This is the advice you need to hear before your first job! 💼
I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at ⁠Big Brand Ventures⁠.

In this episode, I’m answering the most common questions young adults have about entering the working world.

These are the first 5 questions:

• 1. How do I write a strong resume if I don’t have much experience?

• 2. How do I network if I don’t know anyone in the industry?

• 3. How can I stand out in a competitive job market?

• 4. What do employers look for in recent graduates?

• 5. What’s the best way to answer “What’s your biggest weakness?" in a job interview?
  

  This is Part 1 of 2... Stay tuned for more workforce FAQs in the next episode!

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Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode :)

This is the compilation of advice I wish I knew before entering the workforce! 💼

I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at Big Brand Ventures.

In this episode, I guide you on how to enter the workforce with confidence.

Remember these 5 pieces of advice:

1. Build Your Network

2. Find Your Ideal Career

3. Reflect on Your Surroundings

4. Be Open to Change

5. Curiosity (the most important one!)

Whether you're in high school, a college student, or just re-evaluating your path, these are the next steps before starting a career in the professional world.

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Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode :)

How do we navigate paying for college and the potential life-long debt?

In this episode, I'm so grateful to have Heather Schultz joining the Decision Day community. She explains these confusing terms to us, and offers advice to help us approach Student Loans in a cost-effective way.

Heather is a financial advisor who focuses on empowering women & entrepreneurs to build wealth with confidence & clarity!

With her help, we're going to clear the stressors associated with financial aid. 🧘‍♀️

Learn More: https://www.allianceadvisorygroup.com/

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Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Since entering the workforce right after high school, I've been told to be more "aggressive" in the workplace...

Not loud or pushy, but intentional. In other words, to make yourself known, which can be really uncomfortable! Especially because we're young and inexperienced.

During a recent work trip to Tampa, that advice finally clicked. "Be aggressive. Ask for what you want."

In this episode, I shared how one ask got the Decision Day logo on the Jumbotron at an NFL stadium! As well as how impactful confidence, assertiveness and persistence can be.

As you enter the working world, keep this mindset in mind... 🌟

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Learn more about where I work: ⁠https://bigbrandventures.com/

Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

p.s. Welcome to Season 3 of Decision Day! This season will focus mostly on entering the working world with confidence. Also, did you catch the new intro and music?! 🤭 DM me "music" if you did 😉

You might already have a profile on LinkedIn, but if it's not established... you're really missing out!

Here's how to build out your LinkedIn profile and gain credibility, especially as a young adult entering the workforce.

Connect with me on LinkedIn!🤝: @leahleverich

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Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

What does it mean for a country to be in debt, and how does it affect young adults starting their careers?

Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to [email protected] or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

If you want to enter the world of filmmaking (especially if documentaries and TV shows interest you) our guest for this episode is going to tell us how!

🎥 Check out Vela Visuals: https://velavisuals.com/our-work

Message me on social media with your thoughts and requests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

As a young adult entering the world of personal finances, I'm assuming you've heard of Bitcoin before...

What even is "a bitcoin" and how does it impact us as beginner investors?

It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.

In this episode my grandpa and I discuss:

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In Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, we watch as Rory goes to her first day of her first ever internship at the Stanford Eagle Gazette. I watched this episode ready to relate to her feelings being thrown right into the working world, but was extremely surprised with Rory’s performance and where the writers decided to take this plot?!

If you’ve seen the show, you’d know that this job opportunity doesn’t end well for her… the outcome leaves her spiraling. Let’s break down where she went wrong, so you can avoid making the same mistakes as a young professional.

Message me on social media with your thoughts!! Team Dean, Jess, Tristan or Logan?? DM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Now that you have your own investment account, here's how to start making investments like a pro!

Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you.

It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school.

In this episode my grandpa and I discuss:

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Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.