Austin shares a single LinkedIn strategy that will help you 10x your results on the platform! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:40] - Value driven comments are so powerful [2:09] - How to create value driven comments [4:52] - Austin’s 3-part formula for bringing value [6:32] - Rinse & repeat every day 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...
Mar 13, 2023•8 min•Ep. 357
Austin shares 6 tactics that you can leverage during your job search to minimize burnout and protect your mental health! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Burnout is REAL! [1:45] - Set expectations early [3:20] - Identify & reallocate your energy [4:27] - Find some support [5:08] - Carve out “me” time & realize that it’s OK to unplug [6:49] - Therapy is amazing - Seek it out if you need it Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. ...
Mar 10, 2023•8 min•Ep. 356
Austin shares how ChatGPT can supercharge your interview prep to convert more interviews into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Interview preparation is key! [1:15] - What companies are looking for & key skills [2:56] - Most common questions & drafting answers [4:32] - Refining answers & researching your interviewer [6:07] - Brainstorming great questions & writing “Thank You” notes Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit you...
Mar 08, 2023•8 min•Ep. 355
Austin shares 6 ways that you can use to research a company’s culture before deciding to interview with them or accept a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Company culture is incredibly important [1:59] - Get clear on your own values [3:10] - Read the target company’s Benefits page [3:46] - Read Glassdoor.com ’s reviews [4:51] - Listen to company leaders speak [5:55] - Find employees who left for a better job [7:23] - Look up current employees online Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him A...
Mar 06, 2023•9 min•Ep. 354
Austin shares why it is so important for you to realize that everything that’s easy for you is also easy for your competition! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - This applies to every industry & every stage of business [0:52] - Taking the path of least resistance [4:22] - Why we take the “easy way out” [6:15] - Think about the other person and what they care about Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Searc...
Mar 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 353
Austin shares 7 of his favorite job search tools that will give you a crazy advantage over the competition! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - 30 million people are job searching right now! [1:15] - ResyMatch.io [2:04] - TealHQ.com [3:26] - ChatGPT [4:34] - Mailscoop.io [5:51] - Yesware.com [7:30] - HeadlineAnalyzer.io [8:42] - Loom.com 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...
Mar 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 352
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 February 2023 [1:10] - Sahan - What are your steps and timeline for a post interview follow up? [7:06] - Nathan - What’s something you spent a lot of time on when starting your company that — if you were starting again — you’d skip? [12:00] - Caleb - I've recent...
Feb 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 351
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 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 Austin’s courses and, as a thank you for ...
Feb 24, 2023•5 min•Ep. 350
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 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 apply...
Feb 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 349
Austin shares 11 steps that will help you find the right career path in the next 30 days! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The career struggle is real! [1:32] - Get clarity & find your passion [3:38] - Define your ideal lifestyle, label your energy, & clarify your strengths [6:22] - Find the future you, reach out to them, & build your network [9:25] - Test drive your new career, reflect, & repeat Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 348
Austin shares 7 ways that AI can cut your job search time in half and help you land 3x more interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - AI and your job search [3:01] - Job descriptions & resume writing [5:37] - Resume bullets & cover letters [8:15] - ChatGPT for interview preparation [9:06] - Interview questions & 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 abou...
Feb 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 347
Austin shares 4 objections that will help you prepare for job interviews! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The job interview is a sales call [1:57] - Knowing & overcoming challenges [2:43] - New ideas & solutions [3:13] - How to use the interviewer’s objections to your benefit 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 j...
Feb 15, 2023•7 min•Ep. 346
Austin shares his 11-step process that will turn you into a fantastic relationship builder! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:45] - Quality over quantity [2:00] - Relationships are like bank accounts [4:24] - Research your contacts & use the “10 Idea Strategy” [6:40] - Prioritize & take action [8:20] - How to use your “Second Brain” 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...
Feb 13, 2023•13 min•Ep. 345
Austin shares a free tool that will grade your LinkedIn headline and teach you how to improve it! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - HeadlineAnalyzer.io [1:15] - How to analyze your LinkedIn headline [2:37] - LinkedIn headline criteria HeadlineAnalyzer.io - Analyze Your LinkedIn Headline For Free 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 yo...
Feb 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 344
Austin shares how you can optimize your LinkedIn ‘skills’ section to help you 10x your profile views and land more job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Unlock the potential of LinkedIn skills [0:56] - Why LinkedIn skills matter [2:04] - Find the right skills & add them to your profile [3:28] - Prioritize & ask for endorsements [4:54] - Turn this process into a habit Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level U...
Feb 08, 2023•6 min•Ep. 343
Austin shares 7 simple ways that any new creator can stand out in a crowded market! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Is the creator space too crowded? [1:25] - Your unique story & bring value [4:11] - A new approach & use your personality [6:23] - Build in public & share unique insights 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...
Feb 06, 2023•10 min•Ep. 342
Austin shares 7 steps you can take to crush your first 90 days at a new job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - The first 90 days are ‘Make or Break’ time! [1:20] - Make your VIP list & send 1 request per day [2:46] - The 3 magic questions to ask [4:59] - Document answers & look for ‘double dip wins’ [6:36] - Take action, report back, & get on the growth path Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your question. Want To Level Up Your Job Se...
Feb 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 341
Austin shares how to write a Thank You note that will increase your chances of receiving a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Thank You notes DO matter [2:38] - How to write a job-winning Thank You note [3:58] - Personalize your Thank You note [5:13] - The anatomy of a great Thank You note [7:20] - When to send your Thank You note The Job Search Email Playbook - CultivatedCulture.com/Playbook Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your quest...
Feb 01, 2023•9 min•Ep. 340
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 January 2023 [1:05] - Jo - How should we prepare to job search in today's climate; i.e. big layoffs in large organizations so now there are more "experienced + highly qualified" people hitting up their colleagues for references? [4:31] - MacKenzie - Do you think...
Jan 30, 2023•19 min•Ep. 339
Austin shares how you can 10x your networking by starting a podcast! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Networking can be frustrating [2:41] - How to easily get started podcasting [6:44] - How to record your podcast [8:18] - Asking your contacts to be a guest on your podcast Austin’s Free Newsletter - CultivatedCulture.com/newsletter 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...
Jan 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 338
Austin shares the best career advice he derived from surveying 1.4 Million people! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Career advice from other people! [1:01] - Focus one or two steps ahead [2:55] - Everyone is ‘winging it’ [4:41] - Use your 1st decade to learn what you want [6:37] - You don’t have to take all the advice you get [8:28] - Apply for the company, not the job [10:06] - Set your own work/life boundaries [12:18] - Learn to write better Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On Th...
Jan 25, 2023•14 min•Ep. 337
Austin shares the 7 books that helped 10x his job search and land a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Job searching is marketing yourself [1:54] - The 4 hour work week [2:52] - Influence [4:21] - Pre-Suasion [5:54] - Trust me, I’m lying [7:21] - The 22 immutable laws of marketing [8:39] - Scientific Advertising [10:09] - Never split the difference Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer ...
Jan 23, 2023•12 min•Ep. 336
Austin shares 10 pieces of career advice he knows now at 31 that he wishes he knew at 18! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:02] - Find what resonates with you & Get a side project [3:34] - Aim BIG, but understand ‘failure’ isn’t the end [5:21] - Who to take advice from & Be a ‘squeaky wheel’ [8:08] - Get experience & Be helpful [11:24] - Work hard, but not too hard & You are the CEO Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Au...
Jan 20, 2023•14 min•Ep. 335
Austin shares the “10 Idea Strategy” which will make your networking significantly easier! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:34] - Networking is hard! [1:12] - The “10 Idea Strategy” [3:04] - How to apply this strategy to your networking [4:22] - A real world example Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ben Meer Website: https://systemsunday.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmeer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SystemSunday Instagr...
Jan 18, 2023•13 min•Ep. 334
Austin shares 9 unique questions you can ask at the end of your next interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:05] - The Q&A portion of the interview is crucial [1:02] - Be results focused & don’t be ‘canned’ [2:04] - Why is there an opening & who wouldn’t fit [3:00] - Manager’s goals & internal promotions [4:26] - Expanding roles & road maps [6:26] - Ask if you can ask more questions later Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying ...
Jan 16, 2023•8 min•Ep. 333
Austin shares 7 unique ways to find information for your next salary negotiation! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Maximize your compensation [1:54] - Real salary data & H1BData.info [3:36] - Levels.fyi & GlassDoor.com [5:40] - TeamBlind.com & Your own network [8:34] - Look at the competition Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click here to submit your questi...
Jan 13, 2023•10 min•Ep. 332
Austin shares 8 ways that you can learn everything about a private company so you can better align your value to what they’re looking for! Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:22] - Company website & news articles [4:04] - Podcasts & product demos [7:00] - Product reviews & customer surveys [11:05] - Socials & competitive analysis Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!)...
Jan 11, 2023•14 min•Ep. 331
Austin shares how you can learn everything about a public company so you can better align your value to what they’re looking for! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:33] - You need to focus on the company [2:00] - The company’s website [4:16] - Listen to earnings calls [6:42] - SeekingAlpha.com [8:51] - Listen to keynotes, podcasts, & interviews with the leadership team [12:59] - Get out there & learn about their products Click here for Austin’s Masterclass to Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Wi...
Jan 09, 2023•16 min•Ep. 330
Austin shares how you can leverage AI to write resume bullets in less than 10 seconds! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Writing your resume is hard! [0:56] - ChatGPT for resume bullets [1:44] - Revise, rinse, & repeat [2:26] - Use Resybullet.io ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/chat How To Ask AI To Write Your Resume Bullets: 1. Open up ChatGPT 2. Ask if the following question: "Please rewrite my resume bullet to be more outcomes focused and less than 20 words: [Insert Resume Bullet]" 3. Wat...
Jan 06, 2023•5 min
Austin shares how you can use Generative AI to write a cover letter that will help you snag your dream job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:30] - Don’t just copy/paste! [1:40] - ChatGPT [2:48] - How to use ChatGPT to write your cover letter [5:09] - Making some tweaks ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/chat How To Ask AI To Write Your Cover Letter: 1. Open your target job description and a copy of your resume 2. Head over to ChatGPT (you'll need to create a new account - it's free) 3. Copy / paste the...
Jan 04, 2023•8 min•Ep. 328
