
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

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

Nov 15, 2021 • 5min
One Trick To Generate Referrals Without Networking | Ep #151
Austin shares one tip that you can use to generate referrals without having to do any networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Networking is uncomfortable[1:03] - Find jobs for your friends[2:34] - Refer-a-Friend[3:32] - It’s all about adding valueHave questions about how to generate more referrals? 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 12, 2021 • 8min
My 5 Favorite Free Job Search Tools | Ep #150
Austin shares his 5 favorite free job search tools that will help you level up your job search and get into your dream job faster!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:32] - MailScoop for email addresses[1:50] - Yesware & Mixmax for email statistics[3:21] - ResyMatch for resume keywords[5:52] - Canva for visuals[7:00] - ResyBuild for resume creationHave questions about the most effective tools for your job search? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:MailScoop.ioYesware.comMixmax.comResyMatch.ioCanva.comResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Nov 10, 2021 • 6min
Job Hopping: Career Destroyer Or Career Accelerator? | Ep #149
Austin shares his thoughts on job hopping - Is it a career booster or career killer?Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Supercharge your career[1:10] - You have to do it the right way[2:16] - Red flags for hiring managers[3:17] - Austin’s job hopping[3:59] - The take-awayHave questions about how to job hop effectively? 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 8, 2021 • 9min
3 Ways To Network As An Introvert | Ep #148
Austin shares his thoughts on the best ways for introverted people to feel more comfortable networking and reaching out to strangers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin is an introvert![2:09] - Quality over quantity[3:51] - Engage on your terms[6:26] - Focus on your feelingsHave questions about how to feel more comfortable networking? 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 5, 2021 • 6min
The Truth About Resume Length (One Page vs. Two?) | Ep #147
Austin shares his thoughts on one of the most debated topics in the job search world - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two?Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two?[1:01] - The REAL answer[1:45] - Focus on the content, not the length[2:06] - 3 questions to ask your resume[4:50] - Differentiate yourself!Have questions about how to write an amazing resume? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resume BuilderResume ScannerResume Bullet AnalyzerGuide on Writing Job-Winning ResumesShare 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 3, 2021 • 8min
How To Handle Multiple Interviews & Job Offers | Ep #146
Austin shares his thoughts on how to juggle multiple interviews and job offers at the same time!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Multiple interviews & offers[1:31] - You are the CEO![2:40] - How to make your decision[5:17] - You can accept an offer & still take interviewsHave questions about juggling multiple job interviews? 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 1, 2021 • 9min
Make Networking Easy With The "Mentor Method" | Ep #145
Austin shares how you can network with anybody, regardless of what you have to offer, with the “Mentor Method”!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Networking when you don’t have much to offer[1:09] - Everyone wants to be a part of your success story[2:56] - You are the “underdog”[3:56] - How to execute this tactic[6:19] - Rinse & repeatHave questions about how to cultivate a mentor? 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

Oct 29, 2021 • 30min
#AAA: Ask Austin Anything - October 2021 | Ep #144
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 October 2021[1:07] - Viktoria - “Since you've left the corporate world and started your own business, what are the top 3 things you think are the most important to be successful?”[8:08] - Trevor - “Many people are anxious or just plain afraid to type that first email or dial that first phone call to a person of interest who might be able to help their career search. What sort of "low risk" tips would you recommend for someone like that to practice these crucial "business development" skills for their career?”[13:43] - Ashley - “When I’m sending a thank you message on LinkedIn after a discovery call, what’s the best cadence? Any particulars to include in the message?”[16:25] - Dominic - “How'd you decide on your LinkedIn title?”[20:45] - Thamim - “What would you say has been the biggest mindset shift that you've had in the last 6 months?”[24:16] - Sayan - “How to identify worthy influencers to follow?”[27:40] - Luigi - “Where’s a place you have never been that you'd love to travel to?”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

Oct 25, 2021 • 5min
The 4 Step Framework My Client Used To Win His Google Interview | Ep #143
Austin shares the 4 step framework that one of his clients used to turn an interview at Google into a job offer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Interview preparation is important[0:46] - Go get the job description[1:19] - Look for qualifications and skills[1:38] - Come up with questions about the qualifications and skills[2:38] - Craft your answers to these questionsHave questions about how to crush your job interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Article - Interview PreparationShare 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