
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

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Dec 10, 2021 • 8min
3 Daily LinkedIn Activities For Better Results | Ep #161
Austin shares 3 daily actions that you can take on LinkedIn for better results in your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Recognize LinkedIn’s full potential[1:22] - Comment on posts[3:12] - Comment some more…[4:46] - Create your own contentHave 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Dec 8, 2021 • 6min
Use The "Sandbox" Method To Become A Better Job Seeker | Ep #160
Austin shares how you can use the “Sandbox” method to become a better job seeker!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Practice makes perfect[1:53] - Origins of the “Sandbox” method[2:53] - Choose who to suck in front of[3:51] - Create a sandbox to play in[4:22] - Create momentum for your dream companiesHave questions about how to land your dream job? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Dec 6, 2021 • 6min
3 Steps To Supercharge Your Networking This Month | Ep #159
Austin shares 3 steps you can use to supercharge your networking before the end of the year!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The job market is HOT[1:11] - Make a list of people who helped you[1:57] - Draft a “Thank You” email[3:24] - Send your emails out earlyHave questions about how to rekindle your network connections? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Dec 3, 2021 • 10min
Is It Worth Job Searching In December? | Ep #158
Austin discusses whether or not it’s worthwhile to search for a new job in December!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Is It Worth Job Searching In December?[1:23] - Don’t check out in December[2:46] - Get ahead of the competition[4:26] - How to take advantage of December hiring[6:37] - How to find jobs in DecemberHave questions about how to land your dream job? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Dec 1, 2021 • 30min
#AAA: Ask Austin Anything - November 2021 | Ep #157
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 November 2021[1:42] - Matt - When you started planning Cultivated Culture, what were some of the things you did to get started, for example, what was your process for creating/starting your website?[11:32] - Alex - How does an individual contributor move into a management role, whether internally or externally, with little to no experience?[17:55] - Gaurav - How do you increase visibility on LinkedIn so that more recruiters contact you during your job search?[22:31] - Tom - What quote has had the most impact on your personal life philosophy?[26:55] - Dennis - What’s your favorite pizza and drink to go along with it?Have questions about your job search? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 26, 2021 • 10min
4 Daily Job Search Activities For Better Results | Ep #156
Austin shares the 4 most effective daily activities that you can use to get better results from your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Happy Friday![1:03] - The job search can be overwhelming[1:47] - Comment & Interact on LinkedIn[4:28] - Email one contact every day[5:32] - Engage with your target company’s posts[6:51] - Publicly document something you learnedHave questions about how to network better? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 24, 2021 • 10min
3 Steps To Eliminate Meetings & Win Your Time Back | Ep #155
Austin shares his 3 step method to eliminate meetings and win your time back!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Meetings are a waste of time![1:35] - Sometimes meetings are OK, though[2:33] - Push back on the meeting request[3:45] - Ask for a Loom video[6:35] - What to do when you have to meetHave questions about how to improve your time management? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LoomShare 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 22, 2021 • 7min
How To Talk About Your "Biggest Weakness" In An Interview | Ep #154
Austin shares his thoughts on the best way to answer the question “What is your greatest weakness?” in a job interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What is your greatest weakness?[1:47] - The better question to ask[2:14] - Come up with a weakness, but no BS![3:09] - Explain how you’ve been working on your weakness[3:29] - An example from AustinHave questions about how to nail your job interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:How To Answer “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 19, 2021 • 6min
Don't Stop Applying When You Land A Job Interview | Ep #153
Austin shares the reasons behind why you should never stop looking for a job, even when you land a job interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Stopping is a big mistake![1:32] - The interview is halftime[3:00] - Prepare for the interview, but keep searching[3:52] - Keep the momentum goingHave questions about how to land your dream job? 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 17, 2021 • 10min
3 Steps To Take If You've Been Laid Off | Ep #152
Austin shares 3 steps you can take if you’ve been laid off or let go from your job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:32] - Losing your job[1:17] - Take time to process[2:41] - Get clear on what’s next[6:30] - Create a schedule for yourselfHave questions about what to do if you lose your job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Daily Schedule for Job SeekersShare 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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool