182: What College Grads Need To Do Now To Land Great Jobs Post-Pandemic, with Allison Cheston

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“Don’t get down on yourself. The best thing people can do, in addition to applying more personally, is to do a bit of a listening tour when you are looking for a job, because the majority of people get their jobs through a human being and not through LinkedIn or Indeed.” - Allison Cheston

After taking advantage of an expensive education, many of today’s college grads find themselves ill-prepared to enter the job market. The majority of new and recent grads don’t know the building blocks of identifying a career path and finding a starter job. Our Finding Brave guest’s mission is to change this, and today she provides tactical steps and strategies that job seekers can use immediately to land ideal positions, regardless of what stage in their careers they may find themselves at.

Allison Cheston is a Career Advisor based in New York City, and she helps executives and young adults launch, develop and change their careers. With a background in marketing and executive search, Allison guides clients through a process of identifying their unique value and right career direction, works with them to develop their narrative and skill stories, and then helps them find the right job.

As Allison shares in this episode, the good news is that the job market is rapidly improving midway through 2021, with thousands of new jobs being added daily. She provides guidance on how to figure out what you want to do and find your way into a job you will enjoy, provide much-needed experience, and pay you a living wage. It may take some time, but by following these strategies you will find your way, and have a much greater chance to succeed.

To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.allisoncheston.com/