The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares a case study of one client who was able to turn a rejection after 5 interviews into a job offer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - A rejection ISN’T the end[1:22] - The same thing also happened to Austin at Microsoft[2:15] - The client’s journey[3:47] - Be persistent & increase your valueHave questions about how to deal with a rejection? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares one tip that can make changing careers 10x easier!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Trying to change careers can be frustrating[1:23] - Take advice from people who have what you want[4:00] - How to find your tribeHave questions about how to break into a new career field? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares his thoughts on how you should handle ghosting in the job search process!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Getting ghosted is frustrating[1:08] - A different perspective[2:04] - One question to ask yourself[3:06] - Create new opportunities for yourselfHave questions about how to handle being ghosted? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares the 11-step framework that one client used to score an $80,000 raise with a new job offer at Amazon!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Client’s case study[0:54] - Research your role & range[2:27] - Think about your priorities[5:05] - How to have the salary conversation[7:06] - The offer & counteroffer[9:38] - The “Double Nope” RuleHave questions about how to maximize your salary during negotiations? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares 9 tips that you can use to turn your LinkedIn profile into a job generating machine!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Use LinkedIn to funnel job offer to you[1:03] - First impressions matter[2:33] - Keywords, headlines, & driving results[6:12] - About me, featured, & skills sections[9:44] - Recommendations, community, & contentHave questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LinkedIn Master ClassPhotoFeelerResyMatch.ioResyBullet.ioShare 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

Austin shares a simple 4-step process to write a job-winning thank you note after you interview at a company you’re excited about!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Should you write a thank you note?[1:49] - Focus & pay attention[2:33] - Email your thank you note[3:57] - What to write in your thank you note[5:48] - Send it right away Have questions about how to write a stellar thank you note? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares a detailed example of a Value Validation Project for Away Luggage!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Value Validation Project for Away Luggage[0:53] - Client’s background[3:03] - Researching the target company[4:36] - Present 3 ideas for improvement[9:01] - Pay attention to the detailsHave questions about how to create your own Value Validation Project? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares one tactic that you can use to 10x your LinkedIn profile views in 10 minutes per day!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Content creation isn’t for everyone[2:55] - Find other creators in your space[4:38] - Bookmark their post feed[5:10] - Leave a value driven commentHave questions about how to get the most out of LinkedIn? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares 3 mistakes that he has made as a creator along his creation journey!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Using a pseudonym[2:06] - Failures and lessons on LinkedIn[5:22] - Failures and lessons on Instagram[7:19] - Failures can be good if you learn from themHave questions about how to be an effective content creator? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Share 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

Austin shares why he spent over 40 hours preparing for each interview during his job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] - Interview preparation is key[3:13] - Why spend so much time?[4:08] - Do your research![7:22] - Rehearse & Refine your answers[10:54] - Create a Value Validation ProjectHave questions about how to best prepare for your next job interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Here’s a breakdown of how I spent the time:[15 Hours] Researching the heck out of each company and their products to understand goals, challenges, and new initiatives.[5 Hours] Chatting with employees and connections to best understand how to position myself.[10 Hours] Drafting answers to interview questions. Then revisiting and refining them. Then recording myself delivering them. Then doing mock interviews.[2-3 Hours] Researching my interviewers to understand who they are, what they care about, and how they want to be engaged with. Then building engagement plans for each.[10 Hours] Brainstorming, building out, and refining Value Validation Projects for each company.Share 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