Let's Get Hired: How Your Child Can Learn Underrated Skills in the Job Hunt
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Let's Get Hired: How Your Child Can Learn Underrated Skills in the Job Hunt
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About this listen
In this episode, Jill has a discussion with Heather Redisch (Founder, Adulting 101) and Denise Novosel (VP of Talent Acquisition, Fanatics) with a live online audience, recorded on February 5, 2026. Together, they discuss the challenges Gen Z is facing when it comes to making their first career moves and offer tips on how to make the transition more manageable. Questions were provided to Jill in advance by actual Go Long clients and subscribers to Go Long’s Substack, The Midlife Edit. Additional questions were answered based on comments provided by the live audience.
Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Adulting 101 Masterclass
- Common App
- Handshake
- Squarespace
- Northeastern University’s Co-op Program
- “Be more socially engaged” via Heather’s Instagram
- Gary Vaynerchuk
- Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
More about Jill & Go Long:
- Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter, The Midlife Edit
- Learn more about Go Long
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
More about Denise Novosel:
LinkedIn
More about Heather Redisch:
- Website
- Instagram
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- TikTok
Jump to:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - The Impact of Technology on Confidence
03:24 - Recruitment Journey and Job Market Dynamics
06:16 - Understanding Adulting and Its Challenges
08:47 - Navigating the Job Market Post-COVID
11:59 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Opportunities
17:24 - The Role of Career Centers in Job Searches
20:02 - Creative Job Search Strategies
25:53 - Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood
29:06 - Understanding Financial Habits in College
31:34 - Navigating Job Applications and Rejections
34:21 - Building a Personal Portfolio for Job Seekers
37:21 - Exploring Career Paths and Internships
44:02 - Networking in the Sports Industry
49:25 - Balancing Job Search with Financial Needs
54:12 - The Importance of Curiosity in Job Interviews