How to Build a Career From Your First Side Project

Lucas and Luna explore how side projects — not just internships or formal jobs — can launch a career. They break down the story of a new grad who turned a small open-source tool into a full-time role at a major tech company, and walk through the specific steps to make a side project portfolio-ready: choosing the right problem, documenting the process, and leveraging it in interviews. They also discuss when a side project signals more than a traditional credential, and how to frame it without overclaiming. A practical episode for anyone who feels their resume lacks experience but has built something real. #SideProjects #CareerLaunch #EntryLevel #NewGrad #PortfolioBuilding #OpenSource #TechCareers #SkillsOverCredentials #JobSearch #InterviewTips #ShowYourWork #BuildYourBrand #CareerAdvice #FirstJob #TheFirstJobPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo