Austin shares one amazing trick to beat that feeling of anxiety before your job interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Having anxiety means that you care [1:15] - Austin’s experience with interview anxiety [2:28] - Memorization can help [3:00] - Try meditation before the interview - No, really! 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 liste...
Jul 22, 2024•7 min•Ep. 569
Austin shares his 4 step process for creating an amazing post-interview Thank You note! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make sure you write a thank you note after your interview [1:47] - How to send the thank you note [3:16] - What to say - Spoiler! - Say thank you! [4:28] - Austin’s example letter 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 liste...
Jul 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 568
Austin shares his 4 step process for creating the time you need to spend on your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - “I don’t have time!” [1:52] - Track your time with a time audit [3:06] - Find 5-7 hours in your week [4:18] - Schedule the same 5-7 hours every week [5:13] - Be intentional with the time - Have a plan! 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 an...
Jul 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 567
Austin shares his thoughts on whether or not you should quit your job to start a business! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Should you quit your job to start a business? [1:44] - Side hustle first [2:23] - Invest in long-term success [3:08] - Beating the competition [4:18] - Failure is part of the process [5:18] - Dream job first, then shoot your shot 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. Che...
Jul 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 566
Austin shares his formula for Crazy-Effective Resume Bullets that will grab the attention of hiring managers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why resume bullets matter [1:39] - What you bullets should consist of [2:21] - Relevant industry terms [2:40] - Measurable metrics [4:11] - Action & Power words [5:53] - Putting these steps into action 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 ou...
Jul 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 565
Austin shares 3 unconventional networking strategies that actually work! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Unconventional networking works! [1:41] - One method that worked for Austin [4:09] - Building a rapport by finding common ground [6:03] - The testimonial method [5:53] - Optimize, optimize, optimize! 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 ...
Jul 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 564
Austin shares his thoughts on using email vs. LinkedIn for outreach and which one you should be focusing on! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Email vs. LinkedIn - Which is better? [0:49] - Why Austin prefers email [1:45] - Email is where work happens [2:29] - How to use email “the right way” [2:46] - Other benefits to email 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,...
Jul 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 563
Austin shares a real Value Validation Project that one of his clients used to get hired at Microsoft! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What does a good VVP look like? [1:04] - Why a good VVP is so important [2:39] - Getting started on the VVP [3:49] - Do your research! [5:04] - How to set up your VVP 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 list...
Jul 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 562
Austin shares how you can statistically “guarantee” that you’ll get a job offer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Guaranteed job offers! [0:43] - What sales can teach you about landing jobs [2:05] - Reverse engineering the process [4:44] - Track your successes and statistics [5:53] - Optimize, optimize, optimize! 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...
Jul 03, 2024•6 min•Ep. 561
Austin dishes out a little tough love about landing a job in today’s job market. Stop blaming the process and take control! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Some tough love from Austin [0:40] - Stop blaming the process [1:29] - You have 2 choices moving forward [2:28] - You are in control, so go make it happen! 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 y...
Jul 01, 2024•4 min•Ep. 560
Austin shares his 4 steps for crushing phone screens so that you can feel well prepared and super confident! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - 4 Steps For Crushing Phone Screens [1:27] - What are phone screens and why companies use them [2:16] - Phone screens are formulaic [4:09] - Use their formulas to your benefit [7:23] - Have your answers and your story ready 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 ...
Jun 28, 2024•10 min•Ep. 559
Austin shares how the "Double Nope Rule" can help you to turn rejections into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What is The "Double Nope Rule"? [2:39] - Persistence is key! [3:47] - The "Double Nope Rule" in action [7:16] - Put it into practice and see the results 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 listening to the show, use the...
Jun 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 558
Austin shares his thoughts on the best way to search for a job when you need a visa sponsorship! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How To Land A Job When You Need Visa Sponsorship [1:45] - The fears around visa sponsorships [4:08] - How to find visa friendly companies [5:32] - Visas cost money, so you need to bring extra value 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 an...
Jun 24, 2024•9 min•Ep. 557
Austin shares his #1 piece of life advice. Everyone has an opinion, so who should you listen to? Austin breaks it down in this episode! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Austin’s #1 piece of life advice [0:55] - The 2 pitfalls of advice [3:48] - You have to sift through the noise [4:46] - Who to actually take advice from 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 ...
Jun 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 556
Austin discusses his thoughts on whether or not you should apply to companies if they don’t have any open roles! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Should I apply to companies with no open roles? [1:19] - Is this your “Dream” company? [2:09] - Roles may be open but not yet announced [3:34] - Meaningful relationships will alert you to new roles 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 Aus...
Jun 19, 2024•6 min•Ep. 555
Austin shares his 3 step process for anticipating every interview question so that you can feel well prepared and super confident! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to anticipate interview questions [0:40] - Prepare for the common questions [1:54] - Research interview questions on GlassDoor.com [4:37] - Check out other people’s answers Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview Preparation GlassDoor Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching t...
