3 Ways To Research Private Companies | Ep #829

Austin shares his 3 step process for researching private companies. Public companies share a lot of data, but so do private companies, if you know where to look!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:28] - Why research is important[1:39] - Find interviews with employees or the leadership team[5:30] - Customer data is a gold mine [8:41] - Become a customer or watch reviews to get perspective[10:28] - Don't forget the simple stepsWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares the one question you should never ask while networking and provides a much better alternative!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One question to avoid when networking[2:11] - What you should do instead[3:40] - Get proactive and then reach out[4:42] - Busy people appreciate action, not asksWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening.Renee Romero is a Senior UX/Product Designer who was laid off from a government role. Like a lot of job seekers right now, she hit the wall: the market felt brutal, job boards felt chaotic, and she was spending an hour and a half tailoring a resume for a single job… without getting traction.So she built an agentic AI job search system using n8n, Notion, and Claude that automates the exhausting parts of the search: Finding roles, scoring them for fit, matching referral contacts to new openings, and personalizing applications. It helped her go from tracking 10 companies to monitoring 55, cut her app personalization down to about 15 minutes per role, and saves her 5+ hours a week in the job search (and a boatload of energy!).The best part? She’s not some engineer or something with a ton of technical experience. In fact, she self rates her technical expertise as a 2 out of 10 in the video.In this video, she breaks down exactly how it works so you can steal the framework to automate your job search and win back your energy.🤝 *CONNECT WITH RENEE*Renee is sharing her journey on LinkedIn and documenting her work via case studies on her site. Here’s how to find her:Renee’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-romeroRenee’s Portfolio: https://www.muralderomero.com/🛠️ *VIDEO RESOURCES*n8n: https://n8n.io/Notion: https://www.notion.com/Claude: https://claude.aiChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com🎯 *READY TO PAIR AI WITH 1:1 COACHING TO LAND 3X MORE INTERVIEWS?*Our coaching program pairs cutting edge AI workflows with 1:1 coaching from industry-leading coachings. The result? Faster, more predictable interviews and job offers. Our clients see:Want to see how we'd tailor this to your situation?👉 Book your free 1:1 Clarity Call: https://cultivatedculture.com/coach👋 *LET’S BE FRIENDS*Follow along for more job search content:*LinkedIn:* https://linkedin.com/in/abelcak*Newsletter:* https://cultivatedculture.com/newsletter*Website:* https://cultivatedculture.comWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares his story of limiting beliefs and how you can surpass the boundaries that others have placed around you!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Overcoming your limiting beliefs[2:24] - Society puts limits on you as you grow older[4:59] - No one else can define your value[5:39] - Believe in yourself and take a step towards your dreamWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares his thoughts on how to reach out to complete strangers and feel comfortable while doing it!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What to do if you’re terrified of reaching out to strangers[0:58] - Start with leveraging loose connections[2:32] - Find your loose connections[4:39] - What to say when you reach outWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening.Your LinkedIn headline is one of the single biggest drivers of LinkedIn search visibility, profile views, and employer outreach. But most people use generic headlines that cost them visibility and jobs.In this video, I’ll show you a proven LinkedIn headline formula (with examples!) that was crafted using data from 21,000+ LinkedIn headlines, my own personal experience building a following of 1.4 million people on LinkedIn, and hands-on job search coaching with thousands of job seekers.Finally, I’ll walk you through a live LinkedIn headline rewrite from a real job seeker in our audience to show you how I implement this process with our clients.You’ll have everything you need to replicate this process in <5 minutes and transform your LinkedIn headline into a job generating machine.🛠️ *VIDEO RESOURCES*HeadlineAnalyzer.io: https://cultivatedculture.com/headline-analyzer/ResyMatch.io: https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/LinkedIn Jobs: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/🎯 *READY TO TURN YOUR LINKEDIN INTO A JOB MAGNET?*Becky was struggling in her search. She implemented our profile optimizations and “had multiple recruiters reaching out to her every week.” Our clients see:✅ More Employer Inbound On LinkedIn💰 $44K Average Raise⏱ ~15.5 Week Time To Offer⭐ 9.5 / 10 Satisfaction ScoreWant to see how we'd tailor this to your situation?👉 Book your free 1:1 Clarity Call: https://cultivatedculture.com/coach👋 *LET’S BE FRIENDS*Follow along for more job search content:*LinkedIn:* https://linkedin.com/in/abelcak*Newsletter:* https://cultivatedculture.com/newsletter*Website:* https://cultivatedculture.comWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares how you can increase your email response rate by 3X by giving the recipient a way out!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Triple your response rate by using an “exit clause”[1:11] - Why typical sign-offs are a bad idea[2:27] - First impressions matter [2:52] - What to do instead - give them an out[5:05] - Try it for yourself and track the outcomesHave questions about how to use an exit clause? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Exit Clause Mentioned In Today’s Episode:“Lastly, I know your time is valuable and I know this is a big ask coming from a stranger. If it’s too much right now, that’s totally fine! Feel free to say no. I'm grateful for whatever info you're able to share here or over the phone. Either way, have a fantastic week.”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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares how you can use The Dream 100 strategy to supercharge your networking!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How supercharge your networking[0:31] - The origins of The Dream 100[2:14] - How The Dream 100 fits into your job search[3:17] - Making The Dream 100 work for you[5:56] - Keep it going even after you land your dream jobWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

This is an Audio Edition episode—originally published on YouTube and optimized for audio listening.Does networking make you anxious? This video will completely reframe the way you see it. In just 59 seconds, I break down why your fear of rejection, being ignored, or “bothering someone” is based on the wrong story. And I’ll show you how every successful career you admire was built on the same awkward messages, unanswered DMs, and vulnerable conversations you’re afraid to send. The truth is that networking isn’t a threat. It’s the engine behind most meaningful opportunities, and the only difference between people who advance and people who stay stuck is the willingness to act in spite of fear.🎯 *READY TO TURN YOUR FEAR OF NETWORKING INTO REFERRALS & OFFERS?*Jasleen was unemployed and needed sponsorship. She used our networking strategy to cut through the fear and land a Program Manager offer in just 60 days.✅ Unemployed → PM Role + Visa💰 $30K Raise⏱ 2 Months To Offer⭐ 9.5 / 10 Satisfaction ScoreWant to see how we'd tailor this to your situation?👉 Book your free 1:1 Clarity Call: https://cultivatedculture.com/coach👋 *LET’S BE FRIENDS*Follow along for more job search content:*LinkedIn:* https://linkedin.com/in/abelcak*Newsletter:* https://cultivatedculture.com/newsletter*Website:* https://cultivatedculture.comWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Austin shares his thoughts on the ideal length for your resume. One page? Multi pages? Find out what to include and what to cut for the most effective resume!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - One page vs. multi-page resumes [0:43] - What really matters on a resume[2:13] - The ideal resume length[3:52] - How to keep your resume concise[7:03] - Formatting mattersWant 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 ToolsResyBuild.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 CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!