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Dream Catchers

Dream Catchers

By Ana Sterc & Ned Sahin

Ask your career-related questions to Ana and Ned! Resumes, job search, LinkedIn, interviews, offers, benefits… Whether you are looking for a job or working at a top tech company like Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Amazon, and Netflix, ask us anything about your professional life. In each 5-minute episode of our weekly career podcast, we answer a listener question.
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What to do if your coworkers constantly misspell your name?

Dream CatchersAug 23, 2022

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What to do if your coworkers constantly misspell your name?

What to do if your coworkers constantly misspell your name?

Ned answers a great question from a listener in this episode: "Some of my colleagues keep spelling my name incorrectly. They write Kevin instead of Keven. Is there a way to fix this issue once and for all?"

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Square, and Shopify without references and without needing the expensive services like resume worded, interview kickstart, resume now or big interview, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Aug 23, 202206:51
A guaranteed way to increase your salary at least 20% (any time of the year)

A guaranteed way to increase your salary at least 20% (any time of the year)

In this episode, Ned reveals a super cool way of increasing your paycheck by at least 20%, without changing your job, getting promoted, working overtime, or taking extra responsibilities.

Have a question about creating an eye-catching resume, finding a high-paid job, applying for open positions, preparing for interviews, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Netflix without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jul 24, 202205:20
Avoid doing these 4 things at your new job for the best first impression

Avoid doing these 4 things at your new job for the best first impression

Should you try to work hard and be the best at your new job? You will think twice after listening to this episode. Ned tells about 4 things to avoid doing if you are a new hire. He’s been talking to the folks who got new jobs after taking the Dream Catcher Course. He gathered these golden rules to follow in your first a few months at your new workplace.

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Square, and Shopify without references and without needing the expensive services like resume worded, interview kickstart, resume now or big interview, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jul 10, 202205:24
Follow these 3 steps to get promoted in your first year at work (No need to work overtime)

Follow these 3 steps to get promoted in your first year at work (No need to work overtime)

In this episode, Ned shares 3 steps to get promoted in the very first year at your next job. He got promoted within his first 12 months at two different companies so this is a proven strategy, folks!

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Square, and Shopify without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jul 03, 202206:28
Best answer to this personal interview question: “What is the last book you read?”

Best answer to this personal interview question: “What is the last book you read?”

This question is not as easy as it sounds: “What is the last book you read?”. Ana has been asked this question recently. We break down her answer and reveal even a better answer you can use in your interview.

Have a question about creating an eye-catching resume, finding a high-paid job, applying for open positions, preparing for interviews, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Netflix without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jun 26, 202205:54
Starting from scratch in United States as an immigrant with poor English

Starting from scratch in United States as an immigrant with poor English

Special episode! Our guest host Anastasia Krygina interviews Ned about how he learned English from scratch as an immigrant and how his English helped him get his dream job! An inspiring and motivating episode that will help you get more creative to achieve your career goals no matter what the obstacles are.

Have a question about creating an eye-catching resume, finding a high-paid job, applying for open positions, preparing for interviews, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Netflix without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jun 19, 202213:31
Give this answer if they ask why you want to leave your current job

Give this answer if they ask why you want to leave your current job

This is one of the interview questions you should be cautious about: Why do you want to leave your current job? In this episode, we give away three safe and successful answers to this question.

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tesla without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jun 13, 202205:18
Interview question: How do you handle stressful situations?

Interview question: How do you handle stressful situations?

One of the most frequently asked interview questions: How do you handle stressful situations? Your answer gives an idea about how you will manage a heavy workload if you are hired. In this episode, we reveal the exact answer you should give to get a 10 out of 10 from this question.

Have a question about creating an eye-catching resume, finding a high-paid job, applying for open positions, preparing for interviews, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Netflix without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Jun 05, 202204:59
What is the best question to ask an interviewer?

What is the best question to ask an interviewer?

Interviewers leave about 10 minutes at the end of the interview to answer any questions you may have. What should you ask to impress them? In this episode, we reveal exactly what questions you should ask to increase your chance to land your dream job.

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Square, and Shopify without references and technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

May 26, 202205:16
What should you do if you don’t hear back after an interview?

What should you do if you don’t hear back after an interview?

What you do after completing the interview process is as important as how you prepare for those interviews. In this episode, we answer Juliana's question and tell a proven strategy to turn a rejection into a job offer.

Have a question about your LinkedIn profile, career goals, job search, professional growth, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to make your way into top tech companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Square, and Shopify without references and without needing the expensive services like resume worded, interview kickstart, resume now or big interview, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

May 07, 202204:49
How to write an impressive headline for your LinkedIn profile?

How to write an impressive headline for your LinkedIn profile?

Your LinkedIn headline is what recruiters and hiring managers pay attention to most in the search results. In this episode, we answer Ahmed's question and reveal the LinkedIn headline secret.

Have a question about your job search, resume preparation, job interviews, cover letters, promotions, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to land a dream job at FAANG and MAANG companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and Twitter without needing the expensive services like interview kickstart, cultivated culture, rocket resume or interview cake, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Apr 30, 202205:12
How many pages your resume should be?

How many pages your resume should be?

There is an important rule about the length of your resume. In this episode, we answer Gabriella's question and explain the simple formula for resume length.

Have a question about creating an eye-catching resume, finding a high-paid job, applying for open positions, preparing for interviews, or anything else related to your career? Ask us at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to land a dream job at FAANG and MAANG companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Airbnb, and Tesla without needing references, technical knowledge, interview kickstart, cultivated culture, or a career coach, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Apr 23, 202204:48
Is it a good idea to say “I don’t know” in interviews?

Is it a good idea to say “I don’t know” in interviews?

What to say when you don't know the answer to an interview question? Everybody comes across questions that make them sweat. In this episode, we tell you our proven formula to impress interviewers with your response even if you don't know the answer. Thank you, Deise, for submitting your question!

To get your career-related questions answered in the upcoming episodes, please submit them at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For more successful strategies and tools to find a job at top tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, and Netflix without needing references or technical  knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Apr 20, 202205:37
How important is it to have a reference for getting a job at Google?

How important is it to have a reference for getting a job at Google?

We are answering Ginna's question in this episode: Do you really need a reference to get a job at Google? Or Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, or any other top tech company.

To get your career-related questions answered in the upcoming episodes, please submit them at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask

For proven strategies and tools to find a dream job at top companies (like FAANG and MAANG companies) without needing references or technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Apr 16, 202205:50
What to say when a recruiter asks your expected salary?

What to say when a recruiter asks your expected salary?

Ned and Ana answer one of the tricky questions recruiters love asking: What is your expected salary for this role? Ozan, thank you for submitting your question! 

To get your career-related questions answered in the upcoming episodes, please submit them at dreamcatcherspodcast.com/ask 

For proven strategies and tools to land your dream job without needing references or technical knowledge, check out our career master course at dreamcatchercourse.com

Apr 15, 202206:50