[13:00] - Assess & iterateWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 17, 2025 • 6min
The 3 Levels Of Job Search Difficulty | Ep #750
Austin shares the 3 different levels of job search difficulty and how you can pivot!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - You can change your title, company, or industry[1:19] - The more you change, the more difficulty you will face[2:25] - Know your “Why”Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
7 Steps For Writing A Job Winning LinkedIn Headline | Ep #749
Austin shares his 7 step process for writing a job-winning LinkedIn headline!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - The LinkedIn headline is a great place to stand out[1:28] - The truth about LinkedIn headlines[2:43] - 2 things all great headlines have[5:32] - Finding your unique value[8:48] - The LinkedIn headline formulaResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LinkedIn Headline GuideLinkedIn Headline Formula:[Job Title] | [Keyword 1], [Keyword 2], [Keyword 3] | [Unique Value Prop]LinkedIn Headline Example #1:Marketing at Snap | B2B, Paid Social, Analytics-Driven | I Help Snap's B2B Clients Generate 500% ROAS With Social AdvertisingLinkedIn Headline Example #2:Graphic Designer at Hubspot | Human-Centered Designer | I Help Companies Create Ad Designs That Drive 30% More ConversionsLinkedIn Headline Example #3:Data Analyst at Microsoft | Python, SQL, Tableau | I Help Companies Use Big Data To Tell Stories That Boost Customer Retention By 77%Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 12, 2025 • 8min
How Job Hopping Can Accelerate Your Career | Ep #748
Austin shares how job hopping can accelerate your career!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Job hopping is not necessarily bad[1:00] - The right & wrong way to job hop[2:27] - How to explain short stints at previous jobs[5:16] - Do it right and it will accelerate your careerWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 10, 2025 • 8min
How To Use The 90:9:1 Rule To Level Up Your Network | Ep #747
Austin shares how you can use the 90:9:1 Rule to level up your networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - What is the 90:9:1 Rule?[2:00] - How it applies to your career search[3:01] - Networking is better when it’s personalWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 8, 2025 • 11min
5 Ways To Build Experience When Changing Careers | Ep #746
Austin shares 5 ways that you can build experience in a new career field!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Changing careers can be frustrating![1:32] - Volunteering[4:01] - Freelancing[5:24] - The “25 Post Method”[6:57] - Start a podcast[8:42] - Build targeted projectsWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 5, 2025 • 8min
Why I Always Look For This One Thing When Hiring | Ep #745
Austin shares the one thing he always looks for when hiring at Microsoft or Cultivated Culture!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Do you have a side hustle?[1:13] - Looking for passion[1:54] - People with a side hustle are motivated[2:30] - Be scrappy & innovative[4:23] - Driving outputsWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 3, 2025 • 11min
5 Things I Didn't Need To Start My Side Hustles / Business | Ep #744
Austin shares 5 things that he absolutely did not need to start his side hustles or business!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Conventional wisdom isn’t always right[1:30] - A fancy website[3:33] - A business plan[6:10] - Funding[7:57] - Incorporating/LLC[9:07] - Business CardsWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Sep 1, 2025 • 5min
Want The Jobs Most People Don't Get? Do This. | Ep #743
Austin shares the one thing you need to do if you want to get the jobs that most people don’t have!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Do what others won’t do[1:08] - Great companies don’t want average[2:29] - Do what Austin did[3:27] - Control your narrative and stand outWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin’s Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Aug 29, 2025 • 13min
5 Reasons Your Resume Isn't Working (& What To Do) | Ep #742
Discover why your resume might not be landing those interviews! Learn about common pitfalls like poor formatting and generic content. Tailoring your resume to specific job descriptions is crucial. Find out how to effectively sell yourself and showcase your accomplishments. Plus, explore the ideal resume length to keep hiring managers engaged. Elevate your job search with expert tips and practical strategies!