Why I Avoided People With Traditional Backgrounds In My Job Search | Ep #530

The Dream Job System Podcast

Austin shares why he avoided people with traditional backgrounds during his job search and instead preferred connecting with people who had non-traditional backgrounds!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - Why I Avoided People With Traditional Backgrounds In My Job Search

[1:09] - Traditional vs. Non-Traditional

[1:42] - What to do instead

[2:23] - Positioning yourself for success

[3:11] - How to find contacts in your dream company with non-traditional backgrounds

[4:19] - Reach out to them and make your ask

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