Ageism 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] - Be proactive! [1:24] - Use this 3-step process [3:52] - A concrete example 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, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course: The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one proce ..read more

Austin 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 for a job [1:47] - The truth about networking [2:30] - A different way to look at networking [3:35] - What you should be doing instead 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 code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course: The Interview Preparatio ..read more

Austin 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 critical in your job search [1:35] - Figure out your specific target groups [2:53] - Find actual people in your target groups [4:48] - Ask them these 3 specific questions [7:06] - Incorporate the responses into your application or VVP Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: VVP Starter Kit 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 ..read more

Austin 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 personalized message goes a long way! [2:52] - Provide context to your request [4:19] - Get them excited about connecting with you [5:24] - An example from Austin Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Profile Tips 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 ..read more

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 question. Want To Level Up Your Job Search? Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to ..read more

Austin 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 happiness [0:53] - Be more specific [1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it [3:20] - Think about & write down your values [4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homework Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Post: What Should I Do With my Life 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 ..read more

Austin 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 notes! [2:11] - Email vs handwritten notes [2:56] - Austin’s thank you note strategy Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: Interview Thank You 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, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course: The Inte ..read more

Austin 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 referrals into interviews [1:03] - All referrals are NOT created equal [2:12] - The problem with one-and-done referrals [3:28] - Why the ‘advocate’ referral is so much better [4:38] - How to get more advocate referrals 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 ..read more

Austin 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 searches [1:11] - What you don’t know about Skills & Endorsements [2:50] - What are the right skills for you? [4:32] - Endorsements are important! Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: LinkedIn Skills Guide ResyMatch.io 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 ..read more

Austin 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 value crystal clear [1:12] - What a portfolio can do for you [2:12] - You can create your own experience [4:11] - Choose your focus with intention [5:24] - Create a portfolio blog post & sell your ideas [6:36] - Play the long game Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode: VVP Guide 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 ..read more