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  • How to Use Your First Job to Build a Mentor Network

    How to Use Your First Job to Build a Mentor Network
    Jul 1 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the art of finding and cultivating mentors early in your career, using the concrete example of a first-year analyst at JPMorgan who built a mentor network across three different divisions within six months. They discuss the difference between formal mentorship programs and organic mentor relationships, how to approach senior colleagues without feeling awkward, and why multiple mentors often beat a single 'guru.' Lucas shares a specific framework: the 5-person mentor map for your first job. Luna pushes back on common fears about bothering busy people. A practical, non-nonsense guide to getting the guidance you need when you're just starting out. #Mentorship #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #Networking #EarlyCareer #ProfessionalGrowth #MentorNetwork #JPMorgan #CorporateCareers #CareerDevelopment #NewGrads #EntryLevel #WorkplaceAdvice #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How to Use Your First Job to Build a Network Outside Your Team

    How to Use Your First Job to Build a Network Outside Your Team
    Jun 30 2026
    In Episode 83 of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most overlooked career levers for new grads: building a network beyond your immediate team. Lucas shares a specific tactic he calls the 'cross-functional coffee chat' — scheduling fifteen-minute conversations with people in adjacent departments like sales, product, or HR — and explains how these low-stakes meetings can unlock mentorship, visibility, and even job leads down the line. Luna pushes back on the awkwardness factor, and they land on a concrete script for reaching out without feeling like a bother. They also discuss why networking across silos is more valuable than networking up in your first six months. The episode closes with a reflection on how the best career opportunities often come from a conversation you almost didn't have. A brief listener-support segment at the 75% mark reminds listeners that small contributions help keep the show ad-free. #FirstJobPodcast #EntryLevelNetworking #CareerAdvice #NewGradTips #LucasAndLuna #CrossFunctional #OfficeNetworking #Mentorship #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #ProfessionalNetwork #WorkplaceWisdom #NetworkingStrategy #YoungProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #PodcastAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How to Ask for a Raise in Your First Job

    How to Ask for a Raise in Your First Job
    Jun 30 2026
    Lucas and Luna tackle one of the most intimidating conversations for new grads: asking for a raise at your first job. They break down a real case—a marketing coordinator who successfully negotiated a 12% increase after nine months—and walk through the specific prep work, timing, and framing that made it work. Lucas shares a simple but powerful formula for building your case using market data and your own performance metrics, while Luna pushes back on common fears like 'I haven't been here long enough' or 'what if they say no.' They also discuss how to handle the actual conversation, what to do if the answer is 'not yet,' and why the ask itself can build career momentum even when the money doesn't come immediately. If you've ever wondered whether it's too soon or too awkward to ask for more, this episode gives you a concrete playbook. #FirstJob #SalaryNegotiation #CareerAdvice #NewGrad #WorkplaceSkills #AskForARaise #EntryLevel #Compensation #CareerGrowth #PersonalFinance #JobTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #Negotiation #MarketingCoordinator #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Careers #JobSearch Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 min
  • How to Read a Job Offer Like a Recruiter

    How to Read a Job Offer Like a Recruiter
    Jun 29 2026
    Most new grads scan a job offer for the salary and start date. In Episode 81 of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down the nine clauses a recruiter actually pays attention to — and how missing one could cost you thousands. Using real examples from a 2026 entry-level consulting offer, they walk through signing bonus language, restrictive covenants, non-compete windows, and the 'at-will' fine print that most first-job seekers skip. Luna shares a story about a friend who misread a relocation clawback and ended up owing $8,000. Lucas explains why the job title line matters more for your next job than your current one, and why the benefits summary is where companies hide the real value difference. This episode does not tell you to negotiate everything. It tells you what is worth fighting for and what is standard boilerplate. If you are starting your first job this summer, listen before you sign. #JobOffers #EntryLevelRoles #NewGrads #FirstJob #RecruiterPerspective #Compensation #Negotiation #EmploymentContract #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #WorkplaceTips #SigningBonus #NonCompete #Relocation #Benefits #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    12 min
  • How to Use Your First Job to Build a Career Portfolio

