The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares effective strategies to leverage salary negotiations in your favor. A small increase in your salary multiplied over an entire career can be a lot of money, so you don’t want to leave any money on the table during your negotiation!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to negotiate your next salary[0:48] – What the data says about negotiating your salary[1:22] – Why people don’t negotiate more often[2:17] – Companies expect you to negotiate[3:14] – How to make the most of your negotiation[3:50] – Resources to research your future job salary[5:45] – How to have that tough conversation[12:00] – Money isn’t the only thing you can negotiate for Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:GlassDoor.comH1Bdata.info3 Simple Negotiation Tips To Double Your Offer [Blog Post]How To Talk About Your Desired Salary In An Interview [Blog Post]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 sets a foundation for understanding the “Hidden Job Market”, what it is, and why it’s a better avenue into your dream job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] – What is the “Hidden Job Market”?[2:41] – What happens once a job gets posted online[3:20] – Why most companies have a ‘lag’ in posting jobs online[3:52] – Why companies prefer a referral[5:35] – What the data says about applicants for a job[6:22] – What this means for you and your job searchShare 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. Congrats to the winner's of our review contest Rick N, Becky A, Nkechi E! They all received their reviews this week - next week could be you!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 explains why your LinkedIn profile Picture is so important and shares strategies he uses to source a quality headshot without breaking the bank!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] – What is the most important part of your LinkedIn profile?[0:43] – What the data says about what people pay attention to[3:12] – Create a great first impression with a great profile picture[3:30] – How to get a better profile picture[4:09] – Option 1 – Hire a professional photographer[8:50] – Option 2 – DIY your own headshot[10:03] – How to get objective feedback on your new profile pictureResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:PhotoFeeler.comAustin's guide to crafting a job-winning LinkedIn profile pictureShare 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 strategies he uses to find and cultivate a mentor/mentee relationship. Having a mentor to guide you is extremely valuable, and these tips will show you how to find the right mentor and nurture that relationship in a meaningful way!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] – How to find a mentor[1:08] – Misconceptions about mentors[1:44] – Mentor/mentee relationships aren’t what you think[2:20] – 90% of the effort comes from the mentee[4:51] – Austin tells how he got a mentorFor more information on finding a mentor, check out Austin's guide on Networking The Right Way.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 roadmap to a career you love without going to grad school. Grad school can be the right choice for some people, but for others there’s a better way!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] – Why going back to grad school may not be the right idea[0:55] – Learn about what you’re interested in[1:10] – Find people who are in the roles you want and pick their brain[2:09] – Start experimenting with the thing you want to do to gain experience[2:35] – Continue to build that real-world experience[3:09] – Start to get paid while you’re still learning[4:03] – Use this experience to build your new resume[5:15] – Why figuring it out yourself is better than grad school[6:23] – A better use for that grad school moneyShare 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 strategies he uses to increase LinkedIn views by 10x. LinkedIn is a great place to ‘see and be seen’ and these tips will teach you how to stand out among the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to increase your LinkedIn views by 10x[0:47] – Optimize your profile for keywords[1:07] – The problem with keywords[1:47] – Become a part of the conversation[3:20] – How to piggyback on a conversation[6:01] – Austin’s experience with this methodFor more information on creating a job-winning LinkedIn profile, check out Austin's comprehensive guide: How To Build An Amazing LinkedIn Profile.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 a plan of action for finding direction in your career. Doing something you are passionate about is key to long-term happiness and these tips will help you find your passion and career direction.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to figure out what to do with your life[0:40] – The truth about finding your passion[1:45] – The importance of action in finding your passion [2:20] – Step 1 – What would you be doing in 5 years if there were no limits[2:53] – Step 2 – Go find the people who are living your dream[3:23] – Step 3 – Reach out to them and ask questions[4:38] – Step 4 - Take action with a 30-day ‘mini-pilot’[5:17] – How to deal with analysis paralysisShare 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 strategy and tools he uses to find anyone’s corporate email address in just a few seconds. Outreach is such an important part of the job search process, these tips will help make it easy to find contact info!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to find anyone’s email address in seconds[0:45] - Why outreach is such an important part of job searching in today’s market[1:30] - How to use Mailscoop.io to find emails and social profiles [2:30] - How to validate the emails you find to make sure they’re the right ones using MailTester.comResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Mailscoop.ioMailTester.comShare 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 tips on who to focus on getting a referral from. A referral is a great way of getting into your dream company, but the person giving the referral can be the key to your success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Who to reach out to for a referral[0:55] - Why you should not reach out to recruiters[2:00] – Pros and cons of getting a referral from a friend [3:02] – Who are the best people to get a referral fromShare 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 tips for getting the job you love without applying online. Applying online can be frustrating and rarely produces results, but these steps will help you stand out in the crowd.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:30] – Problems with applying online[0:55] - What the data shows about applying online [1:55] – Why only 2% of online applicants are successful [2:35] – Why referral candidates have a better chance for success[3:30] – How to avoid online applications[4:08] – Phase 1 – How to get a referral and who to get a referral from[5:55] – Phase 2 – Illustrate your value with a Value Validation ProjectShare 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