Leaving The Nest

Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

Today, I have with me Meredith Leutbecker who is someone I met a few years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. She also has a passion for helping recent college grads navigate early adulthood. She remembers what her experience was like and talks a lot about building relationships, being true to yourself in interviews, and what you can bring to the table.

I know you'll find Meredith charming, intelligent, and super relatable and I can't wait for you to hear more about her experience leaving the nest.

Thanks again for listening to Leaving The Nest! Be sure to leave us a review wherever you are listening and to share this episode with others you know who are just leaving the nest or perhaps are starting one of their own. Enjoy my conversation with Meredith!

In This Episode:

[1:44] – We're introduced to today's guest, Meredith Leutbecker.

[3:00] – Meredith walks us through her time at VCU and how she found her true self.

[4:30] – How did Meredith manage the workload on the path to graduating early?

[6:30] – This is what drove Meredith to take ballet on top of everything else at college.

[8:08] – Meredith shares with us the events in her childhood that led to her choosing VCU.

[11:43] – Meredith had a very unconventional start to her career.

[14:20] – After a year in her entry-level role, Meredith wanted to slow down and narrow her focus.

[16:45] – This is why Meredith loves short-term projects, but we learn what ultimately moved her to a position with more long-term stability.

[19:25] – There were times Meredith helped her buddy on his food truck during her unconventional career start, and she loved every bit of the hustle.

[20:53] – Is it hard to adapt to different organizations when taking on so many contracts? Meredith gives her take on it.

[23:03] – In the end, it's about the intent behind the task. Here's what that means.

[25:47] – Meredith elaborates on building relationships.

[29:07] – This is one of the most important parts of an interview, according to Meredith.

[31:16] – We hear about Meredith's responsibilities in her role at GAMA Global.

[34:07] – It's a lot to balance international calls and kids at home, but Meredith enjoys the challenge.

[35:10] – What advice does Meredith have for "younger Meredith" just coming out of school?

[37:31] – When college grads leave school and enter the workforce, Meredith says many of them are still in the mindset of being in college.

[40:25] – Here's how we can connect with Meredith.

[42:13] – "Chatty Kathy" and Meredith wrap up the conversation.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

It is now September 2022, so summer is behind us. I'm excited, though, because fall is my favorite season! With school starting up and the semester rolling, many find themselves getting back into the comfortable rhythm of college life.

But at some point, some students in their final year start thinking about what they want to do with their lives after college, and many might not yet know what their future holds.

Today, I have with me Kaleb Lewis. Kaleb is the Director of Career Services for the School of Business at George Mason University. Kaleb assists students and alumni with career counseling, internship opportunities, and employer connections, and I know you'll enjoy hearing the advice he has to share with all of you.

Thanks again for listening to Leaving The Nest! Be sure to leave us a review wherever you are listening and to share this episode with others you know who are just leaving the nest or perhaps are starting one of their own. Enjoy my conversation with Kaleb!

[1:20] – We're introduced to our guest, Kaleb Lewis.

[2:33] – Kaleb tells us a little more about his educational journey.

[4:07] – The experience at George Mason was a little polarizing, according to Kaleb.

[6:42] – We hear about Kaleb's experience going from an undergrad degree straight to a graduate degree.

[9:00] – Kaleb explains how he found his calling working for the university.

[10:22] – Kaleb reveals what it was like Leaving the Nest.

[11:45] – Kaleb was still putting out a lot of applications, but his persistence finally paid off.

[13:15] – A career advisor can help diagnose where any potential roadblocks might during the application process.

[15:00] – We learn about how being a Hall Director helped prepare Kaleb for his current career path.

[17:27] – One day, Kaleb woke up and realized he wasn't passionate about his work as a Hall Director anymore. This led him to a path of self-discovery for what he really wanted to do.

[19:50] – Kaleb shares how he helps students and alumni today.

[23:00] – What does Kaleb hear from employers about what they look for from an applicant?

[25:24] – COVID-19 changed the game. Kaleb explains how.

[28:08] – This is what Kaleb would say to someone who doesn't know what they want to do with their professional life.

[31:05] – Information gathering is an important stage to learn more about a potential career path.

[33:48] – Kaleb gives his advice to students just leaving college.

[36:15] – Documentation can help justify why an employee is worth the raise they deserve.

[38:30] – Returning to campus has been interesting. Kaleb explains why.

[40:00] – Kaleb lets us know how we can connect with him, and Kathleen wraps up the conversation.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

Today, I have Bethany Brown, a candidate I started working with back in 2018. When Bethany first came to ROCS for an interview, she really didn't have any office experience, but she had so much potential. I knew I had to place her somewhere!

Her story goes to show that you never know where a conversation can lead you to. One interview with ROCS can open up a lot of doors. The best part of my job is to see where our "ROCStars" go after we place them in their entry-level positions. If you're on the fence about working with a staffing firm, you won't want to miss this episode!

Thanks again for listening to Leaving The Nest! Be sure to leave us a review wherever you are listening and to share this episode with others you know who are just leaving the nest or perhaps are starting one of their own. Enjoy my conversation with Bethany!

[1:21] – We're introduced to our guest, Bethany Brown.

[2:14] – Why did Bethany choose Virginia Tech for college even when it wasn't originally her number one choice?

[4:20] – We learn about Bethany's major and what makes it unique.

[6:30] – Bethany shares her perspective on looking for internships early in her career.

[8:29] – This is the one thing Bethany wishes she spent a little more time preparing for her interview for the internship with ROCS.

[10:35] – Kathleen shares what she recalls from Bethany's interview.

[11:53] – Bethany didn't have office experience before applying to ROCS. Here's what she had instead.

[13:31] – Bethany reveals some of her funny IHOP stories.

[14:58] – What stood out about Bethany's interview with the team at ROCS?

[17:01] – We hear about BMRA.

[18:50] – Kathleen started to look for other companies where Bethany could do well.

[20:50] – Bethany compares and contrasts the interview styles for ROCS and BMRA.

[22:55] – Did interviewing in a coffee shop make a difference to Bethany?

[24:25] – Bethany's first real office experience, from her perspective.

[26:54] – Was it tough for Bethany to balance work and classes?

[28:45] – The transition to marketing was organic.

[30:44] – Although her work experience was growing, how did it impact Bethany's social life at Virginia Tech?

[33:00] – This is how COVID-19 impacted Bethany's final year at college.

[36:08] – As Bethany approached graduation, she knew BMRA had the most growth potential.

[38:02] – We hear what Bethany misses most about college.

[39:51] – The job responsibilities at BMRA, according to Bethany.

[42:22] – Bethany shares the advice for those who might be following in her footsteps.

[44:33] – How we can connect with Bethany.

[45:00] – Kathleen wraps up the conversation.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

I hope you're enjoying your summer break and doing some fun things out there. It's already the middle of July which is crazy how fast time flies.

I'm excited that you're here because today is going to be a very, very, very special episode! If you listen to the whole thing, you'll know why.

In the meantime, I wanted to introduce our special guest, Caitlin Gunning. She is a close friend of mine, and we met a few years ago when she was interning at ROCS and we have stayed in touch ever since.

I'm so glad that she's here because her story is incredible! I look up to her so much, and it's so inspiring with what she's been through since a young age. Caitlin has never let any of her experiences stop her from accomplishing her goals.

And don't forget to leave us a review wherever you are listening and to share this episode with others you know who are just leaving the nest or perhaps are starting one of their own. Enjoy my conversation with Caitlin!

[1:54] – We're introduced to our guest, Caitlin Gunning.

[3:28] – Caitlin takes us back to her high school years and we learn what drew her to the University of Houston.

[5:38] – Did Caitlin have difficulty transitioning to a school so far away from friends and family?

[7:30] – During Caitlin's final year at college, she found out she was pregnant. This is what changed in her well-laid plans.

[10:27] – We hear about Caitlin's internship at ROCS and transitioning to online school for her senior year in college.

[12:50] – What was it like having to reveal the "big secret" when working at ROCS?

[15:25] – Caitlin reveals her favorite memory of working at ROCS.

[19:10] – We learn more about when little Olivia finally arrived.

[21:12] – Caitlin shares what she believed her biggest accomplishment was as her friends in Houston were walking across the stage to graduate.

[22:46] – Caitlin went into a sales development role after she left her ROCS internship.

[24:16] – Rather than keeping Olivia as a "big secret" at her new job, she ripped the bandage off and let her new coworkers know she was a new mom, and here's how that helped her career.

[26:49] – Caitlin talks about her move to Deltek.

[29:16] – Balancing a full-time career and a newborn at home was like working 2 full-time jobs. Caitlin describes how this motivated her to push herself harder.

[31:52] – We hear the advice Caitlin would give to someone who is inspired by her story.

[34:20] – Training is hard and painful, but Caitlin reminds us that failing is harder and more painful.

[36:10] – This is how we can connect with Caitlin.

[37:10] – Kathleen reveals a "big secret" of her own.

[38:30] – Kathleen wraps up the conversation and gives us an idea of what to expect moving forward.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

Today, we are so lucky to have with us Stephanie Zimmermann who is a local business leader here in the Northern Virginia area. She went to George Mason and is still really involved with the university today. She's a council member for the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the School of Business and an Advisory Board Member for the Women In Business Initiative. She started her own company and is heavily involved with the local chamber. On top of all that, she's also a mother of two!

I could go on—Stephanie really has done it all!

I'm so thankful that she has taken the time to sit down with all of us to share her story and advice for new entrepreneurs. Enjoy my conversation with Stephanie!

And don't forget to leave us a review wherever you are listening and to share this episode with others you know who are just starting out in their careers. Enjoy!

[1:20] – We're introduced to our guest, Stephanie Zimmermann.

[2:50] – Why did Stephanie choose to go to George Mason?

[5:13] – Stephanie reveals the best piece of advice she received from a financial advisor.

[7:00] – Stephanie reminisces about college games and the pep band.

[9:12] – We hear how the normal space on the college campus is changing post-pandemic.

[10:27] – Yelling at the refs is one of the best things about going to the sports games, in Stephanie's opinion.

[11:12] – This is what Stephanie is excited about when going back to the George Mason campus today.

[14:18] – The Word Wall is a waterfall of knowledge. Here's what that means.

[15:47] – The most important thing to think about as alumni, according to Stephanie.

[16:27] – Stephanie shares her experience after graduating and leaving the nest.

[18:30] – A huge part of Stephanie's job working at Geico was keeping track of the analytics for how different ad campaigns were performing.

[20:00] – The paradigm shift from Geico to working with her dad in the financial industry.

[22:06] – Stephanie talks about the move to a financial consulting company after the sale of her father's financial practice.

[24:37] – Lend A Box was at first meant to be a side hustle.

[25:21] – What is Lend A Box?

[27:09] – Moving to a warehouse made her company feel more real.

[29:00] – Lend A Box is an idea that should be more widely adopted. Stephanie talks about the challenges of forging a new path.

[30:45] – Stephanie shares a story about how she and her sister Jan brainstormed this entrepreneurial adventure.

[32:00] – We hear why Stephanie believes her sister is the perfect business partner.

[33:39] – This is the biggest piece of advice Stephanie would give to those wanting to start their own business.

[35:00] – These are the challenges when family members hold high positions in a family-owned company.

[37:20] – Stephanie explains that she has more experience working with family members than not, so her advice to new entrepreneurs is rooted in this understanding.

[39:27] – We're reminded that we don't have to go it alone when starting a business.

[41:03] – Stephanie elaborates on the groups she's involved with at George Mason.

[43:53] – We learn about the book club.

[46:10] – Stephanie enjoys being on the volunteer side of academia because it's a lot more of the "warm and fuzzy stuff."

[48:22] – Stephanie is grateful George Mason reached out to her after she graduated, and this reintroduced her to the culture and community that brought her back to volunteer at the university.

[50:40] – Kathleen and Stephanie conclude the conversation.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving The Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world. This is Part 2 of the Time-Off Requests mini-series.

In the first episode, we spoke primarily about when to take time off, how to take it, making sure you know who to talk to, and general best practices.

For this episode, we are going to assume you've been given the green light to take time off and I want to make sure you're setting yourself and your team up for success so you can enjoy your time away.

Don't forget to share this episode with others you know who are just starting out in their careers —you might be able to coordinate your time-off requests together! (Just don't forget to put that time on your calendars!)

Enjoy!

[1:14] – Kathleen shares a funny little thought she's been having and wants to pick our brains.

[3:13] – This is what we should do as soon as we start planning to take time off.

[4:35] – Everyone is a little different with their time-off requests.

[5:30] – Taking a week off is very different than taking a Friday off for a long weekend.

[7:12] – Generally, it's good to have a document that has a list of all job responsibilities and who to call for follow-up while we're out.

