EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 58 MIN
Let's Get Hired: How Your Child Can Learn Underrated Skills in the Job Hunt
from Going The Distance with Go Long: Making Your Life Unapologetically Awesome · host Go Long
In this episode, Jill has a discussion with Heather Redisch (Founder, Adulting 101) and Denise Novosel (VP of Talent Acquisition, Fanatics) with a live online audience, recorded on February 5, 2026. Together, they discuss the challenges Gen Z is facing when it comes to making their first career moves and offer tips on how to make the transition more manageable. Questions were provided to Jill in advance by actual Go Long clients and subscribers to Go Long’s Substack, The Midlife Edit. Additional questions were answered based on comments provided by the live audience.Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability.Mentioned in this episode:Adulting 101 MasterclassLinkedInCommon AppHandshakeSquarespaceNortheastern University’s Co-op Program“Be more socially engaged” via Heather’s InstagramGary VaynerchukAnxious Generation - Jonathan HaidtMore about Jill & Go Long:Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter, The Midlife EditLearn more about Go LongInstagramFacebookLinkedInMore about Denise Novosel:LinkedInMore about Heather Redisch:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokJump to:00:00 - Introduction00:44 - The Impact of Technology on Confidence03:24 - Recruitment Journey and Job Market Dynamics06:16 - Understanding Adulting and Its Challenges08:47 - Navigating the Job Market Post-COVID11:59 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Opportunities17:24 - The Role of Career Centers in Job Searches20:02 - Creative Job Search Strategies25:53 - Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood29:06 - Understanding Financial Habits in College31:34 - Navigating Job Applications and Rejections34:21 - Building a Personal Portfolio for Job Seekers37:21 - Exploring Career Paths and Internships44:02 - Networking in the Sports Industry49:25 - Balancing Job Search with Financial Needs54:12 - The Importance of Curiosity in Job Interviews
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In this episode, Jill has a discussion with Heather Redisch (Founder, Adulting 101) and Denise Novosel (VP of Talent Acquisition, Fanatics) with a live online audience, recorded on February 5, 2026. Together, they discuss the challenges Gen Z is facing when it comes to making their first career moves and offer tips on how to make the transition more manageable. Questions were provided to Jill in advance by actual Go Long clients and subscribers to Go Long’s Substack, The Midlife Edit. Additional questions were answered based on comments provided by the live audience.Go Long is a coaching service that provides unique strategies to groups and individuals, specializing in micro-accountability.Mentioned in this episode:Adulting 101 MasterclassLinkedInCommon AppHandshakeSquarespaceNortheastern University’s Co-op Program“Be more socially engaged” via Heather’s InstagramGary VaynerchukAnxious Generation - Jonathan HaidtMore about Jill & Go Long:Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter, The Midlife EditLearn more about Go LongInstagramFacebookLinkedInMore about Denise Novosel:LinkedInMore about Heather Redisch:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokJump to:00:00 - Introduction00:44 - The Impact of Technology on Confidence03:24 - Recruitment Journey and Job Market Dynamics06:16 - Understanding Adulting and Its Challenges08:47 - Navigating the Job Market Post-COVID11:59 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Opportunities17:24 - The Role of Career Centers in Job Searches20:02 - Creative Job Search Strategies25:53 - Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood29:06 - Understanding Financial Habits in College31:34 - Navigating Job Applications and Rejections34:21 - Building a Personal Portfolio for Job Seekers37:21 - Exploring Career Paths and Internships44:02 - Networking in the Sports Industry49:25 - Balancing Job Search with Financial Needs54:12 - The Importance of Curiosity in Job Interviews
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