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The First Job Podcast with Fexingo: Entry-Level Roles, New Grads, and Starting Your Career

The First Job Podcast with Fexingo: Entry-Level Roles, New Grads, and Starting Your Career

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Lucas and Luna guide new graduates and career starters through the realities of landing a first job — from crafting a resume that actually passes automated screening to negotiating a starting salary without experience. Each episode examines one concrete challenge: what a background check really looks at, how to answer 'Tell me about yourself' without rambling, or why some entry-level roles become dead ends while others launch trajectories. Lucas brings the research — median starting salaries by industry, internship-to-hire conversion rates at Fortune 500 companies, common mistakes on LinkedIn profiles — and Luna tests every piece of advice against her own job-hunting experience and the stories of friends who have just started working. They never promise shortcuts or secret hacks; instead, they ask: what separates an offer letter from a rejection email? #EntryLevelRoles #NewGrads #FirstJob #CareerStart #JobSearch #ResumeTips #InterviewPrep #SalaryNegotiation #LinkedIn #BackgroundCheck #InternshipToJob #CareerAdvice #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #DailyPodcast #JobSeekerTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How to Turn a College Internship Into a Full-Time Offer

    How to Turn a College Internship Into a Full-Time Offer
    Jun 8 2026
    Lucas and Luna break down the specific strategies that convert summer internships into permanent job offers, using data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. They cover the 72-hour rule for post-task follow-up, how to map your intern project to a manager's pain points, and the one question to ask your boss in week two that signals you're thinking like a full-time hire. Luna shares why most interns fail because they focus on impressing HR instead of their direct supervisor, and Lucas explains the 'networking quota' — three meaningful conversations per week with people outside your immediate team. They also discuss how to handle the awkward end-of-summer conversation about converting to full-time, including what to say and what not to say. If you're starting a summer internship or know someone who is, this episode gives practical steps to turn those three months into a career-launching offer. #InternshipToOffer #SummerInternship #FirstJob #CareerLaunch #JobOfferStrategy #NACEdata #InternNetworking #ManagerRelationships #FullTimeConversion #EntryLevelCareers #CampusToCareer #JobSearchTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentorship #CareerAdvice #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How to Build a Career Network When You Know No One

    How to Build a Career Network When You Know No One
    Jun 7 2026
    Lucas and Luna dive into the art of networking from scratch for entry-level job seekers. With 70 percent of jobs never publicly listed, building connections is critical. They explore the 'weak ties' theory from sociologist Mark Granovetter's 1973 study, which found that 58 percent of people found jobs through acquaintances, not close friends. Lucas shares a concrete tactic: the 'three-step warm outreach' — starting with a LinkedIn message, asking for advice, and following up with a thank-you note. Luna pushes back on the intimidation factor, and they discuss how to leverage alumni networks and cold emails effectively. This episode gives first-job seekers a practical, low-stakes blueprint for growing their professional circle, even if they have no existing contacts. #Networking #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #JobSearch #WeakTies #MarkGranovetter #LinkedIn #AlumniNetwork #ColdEmail #FirstJob #NewGrad #CareerNetwork #ProfessionalGrowth #JobHunt #Mentorship #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • How to Turn Your First Job Into a Promotion Track

    How to Turn Your First Job Into a Promotion Track
    Jun 7 2026
    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how to strategically position yourself for a promotion in your first job, even if you've only been there six months. They break down the concept of 'promotion velocity' — the idea that the fastest career growth often comes not from waiting years but from making your impact visible early. Using the example of a new grad who got promoted to senior analyst in 18 months at a mid-sized consulting firm, they discuss concrete tactics: documenting wins in a brag file, understanding your manager's priorities, and asking for stretch assignments. Lucas also warns against the common mistake of assuming good work alone gets noticed. Luna shares a surprising stat from a 2025 LinkedIn study showing that employees who proactively scheduled monthly check-ins with their manager were 4x more likely to be promoted within two years. They also touch on the awkwardness of asking for a promotion too soon and how to handle it gracefully. A practical guide for anyone who wants to move up faster without burning bridges. #Promotion #FirstJob #CareerGrowth #NewGrad #JobStrategy #BragFile #StretchAssignments #ManagerRelationship #PromotionVelocity #CareerAdvancement #LinkedInStudy #EarlyCareer #WorkplaceTips #JobPromotion #Careers #CareerPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
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