Austin shares 3 daily actions that you can take on LinkedIn for better results in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Recognize LinkedIn’s full potential [1:22] - Comment on posts [3:12] - Comment some more… [4:46] - Create your own content Have questions about how to get the most out of LinkedIn? 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 t...
Aug 15, 2022•8 min•Ep. 267
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 value Have 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 wi...
Aug 12, 2022•5 min•Ep. 266
Austin shares how you can use the 90:9:1 Rule to level up your networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is the 90:9:1 Rule? [2:00] - How it applies to your career search [3:01] - Networking is better when it’s personal Have questions about how to take your networking to the next level? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austi...
Aug 10, 2022•8 min•Ep. 265
Austin shares 5 ways that you can build experience in a new career field! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Changing careers can be frustrating! [1:32] - Volunteering [4:01] - Freelancing [5:24] - The “25 Post Method” [6:57] - Start a podcast [8:42] - Build targeted projects Have questions about how to build experience in a new career field? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a fr...
Aug 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 264
Austin shares the one thing he always looks for when hiring at Microsoft or Cultivated Culture! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Do you have a side hustle? [1:13] - Looking for passion [1:54] - People with a side hustle are motivated [2:30] - Be scrappy & innovative [4:23] - Driving outputs Have questions about how to stand out to hiring managers? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback...
Aug 05, 2022•8 min•Ep. 263
Austin shares 5 things that he absolutely did not need to start his side hustles or business! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Conventional wisdom isn’t always right [1:30] - A fancy website [3:33] - A business plan [6:10] - Funding [7:57] - Incorporating/LLC [9:07] - Business Cards Have questions about how to start a successful side hustle? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a f...
Aug 03, 2022•11 min•Ep. 262
Austin shares why networking isn’t all about getting better response rates! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Relationships and networking are SO important! [1:04] - It’s a numbers game [2:36] - Networking works if you work it [4:16] - It’s all about seeking referrals Have questions about how to network more effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn...
Aug 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 261
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 July 2022 [1:06] - Trixy - You said you have done a lot of interviewing, can you share any question(s) in particular that you left your interviewer dumbfounded or shocked in a good way? [3:31] - Anish - How did you come up with your company name “Cultivated Cult...
Jul 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 260
Austin shares his best tips that you can use to prepare for a panel interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is a panel interview? [2:20] - What you should expect in a panel interview [3:00] - How to prepare for a panel interview [6:21] - Tailor your answers to the panel Have questions about how to prepare for your next panel interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want ...
Jul 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 259
Austin shares 4 different ways that failures helped skyrocket his career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - We’re taught that failure is BAD [2:23] - Austin’s story of failures [9:39] - What to do with your failures Have questions about how to turn your failures into successes? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rati...
Jul 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 258
Austin shares his “Advice Triangle” strategy that will help you network with anyone! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 2 major challenges [1:37] - What is the “Advice Triangle”? [3:33] - Thing “A” or Thing “B” [5:37] - Execute on the advice [5:58] - Follow up & ask for more advice Have questions about how to network with very experienced people in your desired industry? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episo...
Jul 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 257
Austin shares a trick that you can use to get 10+ interviews in less than 2 weeks! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Check your LinkedIn inbox! [1:12] - Look for messages from recruiters [1:47] - Make a spreadsheet [1:58] - Reach out! Have questions about how to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Email Template Mentioned In This Episode: “Hey [Recruiter], I hope you’re having a great week! [X] months ago, you messaged me about an opportunity at [Company]. I wasn’t in the...
Jul 20, 2022•4 min•Ep. 256
Austin shares how you can prepare for and answer “Case Study” interview questions! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Open ended, role related questions [1:32] - What are “Case Study” interview questions [3:03] - Don’t just “think out loud” [5:50] - Ask limiting questions [10:35] - Weave in your experience Have questions about how to answer the hard-hitting questions during an interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a futu...
Jul 18, 2022•15 min•Ep. 255
Austin shares 9 unique questions that you can ask in your next interview that will help you stand out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Asking questions in an interview is important [1:45] - Focus on results [3:11] - Why is the job open? [5:00] - Manager goals [8:34] - Ask about their roadmaps Have questions about how to get the most out of your next job interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AA...
Jul 15, 2022•12 min•Ep. 254
Austin shares why copywriting is the #1 skill that you can learn today that will benefit you for years to come! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The written word is everywhere [1:41] - What is copywriting? [3:56] - How to get started learning copywriting [4:54] - Practice, practice, practice! Have questions about how copywriting can help 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 episode Share Your Feedb...
Jul 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 253
Austin shares how you can land more jobs by referring in other people you know! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Referrals are powerful [1:36] - Helping your recruiter [2:48] - Helping your friends/contacts Have questions about how to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Sha...
Jul 11, 2022•5 min•Ep. 252
Austin shares 6 LinkedIn hacks that 99% of job seekers don’t know about! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Download your first connections [2:11] - Find content creators at your target companies [4:23] - Find career changers [6:43] - Figure out who’s hiring through their posts [8:19] - Do your cultural research [10:29] - Find salaries in Colorado Have questions about how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free...
