Job Search Tips for Recent Grads (Straight From Two Career Strategists)

Oct 7

You walked out of the interview feeling great. Then three days pass and you have no idea when to follow up or what to say. That silence is the hardest part of any job hunt, and it is exactly what Marissa Klein and Jamie Sztoser help their clients push through every day.

Marissa and Jamie are sisters and co-founders of the dreamcatchers™, a career strategy and job search firm built on more than twenty years of combined recruiting experience. On this episode of Adulting101 Masterclass, host Heather Redisch sits down with them to share job search tips for recent grads who keep applying and keep hearing nothing back.

They break down how to follow up after a job interview without feeling like you are bothering anyone, and why so many job opportunities are filled before you ever see them posted publicly. Marissa explains why this generation is overconnected yet under-networked. Jamie shares how to network for your first job when reaching out to a stranger feels unbearable, plus practical career advice for young professionals still figuring out what a dream job even means. They also cover a job search strategy for Gen Z and how to use LinkedIn to find a job instead of scrolling past it.

Press play for job search tips for recent grads that go beyond the resume, and to learn why the human on the other side of the process matters more than any algorithm.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome And Meeting Marissa And Jamie

02:08 How Heather, Marissa, And Jamie Connected

04:58 Why Competitors Should Collaborate Not Compete

09:39 Why Gen Z Is Overconnected Yet Under Networked

16:55 Building The Dreamcatchers™ From A Family Staffing Firm

26:30 The Dream Catcher Method Explained Step By Step

28:07 Finding The Dream Job Versus Finding The Dream In The Job

31:16 Why Job Search Feels So Emotional For Everyone

44:07 How Long It Really Takes To Feel Settled In A New Job

50:02 The Follow Up Strategy Most Job Seekers Skip

55:08 How To Network Your Way Past The Applicant Tracking System