In this episode, Brad Minton and Dr. Ciera Graham discuss the challenges faced by young adults entering the job market, particularly those with limited experience. They emphasize the importance of normalizing rejection, building confidence through skills inventories, and recognizing transferable skills from various experiences. Networking is highlighted as a crucial strategy for job seekers, along with tips for crafting effective resumes. Dr. Graham encourages continuous learning and skill diversification as key components for career success. Key takeaways 📈Rejection is a normal part of the job search process. It's important to view rejection as an opportunity for growth. 📈Conduct a skills inventory to identify strengths and areas for improvement. 📈Employers value holistic candidates with diverse experiences. 📈Networking should be seen as a two-way street. Start networking before you need a job. 📈Highlight transferable skills from all experiences, including volunteer work. 📈Sell your potential and ability to learn quickly. 📈Continuous learning and skill diversification are essential for career growth. Guest Info: Dr. Ciera Graham is an experienced career coach with 10 years of experience in the career development space. Her specialty is helping Millennials and Gen Z assess their skills, define their strategy, and engage in storytelling to ultimately secure and succeed in the job of their dreams. As someone who was the first in their family to graduate college, Dr. Graham understands the challenges, fears and anxieties that many new graduates face as they navigate their careers with limited knowledge and experience. She has worked at college career centers in both Washington State and Ohio, helping students create marketable resumes, discover their career aspirations, and build confidence in the interview and job search process. She has been featured on the Career Contessa podcast episode titled “What We Wish We Knew As a New Grad+ How to Job Search as a New Grad” as well as the Find Your Dream Job podcast episode “How to Market Yourself as a New Grad to Employers.” She is also an established freelance writer, writing on issues pertaining to career development, leadership, politics, and social justice. Her writing has been featured in the Seattle Times, Career Contessa, Medium, Best Colleges, Entrepreneur and more. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes, spending time with her spouse, and two dogs, and physical fitness. Website: https://cieragraham.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcgrahamconsulting/