Austin shares how you can ask better questions while networking and interviewing! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Asking for help can be powerful [1:20] - Basic questions = basic answers [2:07] - How to ask better questions Have questions about how to up your networking game with better questions? 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 A...
Oct 24, 2022•5 min•Ep. 297
Austin shares a case study about a recent hire that stood head-and-shoulders above the competition! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 500 applications for ONE job [2:01] - Standing out in a sea of applications [3:00] - Quantifying success [3:25] - Personalizing a teaser of your work Have questions about how to stand out above your competition? 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 ...
Oct 21, 2022•6 min•Ep. 296
Austin shares how you can create a networking flywheel with just one question! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Amazing results without cold emails [1:08] - Build rapport in an informational interview [2:04] - The magic question [3:52] - Creating the flywheel Have questions about how to expand your network? 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 revi...
Oct 19, 2022•7 min•Ep. 295
Austin shares how you can find a mentor to accelerate your success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Mentors are great, but they shouldn’t be holding your hand [1:56] - Good mentors are busy! [2:26] - Finding a mentor [3:35] - Austin’s system for finding a mentor [6:03] - Using the “Advice Triangle” to further your mentor/mentee relationship Have questions about how to find and best utilize a mentor? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question ans...
Oct 17, 2022•8 min•Ep. 294
Austin shares details about his morning routine, and it’s probably not what you think! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You don’t have to do what the gurus do [1:43] - What works for others may not work for you [3:29] - Austin’s morning routine [5:40] - Create a morning routine that works for you Have questions about how to design your perfect morning routine? 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...
Oct 14, 2022•10 min•Ep. 293
Austin shares how you can use the “25 Post Strategy” to build experience and gain visibility in a new career field! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Get them to focus on your value, not your lack of experience [1:07] - 25 posts in 30-60 days [2:03] - Take action in your new career field [6:44] - Create your own experience & share your findings [8:28] - Real life example of the “25 Post Strategy” Have questions about how to build experience in a new career field? Text them to Austin at (201)...
Oct 12, 2022•12 min•Ep. 292
Austin shares his 5-step process for validating any side hustle idea to make sure it will be worth your time! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Your idea needs to be validated [1:27] - Brainstorm & niche down [4:06] - Build your unique offering & offer a pre-order discount [7:47] - Find potential customers & ask them questions [9:22] - Speak to your customers & get their feedback [13:00] - Assess & iterate Have questions about how to vet your side hustle ideas? Text them to A...
Oct 10, 2022•16 min•Ep. 291
Austin shares how you can negotiate for a higher salary even if you shared a lower number early on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Sharing a low salary number is very common [1:56] - Have a rationale for changing your number [2:34] - New information = higher salary [4:59] - How to get that new information Have questions about how to negotiate your salary? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Adam Broda’s Post on LinkedIn Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a fut...
Oct 07, 2022•7 min•Ep. 290
Austin shares how you can avoid being told “You don’t have enough experience” ever again! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - It’s frustrating to hear “You don’t have enough experience” [1:12] - Be specific about your future [1:52] - Know your future job’s qualifications [2:55] - Use your current job to fill your gaps Have questions about how to gain experience for your next role? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA ...
Oct 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 289
Austin shares the 3 different levels of job search difficulty and how you can pivot! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You can change your title, company, or industry [1:19] - The more you change, the more difficulty you will face [2:25] - Know your “Why” Have questions about how to change your job title, company, or industry? 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 Li...
Oct 03, 2022•6 min•Ep. 288
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: [0:30] - #AAA for September 2022 [1:20] - Nikhil - What do you think is the metric for having successfully established a “brand” on LinkedIn? [7:02] - Michael - If you were diving into a side hustle right today that wasn't related to anything you do now, what would it be? [11:24]...
Sep 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 287
Austin shares the 3 things that people who consistently land job offers do in their job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Myth: more experience = more job offers [1:08] - Get a deep understanding of your target company [2:50] - Create an effective narrative [5:24] - Show your value on your own terms Have questions about how to land more job offers? 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 Feed...
Sep 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 286
Austin shares a case study of someone who put together a proactive Value Validation Project! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You don’t need permission to put together a portfolio [3:35] - Callum’s Case Study for Kajabi [7:07] - Presenting an opportunity [9:44] - Providing a solution [11:40] - Bringing it all together Have questions about how to create experience that you don’t already have? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Callum’s Case Study - https://www.callumbirch.com/p/my-287kmonth-...
Sep 26, 2022•16 min•Ep. 285
Austin shares why you should continue to bet on yourself even in the face of uncertainty! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Are you feeling resistance or frustration? [1:46] - Beware of your self-talk [2:57] - Bet on yourself for a better future Have questions about how to change your self-talk and switch to betting on yourself? 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 ...
Sep 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 284
Austin shares how you should allocate your time in the job search if you want to be effective in 2022! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - How to be effective in today’s job market [2:02] - How to allocate your time [3:33] - Online applications & resume improvements [5:40] - Research target companies [7:30] - Upskilling in public [10:31] - Build & cultivate relationships Have questions about how to allocate your time in the job search? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anyt...
Sep 21, 2022•15 min•Ep. 283
Austin shares what you can do as a student who has “bad” grades, “bad” internships, or the “wrong” major! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Austin had “bad” grades, only one small internship, and the “wrong” major [1:52] - You have an opportunity to get creative [3:42] - You can create your own internship [5:18] - Start freelancing to generate experience [6:36] - Build a passion project in public Have questions about how to overcome “bad” grades, “bad” internships, or the “wrong” major? Text the...
Sep 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 282
Austin shares what you can learn from Jerry Seinfeld that will help you in your interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Jerry Seinfeld started as a nobody [1:32] - When you get your shot, make sure you don’t miss! [2:08] - One great interview can change your life [3:43] - Stand out with your preparation Have questions about how to make sure you seize your next opportunity? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA ...
Sep 16, 2022•6 min•Ep. 281
Austin shares how A/B testing can 10x your networking, especially if you're not getting the amount of responses you’d like! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - A lot of people get stuck here [1:17] - Even Austin got ZERO responses in the beginning [3:17] - What A/B testing really looks like [6:40] - Come up with 3 initial tests [8:13] - Track the data [8:13] - Send the emails, delete the lowest performer, and replace it with a new test Have questions about how A/B testing can supercharge your netw...
Sep 14, 2022•14 min•Ep. 280
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 Have questions about how to take that first step? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to g...
Sep 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 279
Austin shares how you can use personalized videos to boost the amount of job offers you receive! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - What is a personalized video? [2:23] - Research the recipient [3:14] - Use Loom! [4:15] - A few best practices [5:38] - When to use personalized videos Have questions about how to get your messages to stand out? 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 fre...
Sep 09, 2022•8 min•Ep. 278
Austin shares 3 skills every job seeker needs to land more job offers and be more successful in 2022! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The job search has changed [0:57] - Copywriting [2:48] - Writing a cold email [4:13] - Selling your value Have questions about how to level up your skill set? 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?...
Sep 07, 2022•7 min•Ep. 277
Austin shares a simple hack to find all of the hiring managers with open roles at your dream companies! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Finding hiring managers with open roles [1:00] - Using LinkedIn filters [2:25] - Filter & bookmark Have questions about how to identify hiring managers who have open roles? 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...
Sep 05, 2022•5 min•Ep. 276
Austin shares 5 simple steps you can use to create content for your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Content creation is a Game Changer! [2:49] - Take action [3:31] - Capture your learnings [5:19] - Create buckets [6:09] - Combine & create [7:06] - Block out time for creation Have questions about how to start your content creation journey? 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 Feed...
Sep 02, 2022•11 min•Ep. 275
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 August 2022 [1:00] - Callie - How often should I be commenting on LinkedIn posts while job searching? 5 comments per week? 5 comments per day? Is there an obnoxious number? I’m trying to add value with every comment I leave but don’t want to spam my connections....
Aug 31, 2022•20 min•Ep. 274
Austin shares how you can create your own job experience if you don’t have any! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Students, Interns, & Career changer need experience [1:56] - Creating your own experience for free! [2:51] - Select your target companies & jobs [3:31] - Audit & hypothesize about your target jobs & companies Have questions about how to get job experience if you don’t have any? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question...
Aug 29, 2022•9 min•Ep. 273
Austin shares how to start a job-winning cover letter and set yourself apart from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Are cover letters still relevant? [1:50] - Cover letters for your dream job [2:34] - Cover letters increase your callback rate [4:15] - How to start your job-winning cover letter Have questions about how to write a job-winning cover letter? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share ...
Aug 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 272
Austin shares the 2 things you need to do in order to see massive career success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Successful careers have these things in common [1:40] - Caveat: You must take these actions consistently over time [2:29] - Create for 30 minutes per day [10:11] - Reach out to 1 new person every day Have questions about how to supercharge your career? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Ask Austin Anything: Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episode Share...
Aug 24, 2022•15 min•Ep. 271
Austin shares his 7 step process for writing a job-winning LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The LinkedIn headline is a great place to stand out [1:28] - The truth about LinkedIn headlines [2:43] - 2 things all great headlines have [5:32] - Finding your unique value [8:48] - The LinkedIn headline formula Have questions about how to optimize your LinkedIn headline? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Headline Guide LinkedIn He...
Aug 22, 2022•13 min•Ep. 270
Austin shares how job hopping can accelerate your career! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Job hopping is not necessarily bad [1:00] - The right & wrong way to job hop [2:27] - How to explain short stints at previous jobs [5:16] - Do it right and it will accelerate your career Have questions about how to job hop 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...
Aug 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 269
Austin shares 7 ways to make networking easier for you, because networking is work! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Networking is work [1:18] - Find ways to get excited about networking! [3:24] - Give it a real shot before moving on [5:05] - Keep the door open [6:26] - Pivoting avoids the relationship fizzle [9:05] - Slow down to win big Have questions about how to network more effectively? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511. Share Your Feedback: Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile revie...
Aug 17, 2022•11 min•Ep. 268