Jun 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 554
Austin shares his thoughts on how to increase your results by 10x with an accountability buddy! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What an accountability buddy can do for you [2:28] - Put your money where your mouth is [4:28] - Why this works so well [5:43] - Your homework from Austin 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 listening to the show,...
Jun 14, 2024•7 min•Ep. 553
Austin shares his thoughts on how to follow up if you think you’ve been ghosted after an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What to do if you haven’t heard back after an interview [1:04] - What is most likely happening [2:45] - Before you jump to conclusions [3:30] - Follow up with empathy Email Template Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Hi [Name], I hope you're having a great week! I know that you have a lot on your plate managing all of the processes for new candidates. I really apprecia...
Jun 12, 2024•8 min•Ep. 552
Austin shares his thoughts on starting a podcast and how it can help to supercharge your networking! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why podcasts are a great idea [1:35] - Come up with a theme [2:12] - Setup is easier than you think [2:57] - Record ‘seed’ episodes [3:43] - Get friends and family to leave reviews [4:21] - Reach out to your target guests [6:05] - But Austin, what about…? Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dr...
Jun 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 551
Austin explains why companies don’t really care about your past experience and shares what they DO really care about! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why companies don’t really care about your past experience [1:55] - Explain what you can do for your target company [2:43] - Do your homework and research 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 ...
Jun 07, 2024•5 min•Ep. 550
Austin shares his thoughts on how you can demonstrate your value on a resume even when coming from a non-numbers focused role! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why should I care about metrics on my resume? [2:16] - How To Illustrate Value On A Resume In A Non-Numbers Focused Role [3:00] - Numbers are everywhere - Find them and use them [5:02] - Reach out to teams who used your work and ask them for numbers Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to h...
Jun 05, 2024•8 min•Ep. 549
Austin shares his thoughts on how following up can increase your response rate on email outreach by 3x! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How To 3x Your Response Rates By Following Up [2:16] - The real reason people don’t reply to you [3:06] - The magic of following up [4:08] - How often to follow up [4:49] - A great email template for following up Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click her...
Jun 03, 2024•6 min•Ep. 548
Austin shares the exact email template that he uses for his clients when reaching out to potential connections! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why this email template is better than yours [2:36] - Austin’s 3 rules for networking emails [3:39] - Make the message about the other person [5:03] - Austin’s cold outreach email template Free Masterclass: 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...
May 31, 2024•8 min•Ep. 547
Austin shares tips and tricks you can use to increase your LinkedIn Click Through Ratio (CTR) to win more profile views and exposure! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What is a LinkedIn CTR and why should I care? [2:37] - Start by searching for yourself [3:35] - Improve your profile picture [6:12] - Write a better headline [7:53] - Keep track of your stats Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) ...
May 29, 2024•11 min•Ep. 546
Austin shares his story of failure after failure, and how he learned lessons from each failure which eventually led to success! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to cure the worry over failure [1:23] - Watch out for ‘Iceberg’ syndrome [3:00] - Austin’s story of success and failure [8:05] - Hindsight is 20/20 [9:34] - Failure is a teacher, not an indictment Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast...
May 27, 2024•13 min•Ep. 545
Austin shares an email he received from a listener who wasn’t seeing results and goes over the do’s, don’t’s, and reasons behind his methods! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why Austin’s strategies DON’T work - Wait, what? [1:54] - Cold email is a channel, not a silver bullet [3:14] - Why you should do it even though it isn’t a silver bullet [5:06] - Volume will make the statistics work for you Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (An...
May 24, 2024•9 min•Ep. 544
Austin shares the #1 mistake that most people make in networking, and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - The #1 networking mistake that most people make [2:01] - Time is the most valuable currency [3:42] - If you want it, you need to earn it [4:20] - Good ways to earn the time of influential people Free Masterclass: 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 q...
May 22, 2024•8 min•Ep. 543
Austin shares his 5 step process for testing your networking email template and iterating until it’s the best it can be! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Why A/B testing is important in networking [3:03] - Start with 3 email templates [4:19] - Test your email templates to some low-priority contacts [5:28] - Compare your results, iterate, and try again Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online)! Ask Austin Anything (And Have Him Answer Live On The Podcast!) Click...
May 20, 2024•8 min•Ep. 542
Austin shares his 3 step process for researching private companies. Public companies share a lot of data, but so do private companies, if you know where to look! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:28] - Why research is important [1:39] - Find interviews with employees or the leadership team [5:30] - Customer data is a gold mine [8:41] - Become a customer or watch reviews to get perspective [10:28] - Don't forget the simple steps Free Masterclass: Land Your Dream Job In 10 Weeks (Without Applying Online...
May 17, 2024•12 min•Ep. 541
Austin shares the one question you should never ask while networking and provides a much better alternative! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One question to avoid when networking [2:11] - What you should do instead [3:40] - Get proactive and then reach out [4:42] - Busy people appreciate action, not asks Free Masterclass: 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 question. Want To Level Up...
May 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 540
