How to Build Professional Relationships in Your First Job

Lucas and Luna dive into the art of networking as a new grad—starting from day one without feeling fake. They break down the 5-5-5 method: five minutes a day to identify five people to meet over five months. Using concrete examples from a recent LinkedIn survey showing 85% of jobs are filled via networking, they explain how to turn a coffee chat into a mentor relationship, why asking for advice beats asking for a job, and the one question that opens doors. Luna shares how a cold email to a VP led to a project offer, and Lucas walks through the follow-up cadence that actually works. Plus: why your first boss is your most overlooked network node. No cringe, no transactional vibes—just a repeatable system for building career capital when you have zero clout. #Networking #FirstJob #NewGrad #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalRelationships #Mentorship #CoffeeChat #LinkedIn #CareerCapital #EntryLevel #JobSearch #WorkplaceSkills #BuildingConnections #CareerGrowth #YoungProfessional #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo