Unlocking Success: Winning Strategies for Fresh Graduates to Secure Their First Full Time Job

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan with a Plan, Max Speaks with Carly McLeod, career coach helping new grads launch fulfilling careers by landing non-technical roles.

During this conversation Carly discusses her journey of harmonizing her 9-5 and coaching side hustle, how new grads can find fulfilling careers, and skills you should learn to succeed in finding the career you want.

QUOTES FROM CARLY

“A lot of information is coming your way, how can you decipher from what's right and what's not right? A good way to know that you are following the right advice is look to people who are making content or speaking to those experiences who are already in the space that you want to be in.”
“You can follow what makes you excited to get up in the morning, and also understanding that what works for another person might not always work for you.”
“Leadership's really important because when you get into that role, a manager wants someone who can take it on, make it their own after the initial training process, doesn't need a ton of hand holding and can bring in new, innovative ideas, speak their mind, and be a reliable and accountable person who can take a project or task from start to finish.”

 

TIMESTAMPS

[02:43] Building something outside the 9-5
[05:26] Challenges facing new grads
[09:43] Figuring out what advice to follow
[13:03] Effective ways of researching companies
[14:31] Key skills needed to increase your chances of getting employed
[21:20] Learn to stand out in the market
[26:31] Tips on performing well in your interviews
[30:54] Staying upbeat in the face of rejections
[33:20] Carly’s personal job search lessons
[38:12] Encouraging words for new grads
[39:51] Carly’s biggest challenge

 

RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS

Carly Mcleod on Social Media:LinkedIn

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