Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by using his “Engagement Plan”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Engagement Plans help build great relationships [2:01] - Create an Engagement Plan for every contact [4:17] - The layers of your Engagement Plan [6:03] - Make it a daily routine Have questions about how to create your own Engagement Plan? 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: Wa...
Jun 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 237
Austin shares 4 ways that you can leverage to maximize your internship experience this summer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s internship season! [1:01] - Connect with as many people as possible [3:32] - Keep a results tracker from day 1 [4:26] - Be vocal about projects that you want to work on [5:54] - Keep the relationships going Have questions about how to get the most out of your summer internship? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your ques...
Jun 03, 2022•9 min•Ep. 236
Austin shares his reasons why building great relationships is exactly like managing a bank account! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Your education and approach to networking [1:44] - The ‘ME’ mindset [2:53] - The power of mutual value [3:27] - The networking bank account [5:05] - Make deposits by giving value Have questions about how to supercharge your networking? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Shar...
Jun 01, 2022•13 min•Ep. 235
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 May 2022 [1:21] - David - What’s the single most important thing to convey in an initial screening call with a recruiter? [5:10] - Liesl - What is the best way to practice for job interviews? [9:11] - Justin - What major opportunity to improve a person's career ...
May 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 234
Austin shares 11 different things that you can negotiate (besides salary) when it comes to your next job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Of course, salary is most important [1:04] - The BEST negotiation strategy [2:13] - Your Negotiation toolbox [3:15] - Equity, PTO, & Titles [6:42] - Education, Stipends, & Project placement [9:43] - Visibility, Commuting, Relocating, & Start Date Have questions about how to get the most out of your next negotiation? Text them to Austin at (...
May 27, 2022•15 min•Ep. 233
Austin shares 5 daily actions that you can take to massively accelerate your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s hard to know where to invest your time [2:15] - Leave 5 valuable comments on LinkedIn [4:32] - Engage with one potential referral every day [6:03] - Engage with your target companies on LinkedIn [7:17] - Work on upskilling every day [8:46] - Publicly share something you’ve learned Have questions about how to get the most out of your time? Text them to Austin at (201) 47...
May 25, 2022•12 min•Ep. 232
Austin shares why you should NOT apply for a job if you meet 100% of the qualifications! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Hiring managers do want 100% qualified candidates [1:18] - Don’t make a lateral move [1:36] - What to do instead Have questions about how to choose which jobs you apply for? 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 ...
May 23, 2022•3 min•Ep. 231
Austin shares the 3 things that he specifically looked for when hiring for his team at Microsoft! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Austin’s time at Microsoft [1:24] - Specific vs. general answers [3:25] - Passions outside of work [4:48] - What questions do they ask? Have questions about how to become a more attractive candidate? 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 automati...
May 20, 2022•8 min•Ep. 230
Austin shares the one thing you should never do if you’ve landed a job interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Getting close to the finish line [1:37] - Don’t slow down because the finish line is approaching [2:49] - Losing momentum [3:31] - Options are a good thing! [4:25] - Realign your priorities Have questions about how to land your dream job? 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 revie...
May 18, 2022•8 min•Ep. 229
Austin shares how sending a simple post-rejection follow up email can lead to more opportunities and job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Rejections happen [1:05] - It’s not the end of the line [2:21] - Keep the relationships alive [3:27] - How to write a post-rejection thank you email [4:33] - An example post-rejection thank you email Have questions about how to bounce back after a rejection? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Example Post-Rejection Thank You Email: "Hi Jamie, Than...
May 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 228
Austin shares 5 different ways that content creation can help you accelerate your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Content creation makes a HUGE difference! [0:57] - Austin’s content creation journey [3:22] - People will to reach out to you because of your content [4:40] - It starts with friends and family [5:15] - Creating content builds your skillset [6:08] - Opportunities will come your way [7:20] - It’s also a new revenue source [9:39] - Content creation pushes you to explore new ar...
May 13, 2022•13 min•Ep. 227
Austin shares 9 things that your parents never told you about searching for a job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Advice is everywhere, so what advice are you supposed to take? [1:32] - A degree is not a guarantee [2:23] - The odds are terrible [3:03] - 75% of job seekers are applying online [3:32] - It's all about WHO you know [4:34] - Looking for a job is all about sales [5:02] - A resume is not enough [6:57] - Results win jobs, not actions [8:15] - The most qualified candidate doesn’t alwa...
May 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 226
Austin shares how you can research your target companies for cultural fit and value alignment! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Company culture and fit are important! [1:50] - Get clear on your own values [5:33] - Read the benefits page on their website [6:21] - Check reviews on GlassDoor.com [7:38] - Talk to former employees who left for a BETTER job [8:52] - Listen to interviews with company leadership [9:50] - Look up current employees on social media Have questions about how to make sure yo...
May 09, 2022•12 min•Ep. 225
Austin shares when and how you should create and share a Value Validation Project! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Your VVP questions answered [1:00] - What is a Value Validation Project? [2:20] - When to create a VVP [6:48] - How to bring up your VVP in the interview Have questions about how to use a VVP to land your dream job? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: DJS - Episode 88 DJS - Episode 203 DJS - Episode 213 Share Your Feedback: Want a free re...
May 06, 2022•10 min•Ep. 224
Austin shares the 4 R’s that he uses to prioritize success on LinkedIn or any other social platform! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Social media is complicated [3:23] - #1 - Revenue [5:25] - #2 - Relationships [6:04] - #3 - Reactions [6:48] - #4 - Reach Have questions about how to supercharge your success on 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 ...
May 04, 2022•12 min•Ep. 223
Austin shares 5 ways that you can bounce back after being laid off! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Lay offs can be all too common [1:11] - Take time to process [2:48] - Get very, very clear on where you want to go [7:00] - Find time to upskill [8:22] - Reach out to your loose network [9:53] - Find time for you Have questions about how to bounce back after being laid off? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leav...
May 02, 2022•13 min•Ep. 222
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 2022 [1:12] - Craig - “Besides consistency, what is the one thing for creators to keep in mind when growing on LinkedIn?” [3:10] - Akama - “If you were to give a step-by-step guide on LinkedIn growth, what would be the first three steps?” [7:44] - Dave - “...
Apr 29, 2022•19 min•Ep. 221
Austin shares why networking is way easier when you’re already doing cool stuff! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Starting from scratch is hard [1:14] - Show what you bring to the table [2:26] - Like-minded people will find you [4:16] - Build the value you want to see in the world Have questions about how to start creating quality content? 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 ...
Apr 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 220
Austin shares a case study of one client who was able to turn a rejection after 5 interviews into a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - A rejection ISN’T the end [1:22] - The same thing also happened to Austin at Microsoft [2:15] - The client’s journey [3:47] - Be persistent & increase your value Have questions about how to deal with a rejection? 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 o...
Apr 25, 2022•7 min•Ep. 219
Austin shares one tip that can make changing careers 10x easier! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Trying to change careers can be frustrating [1:23] - Take advice from people who have what you want [4:00] - How to find your tribe Have questions about how to break into a new career field? 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...
Apr 22, 2022•8 min•Ep. 218
Austin shares his thoughts on how you should handle ghosting in the job search process! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Getting ghosted is frustrating [1:08] - A different perspective [2:04] - One question to ask yourself [3:06] - Create new opportunities for yourself Have questions about how to handle being ghosted? 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 en...
Apr 20, 2022•6 min•Ep. 217
Austin shares the 11-step framework that one client used to score an $80,000 raise with a new job offer at Amazon! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Client’s case study [0:54] - Research your role & range [2:27] - Think about your priorities [5:05] - How to have the salary conversation [7:06] - The offer & counteroffer [9:38] - The “Double Nope” Rule Have questions about how to maximize your salary during negotiations? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a fr...
Apr 18, 2022•12 min•Ep. 216
Austin shares 9 tips that you can use to turn your LinkedIn profile into a job generating machine! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Use LinkedIn to funnel job offer to you [1:03] - First impressions matter [2:33] - Keywords, headlines, & driving results [6:12] - About me, featured, & skills sections [9:44] - Recommendations, community, & content Have questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: ...
Apr 15, 2022•15 min•Ep. 215
Austin shares a simple 4-step process to write a job-winning thank you note after you interview at a company you’re excited about! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Should you write a thank you note? [1:49] - Focus & pay attention [2:33] - Email your thank you note [3:57] - What to write in your thank you note [5:48] - Send it right away Have questions about how to write a stellar thank you note? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profi...
Apr 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 214
Austin shares a detailed example of a Value Validation Project for Away Luggage! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Value Validation Project for Away Luggage [0:53] - Client’s background [3:03] - Researching the target company [4:36] - Present 3 ideas for improvement [9:01] - Pay attention to the details Have questions about how to create your own Value Validation Project? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave ...
Apr 11, 2022•11 min•Ep. 213
Austin shares one tactic that you can use to 10x your LinkedIn profile views in 10 minutes per day! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Content creation isn’t for everyone [2:55] - Find other creators in your space [4:38] - Bookmark their post feed [5:10] - Leave a value driven comment 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 ...
Apr 08, 2022•8 min•Ep. 212
Austin shares 3 mistakes that he has made as a creator along his creation journey! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Using a pseudonym [2:06] - Failures and lessons on LinkedIn [5:22] - Failures and lessons on Instagram [7:19] - Failures can be good if you learn from them Have questions about how to be an effective content creator? 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 automa...
Apr 06, 2022•11 min•Ep. 211
Austin shares why he spent over 40 hours preparing for each interview during his job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Interview preparation is key [3:13] - Why spend so much time? [4:08] - Do your research! [7:22] - Rehearse & Refine your answers [10:54] - Create a Value Validation Project Have questions about how to best prepare for your next job interview? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Here’s a breakdown of how I spent the time: [15 Hours] Researching the heck out of each...
Apr 04, 2022•14 min•Ep. 210
Austin shares the number one skill that you can learn for the next 5 years and beyond! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Writing is EVERYWHERE [2:23] - Rearranging words to drive interaction [4:24] - Read, write, and practice [5:55] - A real world case study Have questions about which skills can help you to land your dream job? 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 automatica...
Apr 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 209
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 March 2022 [1:23] - Ryan - “What is the most common reason people struggle to ask for a raise?” [4:46] - Cecilia - “In what format do you recommend negotiating (e.g. phone, email, text, in-person)?” [7:58] - Helena - “What would you recommend if you tried to neg...
Mar 30, 2022•21 min•Ep. 208
