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
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 feelings Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the ...
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! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Resume BuilderResume ScannerResume Bullet AnalyzerGuide on Writing Job-Winning ResumesWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Clic...
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 interviews Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the...
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 & repeat Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check o...
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 questions Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Article - Interview PreparationWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to...
Austin shares his thoughts on why you should never apply for a position when you meet 100% of the qualifications! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - This is a big mistake [1:06] - Don’t fall into the trap [1:57] - You won’t be challenged [2:37] - What to do instead Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code P...
Austin shares 3 steps that you can use to tap into the full potential of the skills section of LinkedIn! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why do LinkedIn skills matter? [1:29] - An example from Austin [2:47] - Find the right relevant skills for you [3:41] - Use ResyMatch.io Job Description Scanner [4:06] - Build endorsements for the relevant skills Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Article - LinkedIn SkillsResyMatch.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1...
Austin shares his thoughts on how to start your career change or industry change if you’ve been procrastinating! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Procrastination robs your future self of happiness [2:00] - It’s hard, but it’s worth it! [2:43] - You have to invest the time, but it’s worth it! [4:56] - Austin’s challenge - Start Today! [5:47] - Baby steps turn into strides Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job wit...
Austin shares how you can use Star Wars (or anything else) to help you build a rapport with the person interviewing you! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Set the tone for the interview [0:49] - 2 types of interviewees [1:19] - A great example how to building rapport [3:35] - Find common ground Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listen...
Austin shares this 5-step framework that you can use to figure out what to do with your life if you have no idea! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What path is right for you? [1:16] - Get really clear on what you want [3:33] - How to find your passion [5:08] - Find your baseline strengths [6:29] - Learn more about areas that interest you [10:07] - The 30-day mini pilot Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Article - What Should I Do With My Life?Strengths FinderHIGH5Sokanu Career Explore...
Austin shares his thoughts on searching for your dream job and how you never just ‘have’ time for it. You need to ‘make’ time for it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make the time for your job search [1:34] - Take control of your job search [2:08] - Intentionally create the time you’ll need [2:39] - The time audit [3:50] - Prioritize your activities [5:23] - Schedule your time to stay accountable Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Job Search ScheduleWant To Level Up Your Job Search? ...
Austin shares his thoughts on the two types of job referrals you may encounter and which one you should be focusing on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The Two Types Of Job Referrals [1:02] - The “One-And-Done” referral [2:51] - The “Advocate” referral [3:52] - It takes time and effort to get an advocate, but it’s totally worth it! [4:32] - OK, so how do I get an advocate? Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job ...
Austin shares his thoughts on what you should be doing if your dream company doesn’t have any open roles! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - My dream company isn’t hiring. What now? [1:02] - Great companies are always expanding [1:24] - Don’t forget about the ‘hidden job market’ [3:07] - Start building relationships anyways Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses a...
Austin shares his thoughts on how to find more accurate salary information from Colorado, even if you don’t live there! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to find the best salary data [1:10] - Why Colorado? [1:37] - How to extrapolate Colorado data to suit you [2:35] - Use this newfound data in your negotiations Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Glassdoor Salary AdjusterSalary Negotiation ArticleWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to...
Austin shares his thoughts on how college students can get the most out of their intern experiences! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Connect with as many people as possible [1:56] - Start a results tracker on your first day [2:52] - Suggest projects that you want to work on [4:00] - Keep the relationships going after your internship is over Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check ou...
Austin shares his thoughts on what college students should be doing in order to land their dream job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The truth about negative self-talk [0:59] - Why real world results are so valuable [2:12] - How to get real world results to make to stand out from the crowd Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listenin...
Austin shares his thoughts on how to make networking easier for those of you who are changing careers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Be choosy with your network connections [1:34] - Look for people who have done what you want to do [2:24] - How to actually find them [4:32] - Reach out & learn from them Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: OwlerEmail Template:Hi [Name], My name is [Your Name] and I found your info while I was looking for people who made the transition into [New In...
Austin teaches you how to land more job interviews by using a technique called “Value Driven Pitch” in your LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - LinkedIn is a search engine - Get your SEO right! [1:49] - Why your headline is wrong [2:18] - The truth about hiring managers [2:32] - What is a VDP (Value Driven Pitch)? [2:52] - VDP examples [4:51] - Why this process works so well Have questions about LinkedIn best practices? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mention...
Austin shares the one thing that interviewers at top companies look for when it comes to deciding on a candidate! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Specificity is key [1:25] - Don’t be generic [3:53] - Make it all about them [4:49] - Austin’s 3-step process to make this strategy work Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview GuideWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Aus...
Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are making [1:34] - Stay in touch [2:26] - How Austin used this strategy to get a job at Microsoft [3:53] - How to stay in touch Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to...
Austin shares his thoughts on why goals are overrated and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Yes, goals are overrated! [0:50] - Systems > Goals [2:48] - The 2 main problems with goals [4:10] - Make every day a WIN! Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get ...
Austin shares his thoughts on how many people you should be reaching out to in your job search if you want to see great results! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Networking is key, but it’s also hard! [0:59] - Reverse engineer the funnel [2:20] - Making the math work for you Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Article - How to get a job anywhere without applying onlineWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job wi...
Austin shares the best personal development secret that he’s learned and shows you how to get over that hump! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What’s holding you back? [1:07] - Austin’s best personal development secret [1:30] - That little voice in your head [2:34] - Getting started is scary! Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listeni...
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 Austin Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAS...
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 instead Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a thank you f...
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 VVP Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: VVP Starter KitWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click...
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 Austin Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Profile TipsWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land...
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 homework Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Post: What Should I Do With my LifeWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 c...
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 strategy Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview Thank You EmailWant To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online. Check out Austin’s courses and, as a...
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 referrals Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream jo...
About 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
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