Austin shares his 5-step system to land a job you love in 2023 without applying online! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:05] - Get some clarity on what you want [4:03] - Create a list of target companies [7:42] - Create a list of 15 contacts from each of your target companies [10:06] - Turn your contacts into advocates [13:21] - Illustrate your value & differentiate yourself from the competition Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask ...
Jan 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 327
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 December 2022 [1:42] - Daniel - What would you suggest to someone trying to get a job at a big tech company? Taking into account what's happening right now. [3:53] - Sarah - What blogs give you the most inspiration? [7:30] - Diana - What has been your biggest me...
Dec 30, 2022•16 min•Ep. 326
Austin shares why investing in systems instead of goals will help you win in 2023! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Systems are better than goals [2:37] - Winners & losers have the same goals [4:03] - Goals actually create more unhappiness [6:39] - Systems will get you to your goals Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream...
Dec 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 325
Austin shares how you can use active interviewing to win more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Passive vs. active interviewing [2:26] - Why active interviewing is better [3:57] - Goin’ fishin’ [7:27] - How to crush the Q&A portion of the interview [9:55] - Always try to dive deeper with your answers Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coachin...
Dec 26, 2022•12 min•Ep. 324
Austin shares how you can beat pre-interview anxiety in 3 easy steps so you can crush your next job interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Pre-interview anxiety is real! [1:39] - Everyone gets nervous [4:08] - Revise, refine, & rehearse [5:57] - Convert your anxiety into excitement [8:11] - Calm your mind before your interview Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more abo...
Dec 23, 2022•10 min•Ep. 323
Austin shares 4 reasons that you should start a side hustle no matter what your career goals are! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - A side hustle can accelerate your career! [1:36] - Discover your passion [3:23] - Expand your skill set [4:43] - Gain a new source of income [6:35] - Attract your tribe Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you lan...
Dec 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 322
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 Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to he...
Dec 19, 2022•7 min•Ep. 321
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 Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your ...
Dec 16, 2022•11 min•Ep. 320
Austin shares the 4-part anatomy of a great interview answer so you can propel your interview answers from mediocre to amazing! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Most job seekers are unprepared [1:11] - Tie your answer directly to the role [2:07] - Set the stage and the stakes [2:56] - Show your work [4:02] - End with a win Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career...
Dec 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 319
Austin shares 3 steps you can use to easily find contacts and referrals at your dream companies! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Focus your efforts on the ‘right’ people [1:12] - Get clear on who you’re looking for [3:46] - How to actually find the person you’re looking for [5:01] - Make an educated guess Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help...
Dec 12, 2022•8 min•Ep. 318
Austin shares his thoughts on who you should be reaching out to during your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Who you network with matters [1:41] - Who to target in your network search [3:19] - The hiring team & your future coworkers Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. 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...
Dec 09, 2022•8 min•Ep. 317
Austin shares 4 trends that top job seekers are using to consistently land interviews and job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:57] - Invest in areas of opportunity [3:10] - Cast a wide net, gather info, & double down [6:04] - Illustrate your value in public [8:03] - Be persistent! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream...
Dec 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 316
Austin shares 3 specific job search activities you can tackle over the next 3 weeks that will set you up for the hiring boom in January! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Now is the time to set yourself up for success [1:08] - Get clear on where you’re going next [2:59] - Research companies and create your dream company list [4:12] - Make a list of contacts at you dream companies Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Y...
Dec 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 315
Austin shares why December is actually a great time of year for job searching, despite what you may have heard! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t stop in December! [1:38] - There’s less competition for jobs in December [2:40] - Your competitive advantage Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. 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...
Dec 02, 2022•5 min•Ep. 314
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 November 2022 [0:49] - Julie - Now that we’re into the holiday season, what should I do about my job search? There are a lot of layoffs and it seems like companies don’t really hire this time of year anyways. [6:29] - Dave - For someone recently let go, do you r...
Nov 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 313
Austin shares 4 LinkedIn search hacks that will unlock your job search and help you win more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - LinkedIn search is a super powerful tool [0:54] - How to find hiring managers [3:01] - You should be looking for content creators at your target companies [5:25] - How to find people who’ve changed careers [7:20] - How to utilize company pages Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Y...
