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Ep. 73 Mile Markers: Early Career Success Benchmarks For Gen Z (Special Guest Bernie Floresca)

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In this fantastic episode, Brad and Cassie bring in Bernie Floresca, Career Coach and Founder of Graduate To Hired to break down some of the important success benchmarks and career hacks that current students in postsecondary education can do to maximize their career net worth before graduation. Key points of discussion include: 

  • For students who are just entering into college or university in 2022, Bernie talks about what he thinks are the biggest first small steps that they can make to ensure an easier transition to the workplace
  • Many students early into their journey are still working on clarifying their goals.  Bernie talks about how they can engage in steps to build their brand while it’s still being formulated
  • Bernie talks about what he sees as the biggest regrets that seniors or recent grads have about what they “should have done” earlier on and what suggestions do you have about it
  • What suggestions he has for students who are struggling to find an internship or co-op experience, and what steps they  can take to increase their odds
  • Many students don’t take advantage of their career services offices on campus. He talks about what specific services should they utilize that builds to bridge to success after graduation
  • For recent grads that are still struggling to really launch their professional career,  they may just take the first job they could get or they’re now in a lackluster environment.  Bernie talks about what would be the most important things they can do to have more success landing the positions that they feel are best for them
  • Bernie talks about what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation


    • Guest Info: 

    Bernie Floresca is an educator; he's a natural at bringing out the best in people. Bernie holds a Master's in electrical engineering, and is trained in leadership, communication, and coaching with Landmark Education. His diverse background includes being Adjunct Faculty at McHenry County College and DeVry University, project manager for AT&T Bell Laboratories, and career coach at Illinois Institute of Technology.

    Website: BernieFloresca.com  

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniefloresca/ 

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