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

  1. 16h ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Ask Better Questions

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a skill that often gets overlooked in career advice: asking better questions. They dive into why new grads tend to focus on having the right answers, and how shifting to inquiry can accelerate learning, build credibility, and uncover opportunities. Using real-world examples, including a junior analyst who got noticed by asking a simple clarifying question about a report, they discuss the art of the strategic question—how to prepare, when to ask, and how to frame questions that show you're engaged without seeming naive. They also touch on the importance of asking 'why' to understand context, and the power of questions in networking, feedback, and salary negotiations. Tune in to learn practical techniques for asking questions that can transform your first job experience and set you apart from your peers. #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #NewGrad #AskingQuestions #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerSkills #WorkplaceLearning #Curiosity #CommunicationSkills #Networking #SalaryNegotiation #Feedback #JuniorEmployees #CareerGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Ask Better Questions

  2. 1d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Prioritize Your Own Time

    In Episode 161 of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a skill your first job forces you to learn the hard way: protecting your time. They break down the transition from the always-available mindset of college to the reality of a workday where every interruption pulls you off your actual tasks. Using the example of a junior analyst who learned to batch her deep work around her team's meeting-free window, they discuss practical tactics like time-blocking, setting 'focus hours,' and the art of politely declining a low-stakes request without burning bridges. Lucas shares a story about a mentor who taught him to ask 'What's the cost of doing this now?' before saying yes to anything, and Luna admits how hard it was to stop treating every Slack message as urgent. They also touch on how your first performance review often rewards output, not availability, and why learning to say 'I'm in the middle of something — can I get back to you in an hour?' is a superpower. A short, sincere note about listener support lands near the end, then they wrap with a question every new grad should ask themselves: 'What's actually mine to do today?' #TimeManagement #FirstJob #NewGrad #Careers #Productivity #DeepWork #WorkLifeBalance #Boundaries #Prioritization #JuniorEmployee #OfficeLife #Mentorship #PerformanceReview #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EntryLevel #CareerGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Prioritize Your Own Time

  3. 2d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Bounce Back from a Mistake

    Everyone botches something in their first job. Lucas and Luna unpack a real story: a junior analyst at a major bank accidentally sends a client email with the wrong attachment — and how the recovery, not the mistake, defined their career. They break down the three-phase script for owning an error, why most new grads over-apologize, and when to tell your manager before they find out. Along the way they touch on the psychology of shame in the workplace, the difference between a mistake and a pattern, and why the best managers actually want to see how you handle the mess. If you're starting your career and terrified of slipping up, this episode gives you a concrete framework for turning a bad moment into a reputation-building one. Includes a light ask about supporting the show over a coffee. #FirstJobMistakes #CareerResilience #OwningYourErrors #NewGradTips #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplacePsychology #MistakeRecovery #CareerAdvice #JobSkills #Gr #GrowthMindset #LeadershipLessons #BankingCareer #EntryLevel #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Bounce Back from a Mistake

  4. 3d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build Resilience

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how your first job can teach you to build resilience — not just by toughing it out, but by developing practical strategies to bounce back from setbacks. They dive into the concept of 'career resilience' and share specific tactics like the '10-minute rule' for handling rejection, the importance of building a 'failure file,' and how to reframe criticism as data. Using a real example of a new grad who faced a major project failure and turned it into a learning opportunity, they break down the psychological and practical steps to recover and grow. Tune in to learn how to turn early-career bumps into stepping stones for long-term success. #Resilience #CareerAdvice #FirstJob #NewGrad #BouncingBack #FailureIsLearning #CareerGrowth #Mindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #EntryLevel #WorkplaceSkills #CareerResilience #LearningFromFailure #JobChallenges #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build Resilience

  5. 4d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build a Personal Brand

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how your first job is the perfect testing ground for building a personal brand—not the polished LinkedIn version, but the real one that grows from everyday choices. They break down a concrete example: a junior analyst who earned a reputation as 'the person who catches the edge cases' by consistently volunteering for the ugliest spreadsheet in the room. Lucas explains why consistency beats flashiness, how small visible wins compound into a professional identity, and why your personal brand at work is less about self-promotion and more about being reliably useful. Luna challenges the idea that personal branding is only for extroverts, offering a quieter path for introverts: becoming the note-taker who never misses a follow-up. They discuss the risks of over-branding too early, the power of a single specific strength, and how to let your brand evolve as you learn. If you're starting your career and wondering how to stand out without being obnoxious, this episode gives you a practical framework for letting your work speak before you do. #PersonalBrand #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #NewGrad #ProfessionalDevelopment #Reputation #WorkplaceIdentity #IntrovertTips #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #OfficeLife #YoungProfessional #CareerStart #Business #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build a Personal Brand

  6. 5d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build a Professional Network

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how your first job is the perfect training ground for building a professional network. They share practical advice like using your early days to schedule informational interviews, keeping your LinkedIn updated, and following up after meetings. They also discuss the importance of being a connector, not just a collector, and how to maintain those connections over time. With stories about the 'career best friend' concept and the power of small gestures, this episode is packed with actionable tips for new grads. Whether you're just starting out or already in your first role, you'll learn how to turn everyday interactions into lasting professional relationships. Tune in to hear why your first job's network is your most valuable takeaway. #Networking #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #NewGrad #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #EntryLevel #Mentorship #LinkedIn #InformationalInterviews #CareerBestFriend #Connector #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #WorkplaceSuccess #NetworkingTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Build a Professional Network

  7. 6d ago

    What Your First Job Teaches You About Receiving Feedback

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the underrated skill of receiving feedback—something every new grad faces but few are taught. They break down the emotional hurdles, the difference between defensive listening and productive absorption, and practical tactics like the 'pause and repeat back' method. Using a real-world example of a junior analyst at a consulting firm, they discuss how to separate the message from the messenger, when to push back respectfully, and how to turn criticism into a growth loop. Lucas shares a personal story about a brutal first performance review that changed his approach, and Luna offers a framework for tracking feedback over time. Tune in for a grounded, actionable conversation that will help you turn awkward feedback moments into career accelerators. #ReceivingFeedback #FirstJobLessons #CareerGrowth #NewGradAdvice #FeedbackSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConstructiveCriticism #PerformanceReview #WorkplaceCommunication #GrowthMindset #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #Mentorship #SelfImprovement #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    What Your First Job Teaches You About Receiving Feedback

  8. Aug 15

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Think on Your Feet

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how your first job is a crash course in thinking on your feet. They dive into the concept of 'thinking on your feet' — that split-second blend of quick analysis, judgment, and poise that separates pros from amateurs. Using the example of a new grad handling an unexpected client question in a meeting, they break down the anatomy of a great on-the-spot response: active listening, asking a clarifying question, and buying time without looking flustered. Lucas shares a memorable story from his own first job when his manager asked him a question he didn't have an answer to, and how he learned to say, 'I don't know, but I can find out.' They discuss why this skill is rarely taught in school but is critical for early-career success, and how you can build it through practice — like joining improv or simply taking a beat before answering. By the end, listeners will have a practical framework for staying composed in unexpected moments. If you're starting your first job and want to feel more confident in meetings and conversations, this episode gives you the tools to think fast and sound smart. #FirstJob #ThinkingOnYourFeet #CareerSkills #NewGrad #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #Improv #WorkplaceSuccess #EntryLevel #CareerAdvice #QuickThinking #MeetingSkills #ActiveListening #ProfessionalGrowth #FirstImpressions #Career #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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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

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