In this episode of the Next Step podcast, the host offers an in-depth guide on creating effective resumes. Emphasizing the importance of tailored resumes for different industries, the host suggests consulting career centers, advisors, and professors. Key sections to include are education, work experience, technology proficiencies, and any leadership or extracurricular activities. Specific formatting guidelines and best practices for each section are provided. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next topic: cover letters, references, and professional portfolios.

In this episode we discuss managing multiple job applications emphasizing the importance of staying organized by using a dedicated folder in the cloud and detailed application tracker. The host also discusses the role of Applicant Tracking Systems and AI, advising job seekers to adapt their materials and remain authentic. Application Tracker

Episode one focuses addressing recent college graduate mixed emotions and decision fatigue as they transition from academia to the workforce. It emphasizes the importance of networking, leveraging connections, and identifying personal priorities—whether focusing on preferred job roles or geographic locations.

In 1999, after graduating with a bachelor's degree, the speaker recounts an experience that made her realize just how unprepared for adulting she was. This led to struggles throughout their twenties and thirties before gaining clarity in their forties. The experience inspired the creation of the 'Adulting for Real' podcast, aimed at teaching essential life skills, from health insurance to job offer negotiation, to aid young adults in their transition to adulthood.