Nov 28, 2022•9 min•Ep. 312
Austin shares an important Public Service Announcement: Job boards were made to help employers, not to help you! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - On job boards, you are the product! [3:36] - Where is your time best spent? [4:17] - Spend your time on networking Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. 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 onlin...
Nov 25, 2022•7 min•Ep. 311
Austin shares his thoughts on the current state of hiring in the technology space and what you should do about it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Uncertainty in the tech job market [1:31] - Your dream company WILL be hiring again in the future [2:46] - Continue to target your dream companies [6:08] - What to do if you need a job now Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more abou...
Nov 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 310
Austin shares an important Public Service Announcement: What’s easy for you is easy for your competition as well! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Average actions = average results [3:02] - If it’s easy for you, it’s easy for everyone else [4:29] - Preparing for an interview [5:35] - You have to go deeper Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help ...
Nov 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 309
Austin shares how you can get better job search results by playing to your strengths! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:56] - Everyone is taught the same “old” system [2:52] - The problem with the system [3:35] - What Austin did instead [5:00] - The power of networking Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. 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 onl...
Nov 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 308
Austin shares how you can win more job interviews by using LinkedIn comments! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Are you using this “Silver Bullet”? [1:17] - Connecting with “Super-Connectors” [2:18] - Gain visibility with your target audience [4:08] - Start creating content! [4:58] - Find thought leaders & start engaging [8:32] - Rinse & repeat Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here t...
Nov 16, 2022•11 min•Ep. 307
Austin shares some tools, tips, & tricks to help you reach out more effectively in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Email vs. LinkedIn [4:26] - Amazing email tools [7:10] - Tips for better response rates on your emails [9:38] - Don’t underestimate the power of “following up” Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land y...
Nov 14, 2022•13 min•Ep. 306
Austin shares what you can do if your “Dream Company” isn’t hiring right now! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Layoffs and hiring freezes are so common right now [1:03] - Dream companies, stepping stone companies, & sandbox companies [2:54] - Don’t write off companies that aren’t hiring [4:08] - Play the long game by building relationships [5:14] - Continue your job search with companies that are hiring Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your...
Nov 11, 2022•9 min•Ep. 305
Austin shares his thoughts on how you should be defining your “Dream Company”! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Dream Companies are not necessarily the big names [1:20] - Dream Companies do these 5 things [2:01] - The importance of aligning your values [4:19] - How to define *your* Dream Companies Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land...
Nov 09, 2022•11 min•Ep. 304
Austin shares 3 actionable tips for introverts who feel anxiety around networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Believe it or not, Austin is an introvert! [2:06] - Focus on quality over quantity [4:35] - Engage on your terms [7:05] - Focus on your feelings and use them Have questions about how to start networking as an introvert? 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 resu...
Nov 07, 2022•10 min•Ep. 303
Austin shares why you should stop listening to “people” and start betting on yourself! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Who are you listening to? [2:12] - Beware who you seek advice from [3:09] - Austin got bad career advice too [4:22] - Don’t listen to limiting beliefs Have questions about how to stop listening to bad advice? 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 L...
Nov 04, 2022•7 min•Ep. 302
Austin shares the one thing you’re probably skipping that could cost you $500k+ in salary! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - You know you should be negotiating [0:49] - The tale of Amari & Taylor [2:48] - Don’t leave %500k+ on the table [4:03] - Most people don’t negotiate at all Have questions about how to get all of the compensation you deserve? 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:...
Nov 02, 2022•6 min•Ep. 301
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 October 2022 [1:15] - Jon - You said most people spend 90% applying and 10% networking and that should be reversed. Can you explain how to go about reversing that? Let's say you see a couple of jobs posted that you are interested in but have no or very few ins a...
Oct 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 300
Austin shares how you can win more job offers by changing the job search rules! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - When you feel like everyone else is a better candidate [1:24] - Create your own game [2:28] - Write your own rules Have questions about how to change the game and write your own rules? 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 Aus...
Oct 28, 2022•4 min•Ep. 299
Austin shares how you can differentiate yourself from the competition using something you already have - your experience! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 99% of job seekers focus on the wrong thing [2:08] - How hiring managers differentiate between applicants [3:02] - Focus on the results Have questions about how to stand out from the crowd? 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 26, 2022•7 min•Ep. 298
