
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

May 1, 2023 • 9min
The 5 Point Checklist For Job-Winning Resume Bullets | Ep #378
Austin shares his 5-point checklist for job-winning resume bullets!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:44] - Your resume is a sales document[2:14] - The ideal resume bullet length[2:50] - Add your skills & use measurable results[5:16] - Use compelling languageAsk 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!

Apr 28, 2023 • 19min
#AAA - April 2023 | Ep #377
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:[0:30] - #AAA for April 2023[0:51] - Uzoma - Why is it that the phrases that we’re told never to use in resumes are the exact same phrases used in job descriptions (e.g. self-starter, team player, good communicator etc.)?[3:48] - Yuthpati - Can you give a detailed example of a value validation project?[8:55] - Thomas - Which would you say are the most important skills to work on in order to have a master powerful brand?[12:13] - Mick - I'm looking to establish a clear workflow for myself, and wonder about combining two of your tips.In an older episode about reaching out via email, you talk about sending two to three follow-ups maybe 5 to 7 business days after the initial outreach.And in another episode about the 10 ideas strategy and 10 things any job seeker can do to add value when networking, you mention that once you've got an engagement plan, that if the first outreach doesn't grab your target, you should go on to the second, and then the third, and so on.I wonder if these two strategies can be combined, and if so, how?[15:31] - Nadia - How do you do everything and still get sleep?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!

Apr 24, 2023 • 6min
How To Talk About Experience You Don't Have In An Interview | Ep #375
Austin shares how you can talk about experience that you don’t have during an interview when you’re trying to change industries!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Don’t be afraid to talk about experience that you don’t have[1:10] - Don’t lie & don’t avoid the question[2:39] - Be honest![3:00] - Reiterate that you know the skill is important[3:18] - Show them that you’re working on that skillAsk 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!

Apr 21, 2023 • 6min
The 80% Rule: How You Can Use It To Succeed In Anything | Ep #374
Austin shares The 80% Rule and how you can use it to succeed at anything!Time Stamped Show Notes:[1:01] - You need to be consistent in order to succeed![1:47] - Don’t make this BIG mistake[2:33] - Do 80% of the things for 80% of the timeAsk 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!

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Apr 19, 2023 • 10min
7 Networking Tips Anyone Can Use To Meet VIPs | Ep #373
Austin shares 7 networking tips that are so effective, they will help you get in with any CEO, founder, or VIP that you want to connect with!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Networking is important but hard![1:30] - Advice recognition & The advice triangle[4:18] - Engage with their content & Ask to interview them[6:33] - Set up a speaking engagement & Recognize them for a career change[8:15] - Make a helpful introductionAsk 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!

Apr 17, 2023 • 12min
How To Eliminate 90% Of Meetings (& Get 20+ Hours Back) | Ep #372
Austin shares how you can eliminate 90% of your meetings and win back 20+ hours every week!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Too good to be true?[1:09] - Meetings are killing your focus[3:10] - Create “Deep Work Zones” & Set expectations[6:09] - Expand your “Deep Work” & Offer alternatives[9:26] - Offer a short meeting as a last resultAsk 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!

Apr 14, 2023 • 9min
How To 10x Your Network With An "Engagement Plan" | Ep #371
Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by using his “Engagement Plan”!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Engagement Plans help build great relationships[2:01] - Create an Engagement Plan for every contact[4:17] - The layers of your Engagement Plan[6:03] - Make it a daily routineAsk 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!

Apr 12, 2023 • 12min
9 Unique Questions At Ask In An Interview | Ep #370
Austin shares 9 unique questions that you can ask in your next interview that will help you stand out from the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Asking questions in an interview is important[1:45] - Focus on results[3:11] - Why is the job open?[5:00] - Manager goals[8:34] - Ask about their roadmapsAsk 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!

Apr 10, 2023 • 9min
How Students Can Overcome "Bad" GPAs, Majors, & Internships | Ep #369
Austin shares what you can do as a student who has “bad” grades, “bad” internships, or the “wrong” major!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Austin had “bad” grades, only one small internship, and the “wrong” major[1:52] - You have an opportunity to get creative[3:42] - You can create your own internship[5:18] - Start freelancing to generate experience[6:36] - Build a passion project in publicAsk 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!

Apr 7, 2023 • 11min
5 Ways To Create Experience In A New Field | Ep #368
Austin shares 5 different ways that you can create experience in a brand new field!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Career change = No experience[2:55] - Take courses[3:46] - Volunteer[4:52] - Freelance[6:02] - Create your own projects[8:43] - Create contentAsk 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!