Austin shares 3 steps you can use to supercharge your networking before the end of the year!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The job market is HOT[1:11] - Make a list of people who helped you[1:57] - Draft a “Thank You” email[3:24] - Send your emails out earlyWant 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 code PODCAST to...

Austin discusses whether or not it’s worthwhile to search for a new job in December!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Is It Worth Job Searching In December?[1:23] - Don’t check out in December[2:46] - Get ahead of the competition[4:26] - How to take advantage of December hiring[6:37] - How to find jobs in DecemberWant 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 ...

Austin shares the 4 most effective daily activities that you can use to get better results from your job search!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Happy Friday![1:03] - The job search can be overwhelming[1:47] - Comment & Interact on LinkedIn[4:28] - Email one contact every day[5:32] - Engage with your target company’s posts[6:51] - Publicly document something you learnedWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job witho...

Austin shares his 3 step method to eliminate meetings and win your time back!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Meetings are a waste of time![1:35] - Sometimes meetings are OK, though[2:33] - Push back on the meeting request[3:45] - Ask for a Loom video[6:35] - What to do when you have to meetResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:LoomWant 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 cou...

Austin shares his thoughts on the best way to answer the question “What is your greatest weakness?” in a job interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What is your greatest weakness?[1:47] - The better question to ask[2:14] - Come up with a weakness, but no BS![3:09] - Explain how you’ve been working on your weakness[3:29] - An example from AustinResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:How To Answer “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”Want To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more abo...

Austin shares the reasons behind why you should never stop looking for a job, even when you land a job interview!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Stopping is a big mistake![1:32] - The interview is halftime[3:00] - Prepare for the interview, but keep searching[3:52] - Keep the momentum goingWant 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 t...

Austin shares 3 steps you can take if you’ve been laid off or let go from your job!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:32] - Losing your job[1:17] - Take time to process[2:41] - Get clear on what’s next[6:30] - Create a schedule for yourselfResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Daily Schedule for Job SeekersWant 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...

Austin shares one tip that you can use to generate referrals without having to do any networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Networking is uncomfortable[1:03] - Find jobs for your friends[2:34] - Refer-a-Friend[3:32] - It’s all about adding valueWant 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 code PODCAST to get 5% o...

Austin shares his thoughts on job hopping - Is it a career booster or career killer?Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Supercharge your career[1:10] - You have to do it the right way[2:16] - Red flags for hiring managers[3:17] - Austin’s job hopping[3:59] - The take-awayWant 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 code P...

Austin shares his thoughts on the best ways for introverted people to feel more comfortable networking and reaching out to strangers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Austin is an introvert![2:09] - Quality over quantity[3:51] - Engage on your terms[6:26] - Focus on your feelingsWant 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 ...

Austin shares his thoughts on one of the most debated topics in the job search world - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two?Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Resume Length - One Page vs. Two?[1:01] - The REAL answer[1:45] - Focus on the content, not the length[2:06] - 3 questions to ask your resume[4:50] - Differentiate yourself!Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resume BuilderResume ScannerResume Bullet AnalyzerGuide on Writing Job-Winning ResumesWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to juggle multiple interviews and job offers at the same time!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Multiple interviews & offers[1:31] - You are the CEO![2:40] - How to make your decision[5:17] - You can accept an offer & still take interviewsWant 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...

Austin shares how you can network with anybody, regardless of what you have to offer, with the “Mentor Method”!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Networking when you don’t have much to offer[1:09] - Everyone wants to be a part of your success story[2:56] - You are the “underdog”[3:56] - How to execute this tactic[6:19] - Rinse & repeatWant 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...

Austin shares the 4 step framework that one of his clients used to turn an interview at Google into a job offer!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Interview preparation is important[0:46] - Go get the job description[1:19] - Look for qualifications and skills[1:38] - Come up with questions about the qualifications and skills[2:38] - Craft your answers to these questionsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Article - Interview PreparationWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more...

Austin shares his thoughts on why you should never apply for a position when you meet 100% of the qualifications!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - This is a big mistake[1:06] - Don’t fall into the trap[1:57] - You won’t be challenged[2:37] - What to do insteadWant 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 code PODCAST to ...

Austin shares 3 steps that you can use to tap into the full potential of the skills section of LinkedIn!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why do LinkedIn skills matter?[1:29] - An example from Austin[2:47] - Find the right relevant skills for you[3:41] - Use ResyMatch.io Job Description Scanner[4:06] - Build endorsements for the relevant skillsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Article - LinkedIn SkillsResyMatch.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career c...

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 stridesWant 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...

Austin shares how you can use Star Wars (or anything else) to help you build a rapport with the person interviewing you!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Set the tone for the interview[0:49] - 2 types of interviewees[1:19] - A great example how to building rapport[3:35] - Find common groundWant 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...

Austin shares this 5-step framework that you can use to figure out what to do with your life if you have no idea!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What path is right for you?[1:16] - Get really clear on what you want[3:33] - How to find your passion[5:08] - Find your baseline strengths[6:29] - Learn more about areas that interest you[10:07] - The 30-day mini pilotResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Article - What Should I Do With My Life?Strengths FinderHIGH5Sokanu Career ExplorerWant To Le...

Austin shares his thoughts on searching for your dream job and how you never just ‘have’ time for it. You need to ‘make’ time for it!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Make the time for your job search[1:34] - Take control of your job search[2:08] - Intentionally create the time you’ll need[2:39] - The time audit[3:50] - Prioritize your activities[5:23] - Schedule your time to stay accountableResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Job Search ScheduleWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here t...

Austin shares his thoughts on the two types of job referrals you may encounter and which one you should be focusing on!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The Two Types Of Job Referrals[1:02] - The “One-And-Done” referral[2:51] - The “Advocate” referral[3:52] - It takes time and effort to get an advocate, but it’s totally worth it![4:32] - OK, so how do I get an advocate?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 ap...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to increase your productivity by 10x by “chipping” instead of “chunking”!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Chipping? Chunking?[1:12] - The problem with “chunking”[1:46] - Why “chipping” is better[2:08] - Some examples of “chipping” from AustinResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Master class - How to see 6-figure success on LinkedInWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without appl...

Austin shares his thoughts on what you should be doing if your dream company doesn’t have any open roles!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - My dream company isn’t hiring. What now?[1:02] - Great companies are always expanding[1:24] - Don’t forget about the ‘hidden job market’[3:07] - Start building relationships anywaysWant 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 t...

Austin shares his thoughts on how to find more accurate salary information from Colorado, even if you don’t live there!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to find the best salary data[1:10] - Why Colorado?[1:37] - How to extrapolate Colorado data to suit you[2:35] - Use this newfound data in your negotiationsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Glassdoor Salary AdjusterSalary Negotiation ArticleWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you ...