[9:07] – What is an out-of-office reply and what should go in it?

[11:37] – Kathleen shares what happened when she put her personal contact info in her out-of-office reply.

[13:56] – Make sure the dates, contact info, and subject line are all correct.

[14:55] – This is the mistake that recent college grads tend to make as it applies to out-of-office voice messages.

[15:59] – What do we do when our vacation is over and it's back to our work-life reality?

[18:13] – Kathleen reminds us to allocate time to catch up with colleagues, catch up with what came in while we were out, and tackle our normal workload.

[19:04] – Here's how to earn extra brownie points with the office when you get back from vacation.

[20:42] – Kathleen gives her final thoughts on taking time off.

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It's that time again! The birds are chirping, the ocean waves are crashing, the sun is shining, and students are graduating. And do you know what that means?

It's time for a discussion about time-off requests!

Welcome back, listeners! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Leaving the Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

Today, we're going to be chatting about time-off requests. I figured this was a perfect time of the year to have this episode come out because summer is upon us, we just got through Memorial Day, and a lot of people were requesting off for that weekend.

And as the weather gets warmer, a lot of people are going to want to start going on vacation at the beach rather than working in an office.

We're going to break this conversation into a few different parts. We'll primarily be talking about what to take time off for, how to request it, general best practices, and more!

If you're in your first year at a new job, this episode is for you. Be sure to share this episode with others you know who are just starting out in their careers also—you might be able to coordinate your time-off requests together!

Enjoy!

[1:06] – Kathleen introduces the topic for today's episode: time-off requests.

[2:20] – The biggest thing to take away from today's conversation.

[4:30] – How does someone get vacation time?

[5:42] – This is when you should not be taking time off when you first start a job, according to Kathleen.

[6:52] – We hear the process of informing companies about the desire to take time off.

[8:57] – Planned time off during a job search.

[11:22] – Are pre-planned trips a deal breaker during the interview process?

[13:30] – We live in a world where people can work remotely while on vacation. But is that acceptable?

[15:10] – These are the times when it's not acceptable to ask for time off, in Kathleen's opinion.

[18:09] – Kathleen reminds us that we don't want to live with regrets.

[21:02] – Kathleen wraps up the conversation and lets us know how we can contact her if we have questions.

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Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving the Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

I've got to say I've missed you all! It's been a long time since I've been able to host a solo episode. That's a good thing, though, because I've been fortunate enough to have been joined by some amazing guests. (Be sure to listen to those previous episodes; I'm sure you'll find some awesome advice to help you take that next big step in leaving the nest!)

For today, I wanted to address the burning questions a lot of our listeners have been sending in. Everything from interviews to resumes, from asking questions to standing out from the competition, this episode is a great crash course for many of the topics we've covered in the past as well as some topics soon to come.

Thanks again for listening and sending in your questions. And don't forget to leave us a review wherever you're listening and share this podcast with the recent college grads you know.

Enjoy!

[1:00] – Kathleen sets the stage for today's Q&A.

[2:23] – Do resumes really need to be one page? Kathleen shares her thoughts.

[4:37] – We should be proud of our GPAs, especially if they are above 3.0. But should they be on a resume?

[7:05] – These are the interview questions applicants should always be prepared to answer.

[9:07] – Questions about longevity can be tricky to answer. Kathleen explains why.

[11:11] – This is what it takes to stand out without securing internships during college.

[13:45] – The power of sending thank you notes.

[14:45] – Applicants should always ask interviewers questions, but what questions should they ask?

[17:59] – What about follow-up emails and addressing our greatest weaknesses?

[21:06] – Asking about pay during an interview is allowed but it needs to be done at the right time. Here's what job seekers need to know.

[23:36] – This is what employers look for when interviewing for marketing and communications roles.

[25:13] – Kathleen hones in on the importance of a skill section on a resume.

[26:15] – Tips and advice on networking.

[28:04] – Kathleen reveals the advice she wishes she had early on in her career.

[30:24] – ROCS Grad Staffing has great relationships with their clients, so applicants often have a great chance of landing a great role.

[32:18] – This is when you can expect to hear back from ROCS if you're in the early stages of the application process.

[33:40] – Kathleen concludes the conversation.

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To all the aspiring entrepreneurs out there, what's going through your minds as you get close to graduation?

Or have you already graduated and you're waiting for that right opportunity to present itself?

Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving the Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

Today I have with me one of my clients, Karen Long. She is the President and Founder of Streamline Government Contracts and she's here today to share her story. Throughout her career, Karen has worked as a Director of Operations, Contracts Manager, and Financial Analyst, and she founded her own company back in 2012.

In today's episode, we'll hear more about Karen's journey and I hope her advice and tips will help you in yours. I'm so excited for you to meet her, she's super sweet and very easy to talk to, so let's go ahead and welcome her to Leaving the Nest!

And don't forget to leave us a review wherever you're listening and share this podcast with the recent college grads you know.

Enjoy!

[01:26] - We're introduced to our guest for today's episode, Karen Long.

[04:09] - Karen shares what her experience was like leaving the nest.

[06:10] - Karen took on second jobs to help supplement her income early in her career.

[07:35] - Teaching in a private school wasn't a good fit for Karen; so after years of attempting to get into the public school system, Karen decided to make the change to the business world instead.

[10:06] - We learn about Karen's next step in working for Vantage and what she thought about her experience there.

[13:01] - Karen was encouraged to continue with her collegiate career and earn her MBA.

[14:23] - The value of making connections and working temp jobs, according to Karen.

[15:42] - Karen admits that she resigned with a year still to go on her MBA. This is how that experience changed the course of her life and led to the idea that became Streamline.

[17:17] - We hear what Karen was feeling as she was venturing out to start her new company.

[18:00] - What is government contracting and how does Streamline help those in the DC area?

[21:12] - How have things been going at Streamline since 2012?

[22:44] - Streamline has always been a remote workforce and was ahead of the times before the COVID-19 lockdowns put the rest of the world into remote work.

[23:48] - What advice would Karen give to aspiring entrepreneurs?

[24:51] - Karen has a message for recent college grads about what lies ahead after leaving the nest.

[26:45] - Here's how to contact Karen.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like working for the FBI?

Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Leaving the Nest. I'm your host, Kathleen Pellegrino from ROCS Grad Staffing. Our mission is to help you find a job out of college and thrive in the real world.

I'm so excited for today's episode because we have with us Zack Lowe. Zack is an Army Veteran and he worked for the FBI for over 22 years. I'm very thankful he has offered to come on to Leaving the Nest to share his advice and his input—all the ins and outs of working in federal law enforcement agencies, what it takes to get in, and what it takes to succeed.

I think he'll be able to answer a lot of the questions you may have if you're interested in going into this type of career.

Let's go ahead and welcome him on and hear more about what he has to say!

Also, be sure to leave a review wherever you're listening and share this podcast with the recent college grads you know.

Enjoy!

[01:19] - We're introduced to today's guest, Zack Lowe.

[03:06] - Did Zack know in high school that he would end up going into the Army?

[05:10] - Zack talks about the value of building relationships.

[05:56] - Things changed in Zack's life after being in the Army resulting in a shift in his life's goals.

[08:01] - These are the people we need to have hard conversations with when it comes to setting goals in life.

[09:22] - Advice on how to get a job working in the FBI.

[11:44] - Suitability in the FBI means a change in lifestyle. Here's what that means.

[14:20] - How long does it take to get hired by the FBI after starting the application process?

[16:50] - This is what Zack would suggest to keep a healthy mindset while waiting to hear back from the application process for the FBI.

[19:49] - Zack answers the question whether there are too many applications versus seats to fill.

[21:09] - Most of the people that start the training almost always make it through. Zack explains why.

[23:00] - A day in the life of someone going through training for the FBI, according to Zack.

[24:26] - Zack discusses his day-to-day working for the FBI.

[26:36] - What is the work/life balance for an FBI agent?

[29:23] - Was there ever a time Zack wasn't able to involve his wife and family with work decisions?

[31:15] - Zack discusses what it was like working his way up the FBI ranks.

[33:58] - This is how "who you know" compares to "what you know" as it applies to the FBI.

[36:50] - How has the FBI changed since the 1990s?

[39:17] - Zack shares his opinion on how the FBI is portrayed in the media and in entertainment.

[41:35] - This is how FBI agents in training can benefit from the entertainment industry.

[44:20] - We learn the biggest piece of advice Zack would give someone wanting to pursue a career in the FBI.

[46:22] - A healthy lifestyle is critical for being successful in the FBI.

[47:33] - What is Zack up to now?

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