
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

Aug 23, 2023 • 8min
How To Use The 90:9:1 Rule To Level Up Your Network | Ep #427
Networking expert Austin shares how to use the 90:9:1 Rule to level up your networking. Explore personalized networking and engaging with contacts. Learn strategies for networking with individuals who have limited online presence.

Aug 21, 2023 • 11min
5 Ways To Build Experience When Changing Careers | Ep #426
Learn 5 ways to build experience when changing careers, including volunteering, freelancing, the "25 Post Method", starting a podcast, and building targeted projects.

Aug 18, 2023 • 8min
Why I Always Look For This One Thing When Hiring | Ep #425
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 outputsFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 16, 2023 • 11min
5 Things I Didn't Need To Start My Side Hustles / Business | Ep #424
The host shares their experience of building a poorly designed website that still generated a successful business. They discuss four commonly believed necessary things to start a business that are actually not needed, including a business plan, funding, and incorporating the business. They also highlight the five things commonly believed to be necessary to start a business but are actually not needed, including the importance of testing and validating ideas before having an idea, the irrelevance of business cards for online businesses, and the importance of focusing on essential steps rather than non-essential items.

Aug 14, 2023 • 6min
How To Use A Results Tracker For More Offers & Promotions | Ep #423
Austin shares how you can use a Results Tracker to win more job offers and land more promotions!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - It’s hard to remember details[1:45] - What is a Results Tracker?[2:18] - How to set up your Results Tracker[3:51] - Update it 2x per monthFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 11, 2023 • 5min
Want The Jobs Most People Don't Get? Do This. | Ep #422
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 outFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 9, 2023 • 13min
5 Reasons Your Resume Isn't Working (& What To Do) | Ep #421
Austin shares 5 reasons that your resume isn’t working and what to do about it!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - It’s hard to know what resume advice to take[1:16] - The wrong format or layout[3:50] - Starting with the wrong thing[6:09] - Not tailoring your resume for the job[7:53] - Not selling yourself[10:08] - Your resume is too long, or too shortFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 7, 2023 • 8min
4 Takeaways From Surveying 115K+ People On Salary Negotiation | Ep #420
Austin shares 4 takeaways he learned from surveying over 115,000 people about salary negotiation!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Researching Salary Negotiation on LinkedIn[1:10] - Most people don’t negotiate at all![1:30] - 92% of people who negotiate get more than the original offer[2:46] - People don’t negotiate mostly because of fear[4:07] - Most people don’t prepare enough to negotiate their salaryFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 4, 2023 • 6min
How To Effectively Follow Up In The Job Search | Ep #419
Austin shares the most effective way to follow up with contacts on your job search journey!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Most people don’t follow up![1:57] - Follow up on a regular basis[2:31] - Use an existing email thread[3:48] - Try different channels of communicationFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!

Aug 2, 2023 • 11min
How To Supercharge Your Resume With A "Highlight Reel" | Ep #418
Austin shares how you can supercharge the results you get from your resume by using a “Highlight Reel”!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Awful ways to start your resume[2:52] - Use a “Highlight Reel” instead[3:20] - How to implement a “Highlight Reel” in your resume[3:48] - Use the right title[5:49] - Include impactful bulletsFree Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)!Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)Click here to submit your question.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!