How to Build a Career Network Before You Have One

In Episode 15 of The First Job Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a classic entry-level dilemma: how to build a professional network when you're 22 with no connections and no experience. They break down the specific strategy of 'targeted informational interviews'—using LinkedIn to find junior alumni at companies you admire, sending a short non-awkward message, and asking one specific question. Lucas shares the exact three-sentence email template that landed him three coffee chats as a senior in college, and Luna explains why most new grads' networking fails because they ask for 'advice' instead of asking about a single project or tool. They also discuss the surprising statistic that 85% of jobs are filled through networking, according to a 2024 LinkedIn survey, and how you can start building a network months before you even apply. If you've ever felt like networking is fake or impossible without connections, this episode gives you a concrete, low-pressure playbook. #EntryLevel #Networking #FirstJob #Careers #InformationalInterviews #LinkedIn #JobSearch #NewGrads #CareerAdvice #Alumni #ColdEmail #CoffeeChat #ProfessionalNetwork #JobHunt #CareerStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo