Austin shares how to start a job-winning cover letter and set yourself apart from the crowd!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Are cover letters still relevant?

[1:50] - Cover letters for your dream job

[2:34] - Cover letters increase your callback rate

[4:15] - How to start your job-winning cover letter

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Austin shares the 2 things you need to do in order to see massive career success!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Successful careers have these things in common

[1:40] - Caveat: You must take these actions consistently over time

[2:29] - Create for 30 minutes per day

[10:11] - Reach out to 1 new person every day

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Austin shares his 7 step process for writing a job-winning LinkedIn headline!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - The LinkedIn headline is a great place to stand out

[1:28] - The truth about LinkedIn headlines

[2:43] - 2 things all great headlines have

[5:32] - Finding your unique value

[8:48] - The LinkedIn headline formula

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Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

• LinkedIn Headline Guide

LinkedIn Headline Formula:

[Job Title] | [Keyword 1], [Keyword 2], [Keyword 3] | [Unique Value Prop]

LinkedIn Headline Example #1:

Marketing at Snap | B2B, Paid Social, Analytics-Driven | I Help Snap's B2B Clients Generate 500% ROAS With Social Advertising

LinkedIn Headline Example #2:

Graphic Designer at Hubspot | Human-Centered Designer | I Help Companies Create Ad Designs That Drive 30% More Conversions

LinkedIn Headline Example #3:

Data Analyst at Microsoft | Python, SQL, Tableau | I Help Companies Use Big Data To Tell Stories That Boost Customer Retention By 77%

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Austin shares how job hopping can accelerate your career!

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[0:30] - Job hopping is not necessarily bad

[1:00] - The right & wrong way to job hop

[2:27] - How to explain short stints at previous jobs

[5:16] - Do it right and it will accelerate your career

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Austin shares 7 ways to make networking easier for you, because networking is work!

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[0:30] - Networking is work

[1:18] - Find ways to get excited about networking!

[3:24] - Give it a real shot before moving on

[5:05] - Keep the door open

[6:26] - Pivoting avoids the relationship fizzle

[9:05] - Slow down to win big

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Austin shares 3 daily actions that you can take on LinkedIn for better results in your job search!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - Recognize LinkedIn’s full potential

[1:22] - Comment on posts

[3:12] - Comment some more…

[4:46] - Create your own content

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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 value

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Austin shares how you can use the 90:9:1 Rule to level up your networking!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - What is the 90:9:1 Rule?

[2:00] - How it applies to your career search

[3:01] - Networking is better when it’s personal

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Austin shares 5 ways that you can build experience in a new career field!

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[0:30] - Changing careers can be frustrating!

[1:32] - Volunteering

[4:01] - Freelancing

[5:24] - The “25 Post Method”

[6:57] - Start a podcast

[8:42] - Build targeted projects

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Austin shares the one thing he always looks for when hiring at Microsoft or Cultivated Culture!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:30] - Do you have a side hustle?

[1:13] - Looking for passion

[1:54] - People with a side hustle are motivated

[2:30] - Be scrappy & innovative

[4:23] - Driving outputs

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