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# [Our Top Career Advice for Gen Z First Jobbers! A Comforting Recount for Millennials \[W&S 125\]](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/ws-125)

 Written by [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) | Jun 16, 2025 1:45:06 AM

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Ever wish you could time-travel and give your past self career advice? Join Reggie, Dawn, Adrian, and Anthony in this raw, unfiltered episode as they revisit their chaotic first-job journeys—complete with cringe-worthy interviews, unexpected red flags, and hard-won wisdom. You’ll hear:

- Adrian (Professional CMO,  Author of 'No More Bosses', and self-proclaimed "renter") on why his dream job title turned out to be a shocking bait-and-switch.
- Anthony (Retail Investor and fellow "professional renter") sharing how a traumatic first job became his ultimate career catalyst.
- Tactics to dodge employer red flags, ace interviews, and turn internships into job offers—even when the odds stack against you.
- Why networking isn’t optional (and how to do it without being "that" intern).

Real talk from Gen X to Gen Z: "Your first job isn’t permanent—it’s slavery with an exit button." "If the company’s desperate to hire you? Run." Perfect for you if:

- You’re hunting for your first job (or still traumatized by it).
- You’ve ever wondered, "How did they even get hired?!"
- You crave advice that’s 0% sugar, 100% real.

Tune in now for stories that’ll make you laugh, gasp, and rethink everything you know about "starting out."

**What We Discuss:**

- [05:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE&t=320s) How did you stand out with your qualifications?
- [14:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE&t=841s) How can you show confidence without overdoing it?
- [27:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE&t=1679s) Is it necessary to do more than one internship to get a good job?
- [33:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE&t=2037s) How fair is it that fresh graduates need 3+ years experience for junior roles?
- [39:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE&t=2361s) What should you do to maximize your internship experience?

**Episode Resources:**

- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BuRNoeTy0qCptcI8lA9u1?si=UpnPvv7XQyurnPglg7WXUQ)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opPkZl2dpBE)
- [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-advice-for-your-younger-self-w-s-125-ft-tfc/id1487004505?i=1000712999806)

New episodes every [Monday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/wise-and-shine) 

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