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. 1d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Handle Criticism

    Episode 130 of The First Job Podcast explores how your first job is a crash course in receiving and processing criticism. Lucas and Luna break down the difference between constructive and destructive feedback, how to separate the signal from the noise, and why the sting of critique is actually a sign of growth. They discuss the 'feedback sandwich' trap, the importance of asking clarifying questions, and how to build a habit of turning criticism into action. With real-world examples and practical advice, this episode helps new grads and entry-level professionals navigate one of the most uncomfortable—but essential—skills of early career success. #FirstJob #Criticism #Feedback #CareerAdvice #NewGrad #EntryLevel #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkplaceSkills #ConstructiveFeedback #DestructiveFeedback #GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast #LucasAndLuna #JobAdvice #CareerTips Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Handle Criticism

  2. 1d ago

    How to Use a Career Lattice Not a Ladder

    Lucas and Luna rethink the classic career ladder metaphor. They explore how a 'career lattice' — moving sideways, diagonally, or even backward — can actually accelerate growth, drawing on Sheryl Sandberg's early career moves and a real example from a new grad who took a pay cut for a skill-building role at a startup. The hosts discuss when a lateral move beats a promotion, how to spot lattice opportunities in your first job, and why the ladder mindset might be holding you back. If you've ever felt stuck because you weren't moving up fast enough, this episode offers a concrete framework for thinking about progress differently. #CareerLattice #CareerLadder #FirstJob #NewGrad #CareerGrowth #LateralMove #SkillBuilding #SherylSandberg #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #JobStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast #CareerPlanning #WorkMoves Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How to Use a Career Lattice Not a Ladder

  3. 1d ago

    How to Handle Imposter Syndrome in Your First Job

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle imposter syndrome — the feeling that you don't belong or will be 'found out' at work. They discuss specific strategies like reframing negative thoughts, tracking your wins, and asking for feedback early. Luna shares a personal story from her own first week on the job, and Lucas explains why confidence often lags behind competence. If you've ever felt like a fraud at work, this episode offers practical advice to quiet that inner critic and build genuine self-assurance. #ImposterSyndrome #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #NewGrad #ConfidenceAtWork #SelfDoubt #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceWellness #EntryLevel #ProfessionalDevelopment #LucasAndLuna #TheFirstJobPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Podcast #MentalHealthAtWork #StartingYourCareer Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How to Handle Imposter Syndrome in Your First Job

  4. 2d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Delegate Upward

    Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive skill for new grads: delegating to your boss. Using the story of a junior analyst at a mid-size consulting firm who successfully pushed a task back to her managing director—backed by data and a clear rationale—they break down the three-step framework for upward delegation: diagnose, package, and propose. They discuss why many entry-level employees feel they can't say no to a senior person, the difference between dumping a task and delegating it, and how to frame the conversation so your boss sees it as you protecting their time, not avoiding work. Specific examples include how to estimate the time cost of a task, how to offer alternative solutions, and a script for the actual conversation. The episode also touches on the psychological safety required to delegate upward and how to build that trust from day one. By the end, listeners will understand why learning to delegate upward early can accelerate their career more than just being a 'yes' person. #Delegation #UpwardDelegation #FirstJob #NewGrad #CareerAdvice #ManagingUp #EntryLevel #WorkplaceSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #Communication #Leadership #Consulting #JuniorAnalyst #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheFirstJobPodcast #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Delegate Upward

  5. 3d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Read a P&L Statement

    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down why understanding a profit-and-loss statement is the single most underrated skill for new grads. They walk through the story of a junior analyst at a midsize consumer goods company who spotted a margin problem in her first month by reading the P&L — and how that move fast-tracked her career. Lucas explains why most entry-level employees ignore financial statements, why that's a mistake, and three specific line items every new hire should look for. Luna pushes back on the idea that finance literacy is only for finance roles, citing a 2025 LinkedIn study showing that 68 percent of promotions to manager level cite 'business acumen' as a key factor. They discuss practical ways to get comfortable with a P&L without an accounting background, including simple questions to ask your manager. No jargon, no math anxiety — just a concrete skill that separates people who 'do their job' from people who understand the business. #FirstJob #Careers #BusinessAcumen #P&L #FinancialLiteracy #NewGrads #EntryLevel #CareerAdvice #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ProfitAndLoss #AccountingBasics #MidsizeCompany #PromotionSkills #JobSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateFinance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Read a P&L Statement

  6. 3d ago

    How Your First Job Builds Your Negotiation Skills

    Episode 125 of The First Job Podcast with Fexingo explores how your first job is the perfect training ground for learning to negotiate—without the high stakes of a later career. Lucas and Luna break down a real example: a new grad at a mid-sized marketing agency who negotiated a 5% salary bump and a professional development budget by using data from sites like Levels.fyi and Glassdoor. They discuss the psychology of asking, the importance of anchoring high, and how to frame requests as a win-win. Plus, Luna shares a personal story about negotiating a flexible schedule in her first role. This episode covers specific phrases to use, what to do if your boss says 'no', and why practicing small negotiations now builds confidence for bigger ones later. Listeners will walk away with a concrete negotiation script and the tools to start practicing immediately. #Negotiation #FirstJob #NewGrad #CareerAdvice #SalaryNegotiation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Levels.fyi #Glassdoor #CareerSkills #EntryLevel #JobOffer #WorkplaceTips #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #LucasAndLuna #NegotiationTips #CareerGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Builds Your Negotiation Skills

  7. 4d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Read a Room

    Episode 124 of The First Job Podcast with Fexingo: How Your First Job Teaches You to Read a Room. Lucas and Luna unpack the skill of situational awareness in the workplace — picking up on unspoken cues, team dynamics, and decision-making rhythms. They use the specific case of a junior analyst at a Chicago consulting firm who learned to read the room by noticing who spoke first in meetings, who got interrupted, and who held the real decision-making power. Lucas shares a 2019 study from Harvard Business School showing that 68% of new hires who failed in their first year did so because of poor interpersonal fit, not technical incompetence — and argues that reading the room is the hidden driver of that fit. Luna pushes back on whether this skill can be taught or is just intuition, and they land on practical tactics: observing meeting start patterns, tracking who references past projects, and using one-on-ones to map influence. No hot takes — just specific, actionable advice for anyone starting out. #ReadingTheRoom #SituationalAwareness #OfficePolitics #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #NewGrads #EntryLevel #WorkplaceDynamics #UnwrittenRules #HarvardBusinessSchool #InterpersonalFit #MeetingEtiquette #InfluenceMapping #CommunicationSkills #Careers #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Read a Room

  8. 4d ago

    How Your First Job Teaches You to Run a Meeting

    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how your first job can teach you the surprisingly rare skill of running an effective meeting. They break down the anatomy of a thirty-minute stand-up at a fast-growing startup, contrast it with a typical one-hour check-in that could have been an email, and share concrete techniques like setting a one-sentence purpose, using a living document, and enforcing a decision-or-output rule. They also discuss how to handle senior stakeholders who dominate the conversation and how to end a meeting with clear next steps. Drawing on real examples from marketing agencies and product teams, the hosts explain why meeting leadership is a career accelerant that most new grads overlook. The episode includes a brief, low-key mention of listener support via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #Careers #FirstJob #MeetingSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewGrad #EntryLevel #Communication #Leadership #Productivity #Workplace #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #SoftSkills #MeetingCulture #Efficiency #TimeManagement 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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