Christianne Meneses Jacobs: Finding Your Dream Job After College

For Christianne Meneses Jacobs, the roles of author and educator go hand-in-hand. A veteran educator and career readiness expert with over 25 years of experience, a Master's degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and certifications as a Reading Specialist, she has dedicated her career to shaping the lives of children and adolescents. Her work is rooted in the belief that literacy and professional skills are the primary tools for lifelong success. Christianne has witnessed first-hand the widening "skills gap" facing young adults today. This book is the result of her classroom experiences and is designed to give the next generation the professional tools they are not learning in standard academic settings. In episode 679 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Kappa Alpha Theta shaped her career, when she realized there was a major gap in career readiness, how to grow your skills gap in your first job, what are the 7 key areas for career readiness, what advice she would give students who are struggling to find a job, how to get past the applicant tracking system, and what a great LinkedIn profile looks like. Enjoy!