The Dream Job System Podcast

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 2021[1:04] - “I recently got a job offer - yay! - but there’s a catch. This offer is from my second choice company. I asked them for time to consider and they gave me 48 hours to decide. I’m still interviewing at my first choice company and I don’t know what to do. Do I decline to offer and hope I get the offer from my first choice? Or do I accept and keep interviewing? Thanks for the help!” - Vishan[6:24] - “How many hours a day/week did you set aside to get your side hustle really going?” - Virginia[8:52] - “How do you structure your day, Austin?” - Kimberly[12:05] - “What's your process for creating blog posts?” - Jason[16:11] - “What’s your best cure for writer’s block?”’ - Matthew[18:26] - “What’s your favorite pumpkin ale?” - SarahHave 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

Ageism is on the rise and in this episode Austin shares his #1 tip for combating ageism in your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Ageism is on the rise[0:44] - Be proactive![1:24] - Use this 3-step process[3:52] - A concrete example from AustinHave questions about ageism in the workplace? 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

Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make friends instead of asking for a job[1:47] - The truth about networking[2:30] - A different way to look at networking[3:35] - What you should be doing insteadHave questions about the best ways to network? 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

Austin shares his thoughts on how surveying a company’s customers can provide valuable insight for your research phase!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Research is critical in your job search[1:35] - Figure out your specific target groups[2:53] - Find actual people in your target groups[4:48] - Ask them these 3 specific questions[7:06] - Incorporate the responses into your application or VVPHave questions about the best ways to research a company? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:VVP Starter KitShare 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

Austin shares his thoughts on how to send LinkedIn requests that actually get an answer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Not hearing back can be frustrating[1:43] - A personalized message goes a long way![2:52] - Provide context to your request[4:19] - Get them excited about connecting with you[5:24] - An example from AustinHave questions about how to use LinkedIn better? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LinkedIn Profile TipsShare 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

Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you’re the happiest you can be!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What really matters with job happiness[0:53] - Be more specific[1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it[3:20] - Think about & write down your values[4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homeworkHave questions about how to achieve career happiness? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Post: What Should I Do With my LifeShare 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

Austin shares a super creative ‘Thank You’ note strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Hiring managers love thank you notes![2:11] - Email vs handwritten notes[2:56] - Austin’s thank you note strategyHave questions about thank you notes and how to stand out from the crowd? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Interview Thank You EmailShare 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

Austin shares his thoughts on how to get better referrals that will help you turn that referral into an interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to turn referrals into interviews[1:03] - All referrals are NOT created equal[2:12] - The problem with one-and-done referrals[3:28] - Why the ‘advocate’ referral is so much better[4:38] - How to get more advocate referralsHave questions about how to turn referrals into 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

Austin shares one hack that will help you to show up more often and rank higher in LinkedIn searches!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to show up in more LinkedIn searches[1:11] - What you don’t know about Skills & Endorsements[2:50] - What are the right skills for you?[4:32] - Endorsements are important!Have questions about how to get more out of LinedIn? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LinkedIn Skills GuideResyMatch.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

Austin shares his thoughts on how to make your value crystal clear to your dream companies by creating a portfolio!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to make your value crystal clear[1:12] - What a portfolio can do for you[2:12] - You can create your own experience[4:11] - Choose your focus with intention[5:24] - Create a portfolio blog post & sell your ideas[6:36] - Play the long gameHave questions about how to create a killer portfolio? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:VVP GuideShare 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