Building Your Career Blueprint

Career Blueprint Co
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Most graduates earn a degree. Far fewer graduate with a career strategy. Building Your Career Blueprint is a weekly show about closing that gap. Hosted by Chris Dotson and Tom Borg, co-founders of Career Blueprint Co., each episode breaks down what's really happening in the job market, what employers actually want, and the mindset, skills, and habits that get you hired and keep you advancing. Practical, direct, and built for students, recent graduates, and the parents and educators who support them. New episodes every week. Take the free career readiness assessment at careerblueprintco.com.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    The Mindset That Gets New Grads Hired | Stumbling Blocks & Stepping Stones

    You updated your resume. You polished your LinkedIn profile. Then you closed the tab without ever clicking "Submit." That moment is what this episode is about. In Episode 2 of Building Your Career Blueprint, Chris Dotson and Tom Borg explore the part of the job search that almost nobody teaches: your mindset. You can have a great resume, customize every application, and still struggle to move forward if fear, self-doubt, or procrastination are holding you back. In this conversation, they introduce the Stumbling Blocks & Stepping Stones framework, a practical way to identify the beliefs that keep you stuck and the strengths that help you move forward with confidence. Because before strategy comes mindset, and before success comes the decision to take the first step. In this episode, you'll learn: • The six stumbling blocks that commonly hold new graduates back. • The six stepping stones that build confidence and momentum. • Why confidence is created through action, not before it. • A simple three question exercise to help you move forward, even if you don't feel ready. The key takeaway: Start before you're ready, and let readiness catch up. If you're a student, recent graduate, or early career professional looking to launch your career with confidence, this episode is for you. Follow Building Your Career Blueprint so you don't miss the next episode, where Chris and Tom dive into the proactive job search and reveal how to access the hidden job market, where many opportunities are filled before they're ever posted. Your career, by design.

  2. Jul 15

    Why New Grads Aren't Getting Hired: Understanding the Career Launch Gap

    Most students graduate with a degree. Far fewer graduate with a career strategy. In the premiere episode of Building Your Career Blueprint, Chris Dotson and Tom Borg introduce the concept of the Career Launch Gap - the disconnect between what students learn in college and what employers expect when hiring early-career talent. Drawing from decades of experience in leadership development, business consulting, and higher education, Chris and Tom explore why so many graduates struggle to land meaningful work, what employers are really looking for, and why career readiness extends far beyond a resume or GPA. You'll learn: Why employers say many graduates aren't workforce-ready The professional skills that colleges often don't teach How confidence, communication, networking, and self-leadership influence career success Practical steps students, parents, and universities can take to better prepare for today's job market Whether you're a student, recent graduate, parent, educator, or employer, this episode offers practical insights to help launch a meaningful career with confidence and clarity. Take the FREE Career Readiness Assessment here: https://form.jotform.com/261732272366054

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Most graduates earn a degree. Far fewer graduate with a career strategy. Building Your Career Blueprint is a weekly show about closing that gap. Hosted by Chris Dotson and Tom Borg, co-founders of Career Blueprint Co., each episode breaks down what's really happening in the job market, what employers actually want, and the mindset, skills, and habits that get you hired and keep you advancing. Practical, direct, and built for students, recent graduates, and the parents and educators who support them. New episodes every week. Take the free career readiness assessment at careerblueprintco.com.

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