The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares his story of failure after failure, and how he learned lessons from each failure which eventually led to success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to cure the worry over failure[1:23] - Watch out for ‘Iceberg’ syndrome[3:00] - Austin’s story of success and failure[8:05] - Hindsight is 20/20[9:34] - Failure is a teacher, not an indictmentHave questions about how to change your view of failure? 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 an email he received from a listener who wasn’t seeing results and goes over the do’s, don’t’s, and reasons behind his methods!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why Austin’s strategies DON’T work - Wait, what? [1:54] - Cold email is a channel, not a silver bullet[3:14] - Why you should do it even though it isn’t a silver bullet[5:06] - Volume will make the statistics work for youHave questions about how to make Austin’s strategies work for you? 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

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 April 2021[1:46] - Trixie - “What’s your best advice for setting yourself up for success in the first 90 days of a new position?”[7:24] - Imtiaz - “What is your process for content creation on LikedIn?”[14:26] - Ralph - “What are your thoughts about ending a job interview mid-way into it when you know it’s not a good fit?”[18:02] - Michael - “Would you suggest networking with companies who do not currently have an opening?”[21:18] - Lisa - “Should we have all of the requirements listed in a job description in order to apply for it?”[26:04] - Oshin - “What are you reading these days?”Books Mentioned:• How To Avoid A Climate Disaster - Bill Gates• The Uninhabitable Earth - David Wallace-Wells• The Proposal - Jasmine GuilloryHave 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

Austin shares the #1 mistake that most people make in networking, and what you should be doing instead!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The #1 networking mistake that most people make [2:01] - Time is the most valuable currency[3:42] - If you want it, you need to earn it[4:20] - Good ways to earn the time of influential peopleHave questions about how to network like a pro? 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 5 step process for testing your networking email template and iterating until it’s the best it can be!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why A/B testing is important in networking[3:03] - Start with 3 email templates[4:19] - Test your email templates to some low-priority contacts[5:28] - Compare your results, iterate, and try againHave questions about how to A/B test your cold emails? 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 3 step process for researching private companies. Public companies share a lot of data, but so do private companies, if you know where to look!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:28] - Why research is important[1:39] - Find interviews with employees or the leadership team[5:30] - Customer data is a gold mine [8:41] - Become a customer or watch reviews to get perspective[10:28] - Don't forget the simple stepsHave questions about how to research private companies? 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 the one question you should never ask while networking and provides a much better alternative!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One question to avoid when networking[2:11] - What you should do instead[3:40] - Get proactive and then reach out[4:42] - Busy people appreciate action, not asksHave 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

Austin shares his story of limiting beliefs and how you can surpass the boundaries that others have placed around you!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Overcoming your limiting beliefs[2:24] - Society puts limits on you as you grow older[4:59] - No one else can define your value[5:39] - Believe in yourself and take a step towards your dreamHave questions about how to start believing in yourself? 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 to reach out to complete strangers and feel comfortable while doing it!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What to do if you’re terrified of reaching out to strangers[0:58] - Start with leveraging loose connections[2:32] - Find your loose connections[4:39] - What to say when you reach outHave questions about what to say to total strangers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Email Template Mentioned In Today’s Episode:“Hi Amari,It’s been a while! How are you and Sarah holding up? Did you escape NYC or ride it out for the past few months? Hope you’re safe.I know this is out of the blue, but I wanted to reach out because I’m in the market for a transition. I’m specifically targeting UX roles at large agencies like X & Y. If you know of anyone who might be good to speak with, I’d be grateful for any connections.I know this is a big ask, so no pressure and no worries if it’s too much! Either way, be well and send my best to the family.”Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:MailScoop.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 how you can increase your email response rate by 3X by giving the recipient a way out!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Triple your response rate by using an “exit clause”[1:11] - Why typical sign-offs are a bad idea[2:27] - First impressions matter [2:52] - What to do instead - give them an out[5:05] - Try it for yourself and track the outcomesHave questions about how to use an exit clause? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Exit Clause Mentioned In Today’s Episode:“Lastly, I know your time is valuable and I know this is a big ask coming from a stranger. If it’s too much right now, that’s totally fine! Feel free to say no. I'm grateful for whatever info you're able to share here or over the phone. Either way, have a fantastic week.”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