
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

Sep 9, 2022 • 8min
How Personalized Videos Can Boost Job Offer Rates | Ep #278
Austin shares how you can use personalized videos to boost the amount of job offers you receive!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - What is a personalized video?[2:23] - Research the recipient[3:14] - Use Loom![4:15] - A few best practices[5:38] - When to use personalized videosHave questions about how to get your messages to stand out? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Sep 7, 2022 • 7min
3 Skills Every Job Seeker Needs In 2022 | Ep #277
Austin shares 3 skills every job seeker needs to land more job offers and be more successful in 2022!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - The job search has changed[0:57] - Copywriting[2:48] - Writing a cold email[4:13] - Selling your valueHave questions about how to level up your skill set? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Sep 5, 2022 • 5min
A 2 Minute Hack For Identifying Hiring Managers | Ep #276
Austin shares a simple hack to find all of the hiring managers with open roles at your dream companies!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Finding hiring managers with open roles[1:00] - Using LinkedIn filters[2:25] - Filter & bookmarkHave questions about how to identify hiring managers who have open roles? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Sep 2, 2022 • 11min
How To Create Content For Your Job Search In 5 Steps | Ep #275
Austin shares 5 simple steps you can use to create content for your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Content creation is a Game Changer![2:49] - Take action[3:31] - Capture your learnings[5:19] - Create buckets[6:09] - Combine & create[7:06] - Block out time for creationHave questions about how to start your content creation journey? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 31, 2022 • 20min
#AAA - August 2022 | Ep #274
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:[0:25] - #AAA for August 2022[1:00] - Callie - How often should I be commenting on LinkedIn posts while job searching? 5 comments per week? 5 comments per day? Is there an obnoxious number? I’m trying to add value with every comment I leave but don’t want to spam my connections.[5:14] - Ewa - It seems like I cannot “sell myself” on my resume or during the interview. Once hired, I do an awesome job but I feel like I’m missing out on a lot of great opportunities. How do I correct this?[9:57] - Tyler - I want to take an awesome headshot photo for LinkedIn. Any recommendations?[13:35] - Andy - Do you think Cover Letters work? I've heard no one reads them.[18:54] - Rubal - Where's your favorite place to get a bagel in NYC?Have questions about how to land your dream job without applying online? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 29, 2022 • 9min
How To Create Experience If You Don't Have Any | Ep #273
Austin shares how you can create your own job experience if you don’t have any!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Students, Interns, & Career changer need experience[1:56] - Creating your own experience for free![2:51] - Select your target companies & jobs[3:31] - Audit & hypothesize about your target jobs & companiesHave questions about how to get job experience if you don’t have any? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 26, 2022 • 8min
How To Start A Job Winning Cover Letter | Ep #272
Austin shares how to start a job-winning cover letter and set yourself apart from the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Are cover letters still relevant?[1:50] - Cover letters for your dream job[2:34] - Cover letters increase your callback rate[4:15] - How to start your job-winning cover letterHave questions about how to write a job-winning cover letter? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 24, 2022 • 15min
2 Daily Activities For Massive Career Success | Ep #271
Austin shares the 2 things you need to do in order to see massive career success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Successful careers have these things in common[1:40] - Caveat: You must take these actions consistently over time[2:29] - Create for 30 minutes per day[10:11] - Reach out to 1 new person every dayHave questions about how to supercharge your career? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 22, 2022 • 13min
7 Steps For Writing A Job Winning LinkedIn Headline | Ep #270
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 formulaHave questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn headline? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources 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%Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Aug 19, 2022 • 8min
How Job Hopping Can Accelerate Your Career | Ep #269
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 careerHave questions about how to job hop effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagram@austinbelcak on TwitterTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool