
The Dream Job System Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
One Trick To Beat Anxiety Before An Interview | Ep #569
Learn a trick to beat interview anxiety with a 10-minute meditation. Host shares personal experience and emphasizes the importance of caring. Memorization and meditation can help ease nerves before interviews.

Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
4 Steps For An Awesome Post-Interview Thank You Email | Ep #568
Austin shares his 4 step process for creating an amazing post-interview Thank You note!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make sure you write a thank you note after your interview[1:47] - How to send the thank you note[3:16] - What to say - Spoiler! - Say thank you![4:28] - Austin’s example letterWant 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!

Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
4 Steps To Create Time For Your Job Search | Ep #567
Learn how to prioritize your goals and create time for your job search with a 4-step process. Track your time, find dedicated hours, schedule consistently, and be intentional with your job search activities. Get tips on managing your time effectively and landing your dream job without applying online.

Jul 15, 2024 • 9min
Should You Quit Your Job To Start A Business? | Ep #566
Austin shares his thoughts on whether or not you should quit your job to start a business!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Should you quit your job to start a business?[1:44] - Side hustle first[2:23] - Invest in long-term success[3:08] - Beating the competition[4:18] - Failure is part of the process[5:18] - Dream job first, then shoot your shotWant 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!

Jul 12, 2024 • 9min
My Formula For Crazy-Effective Resume Bullets | Ep #565
Expert Austin shares his formula for attention-grabbing resume bullets, emphasizing industry terms, measurable metrics, and powerful action words. Learn how to optimize your job application with these tips and tools.

Jul 10, 2024 • 10min
3 Unconventional Networking Strategies That Worked | Ep #564
Learn unconventional networking strategies that actually work, such as finding common ground, using testimonials, and optimizing your approach. Discover creative ways to stand out and build connections for job search success.

Jul 8, 2024 • 6min
Email vs. LinkedIn - What's Better For Outreach? | Ep #563
Austin shares his thoughts on using email vs. LinkedIn for outreach and which one you should be focusing on!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Email vs. LinkedIn - Which is better?[0:49] - Why Austin prefers email[1:45] - Email is where work happens[2:29] - How to use email “the right way”[2:46] - Other benefits to emailWant 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!

Jul 5, 2024 • 13min
Value Validation Project Example: Microsoft Teams | Ep #562
Austin shares a real Value Validation Project that one of his clients used to get hired at Microsoft!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What does a good VVP look like?[1:04] - Why a good VVP is so important[2:39] - Getting started on the VVP[3:49] - Do your research![5:04] - How to set up your VVPWant 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!

Jul 3, 2024 • 6min
How To Statistically "Guarantee" Yourself A Job Offer | Ep #561
Austin shares how you can statistically “guarantee” that you’ll get a job offer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Guaranteed job offers![0:43] - What sales can teach you about landing jobs[2:05] - Reverse engineering the process[4:44] - Track your successes and statistics[5:53] - Optimize, optimize, optimize!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!

Jul 1, 2024 • 4min
If You Want To Land A Job, You Need To Stop Blaming The Process | Ep #560
Austin dishes out a little tough love about landing a job in today’s job market. Stop blaming the process and take control!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Some tough love from Austin[0:40] - Stop blaming the process[1:29] - You have 2 choices moving forward[2:28] - You are in control, so go make it happen!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!