Austin shares how you can use active interviewing to win more job offers!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Passive vs. active interviewing

[2:26] - Why active interviewing is better

[3:57] - Goin’ fishin’

[7:27] - How to crush the Q&A portion of the interview

[9:55] - Always try to dive deeper with your answers

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

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Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares 4 LinkedIn search hacks that will unlock your job search and help you win more job offers!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - LinkedIn search is a super powerful tool

[0:54] - How to find hiring managers

[3:01] - You should be looking for content creators at your target companies

[5:25] - How to find people who’ve changed careers

[7:20] - How to utilize company pages

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares what you can do if your “Dream Company” isn’t hiring right now!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Layoffs and hiring freezes are so common right now

[1:03] - Dream companies, stepping stone companies, & sandbox companies

[2:54] - Don’t write off companies that aren’t hiring

[4:08] - Play the long game by building relationships

[5:14] - Continue your job search with companies that are hiring

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares how you can win more job offers by changing the job search rules!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - When you feel like everyone else is a better candidate

[1:24] - Create your own game

[2:28] - Write your own rules

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares the 3 things that people who consistently land job offers do in their job search!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Myth: more experience = more job offers

[1:08] - Get a deep understanding of your target company

[2:50] - Create an effective narrative

[5:24] - Show your value on your own terms

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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 process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares a case study of someone who put together a proactive Value Validation Project!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - You don’t need permission to put together a portfolio

[3:35] - Callum’s Case Study for Kajabi

[7:07] - Presenting an opportunity

[9:44] - Providing a solution

[11:40] - Bringing it all together

Callum’s Case Study - https://www.callumbirch.com/p/my-287kmonth-kajabi-proposal

Note from Austin: “I'm not affiliated with Callum in any way. This awesome case study was sent to me by my friend Alif Huq and it was a perfect illustration of building case studies to illustrate value to dream companies. All of the rights and IP are Callum's."

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares why you should continue to bet on yourself even in the face of uncertainty!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Are you feeling resistance or frustration?

[1:46] - Beware of your self-talk

[2:57] - Bet on yourself for a better future

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares what you can do as a student who has “bad” grades, “bad” internships, or the “wrong” major!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Austin had “bad” grades, only one small internship, and the “wrong” major

[1:52] - You have an opportunity to get creative

[3:42] - You can create your own internship

[5:18] - Start freelancing to generate experience

[6:36] - Build a passion project in public

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The Interview Preparation System - Austin’s proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares how A/B testing can 10x your networking, especially if you're not getting the amount of responses you’d like!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - A lot of people get stuck here

[1:17] - Even Austin got ZERO responses in the beginning

[3:17] - What A/B testing really looks like

[6:40] - Come up with 3 initial tests

[8:13] - Track the data

[10:13] - Send the emails, delete the lowest performer, and replace it with a new test

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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 process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

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Austin shares how you can use personalized videos to boost the amount of job offers you receive!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - What is a personalized video?

[2:23] - Research the recipient

[3:14] - Use Loom!

[4:15] - A few best practices

[5:38] - When to use personalized videos

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 process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.

Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.

No Experience, No Problem - Austin’s proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).

Try Austin’s Job Search Tools

ResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.

ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.

ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.

Mailscoop.io - Find anyone’s professional email in seconds.

Connect with Austin for daily job search content:

• Cultivated Culture
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

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