The Dream Job System Podcast
Quick, highly actionable strategies to help you land a job you love without 'traditional' experience and without applying online, from Austin Belcak of Cultivated Culture, who used these tactics to land interviews at Google, Microsoft, and Twitter.
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Sep 18, 2026 · 8 minJob Searching Is Something You Make Time For | Ep #891Austin 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] - MaSep 16, 2026 · 7 minThe Two Types Of Job Referrals (& Which To Focus On) | Ep #890Austin separates one-and-done referrals from advocate referrals, where someone actively champions you, and explains why the slower work of building advocates pays off farSep 14, 2026 · 5 minWhat To Do If Your Dream Company Isn't Hiring | Ep #889Great companies are always expanding, and many roles never get posted. Austin explains the hidden job market and why building relationships at a target company now speedsSep 11, 2026 · 4 minWant More Accurate Salary Data? Look In Colorado | Ep #888Austin explains why Colorado job postings are a reliable source of salary data even if you don't live there, how to extrapolate it with cost-of-living adjustments, and hoSep 9, 2026 · 6 min4 Ways For Interns To Supercharge Experience | Ep #887Four ways interns can get more out of a placement: connect with colleagues, document achievements, propose the projects you want, and keep relationships alive afterwards.Sep 7, 2026 · 5 minCollege Students Should Do This To Get Hired | Ep #886Austin argues college students stand out by building demonstrated real-world results rather than relying on credentials alone.Sep 4, 2026 · 5 minChanging Careers? Try This For Easier Networking | Ep #885Career changers should find and reach out to people who've already made the same transition, because they offer the most relevant advice and the warmest introductions.Sep 2, 2026 · 7 minWin More Interviews With A LinkedIn Headline VDP | Ep #884Austin teaches you how to land more job interviews by using a technique called “Value Driven Pitch” in your LinkedIn headline! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - LinkedIn Aug 31, 2026 · 8 minInterviewers At Top Companies Look For This One Thing | Ep #883Austin shares the one thing that interviewers at top companies look for when it comes to deciding on a candidate! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Specificity is key [1:Aug 28, 2026 · 6 minHow To Turn More Rejections Into Job Offers | Ep #882Austin shares his thoughts on how to turn more of those disappointing rejections into job offers! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - One mistake that job seekers are makinAug 26, 2026 · 6 minGoals Are Overrated, Use These Instead | Ep #881Austin shares his thoughts on why goals are overrated and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Yes, goals are overrated! [0:50] - Systems >Aug 24, 2026 · 6 minHow Many People Should You Reach Out To In Your Job Search? | Ep #880Austin shares his thoughts on how many people you should be reaching out to in your job search if you want to see great results! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - NetworkAug 21, 2026 · 6 minMore Info Isn't The Answer, Taking Action Is | Ep #879Austin shares the best personal development secret that he’s learned and shows you how to get over that hump! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What’s holding you back? [Aug 19, 2026 · 6 minMy #1 Tip For Combating Ageism In The Job Search | Ep #878Ageism is on the rise and in this episode Austin shares his #1 tip for combating ageism in your job search! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Ageism is on the rise [0:44]Aug 17, 2026 · 7 minEffective Networking Is Making Friends, Not Asking For A Job | Ep #877Austin shares his thoughts on why networking is all about making friends and not about asking for a job! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Make friends instead of asking Aug 14, 2026 · 9 minHow To Research A Company By Surveying Its Customers | Ep #876Austin shares his thoughts on how surveying a company’s customers can provide valuable insight for your research phase! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Research is critAug 12, 2026 · 8 minHow To Send A LinkedIn Request That Gets Accepted | Ep #875Austin shares his thoughts on how to send LinkedIn requests that actually get an answer! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Not hearing back can be frustrating [1:43] - A Aug 10, 2026 · 7 minCareer Happiness = Aligning With Values, Not Brands | Ep #874Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you’re the happiest you can be! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - What really matters with job happinesAug 7, 2026 · 5 minUse This Creative "Thank You" Strategy To Stand Out | Ep #873Austin shares a super creative ‘Thank You’ note strategy that will help you stand out from the crowd! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Hiring managers love thank you notAug 5, 2026 · 9 minThe Two Types Of Referrals (& How To Turn More Into Interviews) | Ep #872Austin shares his thoughts on how to get better referrals that will help you turn that referral into an interview! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to turn referralsAug 3, 2026 · 8 minShow Up In More LinkedIn Searches With This Hack | Ep #871Austin shares one hack that will help you to show up more often and rank higher in LinkedIn searches! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to show up in more LinkedIn seJul 31, 2026 · 9 minEmployers Not Seeing Your Value? Create A Portfolio | Ep #870Austin shares his thoughts on how to make your value crystal clear to your dream companies by creating a portfolio! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to make your valJul 29, 2026 · 5 minHow To Address A Cover Letter The Right Way | Ep #869Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - How to address a coverJul 27, 2026 · 4 minEvery Successful Person Has The Same Fears As You | Ep #868Austin shares his thoughts on how to deal with the fears that everyone experiences, even the most successful people that you look up to! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] -Jul 24, 2026 · 8 minHow To Level Up Your Resume With A "Highlight Reel" | Ep #867Austin shows you how you can use a “Highlight Reel” to level up your resume! Time Stamped Show Notes: [0:25] - Your resume needs a highlight reel [1:14] - The problem wit
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