    How to Use Your First Job to Build a Career Portfolio
    Jun 29 2026
    Your first job is more than a paycheck — it's the raw material for a career portfolio that can unlock your next opportunity. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how to systematically collect evidence of your impact, skills, and growth from day one. They break down the concept of a career portfolio (think: a living document, not a dusty folder), share a practical framework for capturing achievements without the cringe, and walk through a real example from a first-year analyst at a midsize bank who turned routine work into a compelling narrative. You'll learn why waiting until you're job hunting is a mistake, how to separate signal from noise in your daily tasks, and what hiring managers actually look for when they review a portfolio. Whether you're three months or three years into your first role, this episode gives you a system for turning your work into currency. #CareerPortfolio #FirstJob #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #JobSearch #EntryLevel #NewGrads #SkillBuilding #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStrategy #PersonalBrand #JobHunting #ResumeTips #InterviewPrep #CareerPlanning #CareerPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 min
  • How to Use Your First Job to Build a Side Career

    How to Use Your First Job to Build a Side Career
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a growing career trend: using your first job as a launchpad for a side career, not just a side hustle. They break down the difference between earning extra cash and building a parallel professional identity, using the story of a 2022 new grad named Jordan who leveraged her entry-level marketing role at a regional bank to develop data analytics skills, which she then used to start a freelance dashboard consulting practice on the side. By year three, Jordan's side career earned more than her day job, but she kept both for professional optionality. The hosts discuss how to identify transferable skills, set boundaries with your employer, and avoid the burnout trap. They also touch on when to disclose a side career in performance reviews and how to decide if it's time to make the leap full-time. Practical advice for new grads who want to build multiple income streams without jeopardizing their primary job. #SideCareer #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #SideHustle #NewGrad #EntryLevel #CareerOptionality #Freelance #DataAnalytics #SkillBuilding #Burnout #IncomeStreams #ProfessionalGrowth #CorporateLife #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 min
  • How to Use Your First Job to Develop Transferable Skills

    How to Use Your First Job to Develop Transferable Skills
    Jun 28 2026
    In episode 78 of The First Job Podcast, hosts Lucas and Luna explore how new graduates can identify and develop transferable skills in their first job. Using the example of a recent marketing assistant at a regional retailer who leveraged data analysis and project management skills to pivot into a tech operations role, they break down a practical framework for recognizing which daily tasks build lasting career currency. Lucas shares a specific three-step method: audit your weekly tasks for high-leverage activities, document outcomes in a skills portfolio, and connect each skill to a target industry. Luna brings in data from a LinkedIn study showing that 45% of skills in job postings overlap across industries, debunking the myth that changing careers means starting from scratch. They also discuss how to frame skills like communication, stakeholder management, and tool proficiency on a resume without generic buzzwords. If today's episode helps you think strategically about your career trajectory, consider supporting the show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #TransferableSkills #FirstJob #CareerPivot #SkillBuilding #NewGrads #EntryLevel #CareerGrowth #JobSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerStrategy #ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 min
  • How to Use Your First Job to Learn What You Don't Want

    How to Use Your First Job to Learn What You Don't Want
    Jun 27 2026
    Episode 77 of The First Job Podcast. Most career advice focuses on what to pursue. But Lucas and Luna argue that one of the most valuable things your first job can teach you is what you actively dislike. Lucas shares a specific framework called 'the anti-career list' — a technique where you track tasks, environments, and manager behaviors that drain you, then use that data to rule out future roles. He cites a 2023 LinkedIn survey where 62% of new grads said they took a job that sounded good on paper but made them unhappy within six months, partly because they didn't know their own dislikes. Luna pushes back on whether 'quitting fast' is too privileged a take, and they discuss the difference between discomfort that teaches you and misery that just burns you out. They also cover how to have honest conversations with your manager about role fit without sounding entitled. Practical, unsentimental advice for anyone in their first year of work. #FirstJob #CareerAdvice #NewGrad #AntiCareerList #JobFit #WorkHappiness #EntryLevel #CareerDiscovery #ManagerRelationships #BurnoutPrevention #LinkedInSurvey #JobSatisfaction #RoleFit #Quitting #ProfessionalGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 min