Episodes

  • How to Use Your First Job to Build a Side Hustle

    How to Use Your First Job to Build a Side Hustle
    Jun 12 2026
    Episode 46 of The First Job Podcast explores how new graduates can use their first job as a foundation to start a side hustle without burning out. Lucas and Luna discuss the story of a marketing associate who built a freelance graphic design business on the side, hitting $15,000 in revenue in her second year. They break down the practical steps: choosing a side hustle that complements your day job, setting time boundaries, avoiding conflicts of interest, and leveraging employer resources like software and professional development funds. The episode also covers how to transition a side hustle into a full-time business if that's the goal. A balanced, realistic look at side hustles for early-career professionals. #SideHustle #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #NewGrads #EntryLevel #Freelance #GraphicDesign #TimeManagement #CareerGrowth #FinancialIndependence #SideBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #JobAdvice #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer

    How to Negotiate Your First Job Offer
    Jun 11 2026
    Episode 45 of The First Job Podcast tackles the nerve-wracking moment of negotiating your first job offer. Lucas and Luna break down why new grads often leave money on the table—statistics show that 85% of entry-level candidates accept the first offer without negotiating. They walk through a real example: a $45,000 offer with a $5,000 range, explain how to research market rates using sites like Glassdoor and Levels.fyi, and share a simple three-step script for asking professionally. The hosts also discuss non-salary negotiables like start date flexibility and professional development budgets. No aggressive tactics—just facts and conversation starters that can add thousands to your starting salary. #FirstJobPodcast #Negotiation #EntryLevel #Salary #NewGrad #CareerAdvice #JobOffer #Counteroffer #ProfessionalDevelopment #Glassdoor #LevelsFyi #WorkplaceSkills #CareerStart #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #JobSearch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • Making Your First Job a Launchpad for the Career You Want

    Making Your First Job a Launchpad for the Career You Want
    Jun 11 2026
    Episode 44 of The First Job Podcast with Fexingo. Hosts Lucas and Luna talk about how to use your first job as a deliberate stepping stone rather than just a place to collect a paycheck. They focus on the concept of 'career capital' — the skills, relationships, and reputation you build in your first role — and break down a framework from Cal Newport's book 'So Good They Can't Ignore You.' Lucas shares a specific example: a new grad who took a data-entry job at a logistics firm and turned it into a supply-chain analyst role by systematically learning SQL and Python on the side, then volunteering for projects. Luna pushes back with a real concern: what if you're in a toxic culture where there's no room to grow? They discuss when to invest in building capital and when to cut your losses. No vague advice — just a practical lens for making your first job work for your long-term goals. Recorded June 11, 2026. #FirstJob #CareerCapital #CalNewport #SkillBuilding #CareerGrowth #EntryLevel #NewGrad #SQL #Python #SupplyChain #ToxicWorkplace #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyCareer #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • How to Build a Career From Your First Side Project

    How to Build a Career From Your First Side Project
    Jun 10 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore how side projects — not just internships or formal jobs — can launch a career. They break down the story of a new grad who turned a small open-source tool into a full-time role at a major tech company, and walk through the specific steps to make a side project portfolio-ready: choosing the right problem, documenting the process, and leveraging it in interviews. They also discuss when a side project signals more than a traditional credential, and how to frame it without overclaiming. A practical episode for anyone who feels their resume lacks experience but has built something real. #SideProjects #CareerLaunch #EntryLevel #NewGrad #PortfolioBuilding #OpenSource #TechCareers #SkillsOverCredentials #JobSearch #InterviewTips #ShowYourWork #BuildYourBrand #CareerAdvice #FirstJob #TheFirstJobPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How to Pick Your First Job Based on Learning Potential

    How to Pick Your First Job Based on Learning Potential
    Jun 10 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna discuss a framework for choosing your first job based on learning potential rather than salary or title. They break down the 'learning curve ratio' — a simple way to evaluate how much a role will teach you in the first year. Using the example of a marketing coordinator role at a mid-size B2B SaaS company versus a higher-paying but repetitive client services job, they show how to compare options objectively. Lucas shares research from LinkedIn's 2025 Workforce Learning Report showing that employees who prioritize learning in their first job earn 18% more by year five. Luna pushes back on the idea that all low-paying jobs offer great learning, and they discuss how to spot a role with real growth versus one that just sounds good. The episode ends with a practical checklist listeners can use to score any job offer. #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #LearningPotential #JobSearch #EntryLevel #NewGrad #CareerGrowth #SkillBuilding #JobOffer #MarketingCoordinator #B2BSaaS #LinkedInData #WorkforceLearning #SalaryVsLearning #CareerFramework #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How to Make a Good First Impression on Day One

    How to Make a Good First Impression on Day One
    Jun 9 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down exactly what it takes to make a strong first impression on your first day of a new job. They discuss the specific actions that hiring managers and team leads notice, from arriving prepared with questions to reading the room's communication culture. Lucas shares a story about a new hire who impressed him by asking about the team's preferred feedback style in the first week, while Luna talks about the power of small gestures like sending a follow-up note after orientation. They also cover common pitfalls like oversharing personal information or trying too hard to prove yourself. For new grads and career changers alike, this episode offers practical, low-stakes moves that set the tone for a successful start. The hosts wrap with a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free and independent. #FirstJob #NewGrad #DayOne #FirstImpression #CareerAdvice #Onboarding #Professionalism #WorkplaceEtiquette #SoftSkills #CareerPodcast #JobSearch #EntryLevel #StartingYourCareer #FexingoBusiness #Careers #BusinessPodcast #JobAdvice #LucasAndLuna Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How to Set Career Goals in Your First Job

    How to Set Career Goals in Your First Job
    Jun 9 2026
    In Episode 40 of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a crucial skill that most new grads overlook: setting career goals in your first job. They break down the difference between performance goals (what your manager cares about) and development goals (what you should care about), using the example of a first-year analyst at a mid-size consulting firm who mapped out a 12-month plan using OKRs. Lucas shares a practical framework for writing goals that are specific, measurable, and aligned with your long-term trajectory — without waiting for your annual review. Luna pushes back on the idea that goals need to be formal and argues for the power of small weekly experiments. They also discuss how to get feedback from your manager without sounding needy, and how to adjust goals when the job changes. If you want to accelerate your growth in year one, this episode gives you a repeatable process. #CareerGoals #FirstJob #GoalSetting #OKRs #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewGrad #EntryLevel #EmployeeFeedback #ManagerRelationship #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #WorkplaceSkills #JobSatisfaction #SelfAssessment #CareerPlanning #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How to Make Your First Job Resume Stand Out with Zero Experience

    How to Make Your First Job Resume Stand Out with Zero Experience
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the classic catch-22 of entry-level job hunting: every job requires experience, but you can't get experience without a job. They focus on one specific, actionable strategy — reframing your 'non-professional' experience into professional skills on your resume. Lucas breaks down a concrete example: how a part-time campus bookstore job can demonstrate inventory management, customer relationship building, and data entry accuracy. Luna pushes back on the 'skills section' myth and shares a surprising stat from the National Association of Colleges and Employers: 91% of employers want candidates who have demonstrated critical thinking, but only 39% of entry-level resumes actually provide evidence of it. Together, they walk through a simple three-step framework for translating any part-time job, volunteer role, or class project into bullet points that hiring managers actually read. By the end, listeners will have a specific template they can use to rewrite their resume tonight — no internship required. #Resume #EntryLevel #NoExperience #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #InterviewTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #SkillsTranslation #HiringManager #ResumeTips #CareerCoach #JobHunt #NewGrads #CollegeToCareer #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins