{"podcast":{"title":"The Skip Podcast","slug":"the-skip-podcast-5971055","podcast_index_feed_id":5971055,"rss_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/92860.rss","website_url":"https://theskip.substack.com/podcast","image_url":"https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/92860/2324e9fa0532ff478716907ce9057e09.jpg","author":"Nikhyl Singhal","episode_count":51,"summary":"Career advice for tech professionals","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T04:19:45.900997+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skip-podcast-5971055"},"episode":{"title":"Graduating Into Uncertainty? How to Actually Land Your First Tech Job","slug":"graduating-into-uncertainty-how-to-actually-land-your-first-tech-job","published_at":"2025-07-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skip-podcast-5971055/graduating-into-uncertainty-how-to-actually-land-your-first-tech-job","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skip-podcast-5971055","url":"https://theskip.substack.com/p/graduating-into-uncertainty-how-to","audio_url":"https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/167888063/79e92bdba621bfcf75c006cbe8cadd2f.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Carly Malatskey to share the early-career playbook most people wish they had at 21. Whether you're fresh out of college, navigating your first job, or advising someone who is — this episode is for you. – Key topics • Why your first job should feel like a sprint, not a stroll • How to tell if your job is setting you up — or holding you back • The truth about internships (they matter more than your degree) • How to stand out when applying — and why “spray and pray” fails • Why it’s okay (even smart) to view your first job as a stepping stone • Red flags and green flags once you’re hired • How to network in a way that doesn’t feel transactional • The mindset shift that separates top performers early in career • Why working in-person still gives you an edge • How to take real risks when you have the least to lose – Where to find Nikhyl: Twitter/X LinkedIn – Where to find Carly: LinkedIn She Leads Podcast Twitter/X – Join The Skip: Skip Coach Skip Community – Find The Skip: Website Substack YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts – Don't forget to subscribe to The Skip to hear me coach you through timely career lessons. If you’re interested in joining me on a future call, send me a note on LinkedIn, Threads, or Twitter. You can also email me at nikhyl@skip.community – Timestamps (00:00) Why most grads feel lost — and what to do about it (01:44) How to navigate the 2025 job market (03:29) Why hustle still wins (yes, even now) (08:24) What to really look for in your first job (15:03) Why seeking feedback is a career unlock (17:30) Choose your boss — not the logo (20:02) Why taking risks early pays off later (28:35) How to tell a compelling career story (32:15) Job hunting that actually works (37:38) Making the leap from college to career (42:1…","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Carly Malatskey to share the early-career playbook most people wish they had at 21. Whether you're fresh out of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4003,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-skip-podcast-5971055/episodes/graduating-into-uncertainty-how-to-actually-land-your-first-tech-job/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skip-podcast-5971055/graduating-into-uncertainty-how-to-actually-land-your-first-tech-job.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}