Jul 08, 2022•13 min•Ep. 251
Austin shares why the very best job seekers who land the best jobs spend just 10 more minutes! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Most job seekers end up in a job that chose them [1:16] - Choose your next job instead [2:00] - Spend that extra 10 minutes to see results Have questions about how to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything: Click her...
Jul 06, 2022•3 min•Ep. 250
Austin shares whether or not you should reach out to multiple people at the same company, on the same team, at the same time! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You’re bound to reach out to people that know each other [1:30] - Anxiety’s effect on your brain [3:28] - It doesn’t actually matter [5:14] - It can be a positive, too! Have questions about how networking can help your career? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job...
Jul 04, 2022•9 min•Ep. 249
Austin shares how you can talk about experience that you don’t have during an interview when you’re trying to change industries! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t be afraid to talk about experience that you don’t have [1:10] - Don’t lie & don’t avoid the question [2:39] - Be honest! [3:00] - Reiterate that you know the skill is important [3:18] - Show them that you’re working on that skill Have questions about how to change industries? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources M...
Jul 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 248
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 June 2022 [0:57] - Chad - If you had to attribute the success you've achieved to ONE thing, would it be? [5:16] - Christos - I've only just started posting on LI. How damaging or difficult is it to change your personal brand after say a year or two? [7:17] - Tre...
Jun 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 247
Austin shares why job “requirements” aren’t actually required for you to land the job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Yes it’s counterintuitive, but it’s true! [0:51] - Why the “requirements” aren’t required [2:28] - How to apply when you don’t meet the qualifications [3:40] - Find another way to add value Have questions about how to land a job when you don’t meet all of the qualifications? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Masterclass: Lan...
Jun 27, 2022•5 min•Ep. 246
Austin shares 4 job searching channels that you should be considering in 2022! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Do what works for you [1:33] - Referrals are probably your best shot [2:34] - Online applications are *sometimes* very good [3:22] - Check out internal & external recruiters [5:01] - Communities can be great for job searching Have questions about how to maximize your chances of landing your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get yo...
Jun 24, 2022•11 min•Ep. 245
Austin shares how you can use a Results Tracker to win more job offers and land more promotions! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard to remember details [1:45] - What is a Results Tracker? [2:18] - How to set up your Results Tracker [3:51] - Update it 2x per month Have questions about how to set up your own Results Tracker? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume ...
Jun 22, 2022•6 min•Ep. 244
Austin shares the one thing you need to do if you want to get the jobs that most people don’t have! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Do what others won’t do [1:08] - Great companies don’t want average [2:29] - Do what Austin did [3:27] - Control your narrative and stand out Have questions about how to get the jobs that everyone wants? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share Your Feedback: Want a free res...
Jun 20, 2022•5 min•Ep. 243
Austin shares 5 reasons that your resume isn’t working and what to do about it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard to know what resume advice to take [1:16] - The wrong format or layout [3:50] - Starting with the wrong thing [6:09] - Not tailoring your resume for the job [7:53] - Not selling yourself [10:08] - Your resume is too long, or too short Have questions about how to craft a job-winning resume? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Highlight...
Jun 17, 2022•13 min•Ep. 242
Austin shares 4 takeaways he learned from surveying over 115,000 people about salary negotiation! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Researching Salary Negotiation on LinkedIn [1:10] - Most people don’t negotiate at all! [1:30] - 92% of people who negotiate get more than the original offer [2:46] - People don’t negotiate mostly because of fear [4:07] - Most people don’t prepare enough to negotiate their salary Have questions about how to effectively negotiate your salary? Text them to Austin at (...
Jun 15, 2022•8 min•Ep. 241
Austin shares the most effective way to follow up with contacts on your job search journey! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Most people don’t follow up! [1:57] - Follow up on a regular basis [2:31] - Use an existing email thread [3:48] - Try different channels of communication Have questions about how to effectively follow up with your contacts? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Email Template Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Hi [Name], I hope you’re having a great day. I know this is a busy...
Jun 13, 2022•6 min•Ep. 240
Austin shares how you can supercharge the results you get from your resume by using a “Highlight Reel”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Awful ways to start your resume [2:52] - Use a “Highlight Reel” instead [3:20] - How to implement a “Highlight Reel” in your resume [3:48] - Use the right title [5:49] - Include impactful bullets Have questions about how to help your resume stand out? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: How To Write A Resume Summary Resy...
Jun 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 239
Austin shares how you can crush the first 90 days at your new job! First impressions are crucial, so make sure you set the right tone from the beginning. Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:42] - Take the reins [1:26] - Make a list of employees who may have an impact on your career [3:01] - Find ways to connect early [4:24] - Set up a contact tracker [5:04] - Ask these 3 questions Have questions about how to start your new job on the right foot? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything...
Jun 08, 2022•9 min•Ep. 238
