The First Gen Coach: Career Development for Latinas and First Gen Professionals

64. Part 2: Getting a Job When you Don't Know Where to Start⁠


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This episode follows Getting a Job When You Don't Know Where to Start: Part 1! If you haven't listened to it, definitely check it out. You'll learn how to figure out what you're good at and what jobs pay you to do it.


Part 2 is all about narrowing down your list of potential jobs to the one specific job title you're going to start applying to. This will require you to talk to people who are currently in those jobs.

 Ideally, you will be talking to 3-5 people whose work title is the same you are exploring. That means you’re talking to 9-15 people total!


And yes, talking to people can feel scary at first, but I promise it gets easier. Most people (especially those who agree to chat with you) are more than happy to talk about their job.


Here are some questions you can ask during your coffee chats:

  • What are the key skills that someone in this job title would need?
  • What is the career trajectory for this role like? What would be the best place for someone who is pivoting careers to start?
  • What are your favorite parts of this job?
  • What are the most challenging parts of this role?
  • What’s the pay like for someone in this job? Are there bonuses or stock options in this position, company, or industry?
  • What advice do you have for someone like me who is interested in transitioning into this role?
  • If this feels like a lot of questions, remember that it’s called an informational interview for a reason.
    After your conversations, always, always, ALWAYS send a follow up thank you message!
    Stay tuned for part 3!

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    63. Part 1: Getting a Job When you Don't Know Where to Start

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