The College to Careers Podcast

In this episode Bree explores the quiet inner dialogue that stalls careers — those thoughts that tell you you’re unqualified, too late, or not good enough. She explains why our brains default to safety instead of confidence, shows how to separate facts from harmful interpretations, and reframes comparison into curiosity. Then she gives a simple, practical challenge: name one negative belief and an...

Host Bree explains the “slack water” job market—slow hiring and longer searches—and reframes obstacles as signals to adapt. She shows how a lifelong-learning approach helps jobseekers at every stage translate experience into opportunities. The episode offers practical tactics: skills-based portfolios for new grads, micro-skilling and career mapping for mid-career pivots, and ATS-focused optimizati...

Host Andrew explains why excellent work alone no longer guarantees career advancement and introduces a hybrid model—MyHECS—combining an elite human coach with a 24/7 AI coaching studio to provide both strategy and execution. The episode walks through a realistic weekly workflow, core tools (resume optimizer, interview simulator, executive writing assistant), and measurable outcomes across pivot, h...

Discover how your LinkedIn profile quietly shapes your reputation and why it should be treated like your most valuable piece of digital real estate. This episode walks through the visuals that grab attention, the banner that acts like a billboard, and the “great edit” that keeps your experience focused and current. Learn the difference between listing responsibilities and proving impact — use numb...

The 2026 job market isn’t harder — it’s more intentional. In this first episode of College to Careers, we break down why AI literacy matters for over 13% of entry-level roles, why employers want impact over experience, and the exact strategies you need to win: micro-networking, the Star S method, and focused outreach. Listen now to get the blueprint and visit myhex.com to level up your career game...

Feeling torn before you hit submit? Bree breaks down the Search Paradox and shows how to stop choosing the safest option and start choosing the roles that accelerate your story. Learn the 70/30 rule to target jobs that stretch you—and why being 100% qualified can actually stall your growth. Use the Triple‑A Test—Autonomy, Advancement, Alignment—to separate meaningful moves from shiny dead ends, un...

Five years in tech can feel like a lifetime. This episode explains why the task-focused “Operator” role is being automated and how to shift into the strategic “Architect” who directs AI rather than competes with it. Learn the concrete resume and interview pivots—show outcomes, not tasks—and how to sell yourself as a hybrid professional who pairs deep domain expertise with system literacy. Discover...

In this episode Bree explains how to stop letting job titles define your value and instead package your portable toolkit—transferable skills—so you can pivot confidently across industries. She covers skill-gap analysis, resume mapping, the bridge technique for interviews, and how tools like MyHECS.com help translate experience into market-ready language.

Feeling stuck after graduation isn’t a failure — it’s a hiring reset. This episode explains why entry-level roles have tightened (a “stasis economy”), where hiring is still strong (healthcare and life sciences, AI infrastructure and cybersecurity, renewable energy, and government/infrastructure), and why translating your skills into adjacent industries matters more than changing majors. Learn a pr...

This episode reframes work pressure through Eliot Feldman’s "Way of the Inner Dojo": treat obstacles as training partners, keep a beginner’s mind to stay adaptable, and use the three-step practice—Notice, Name, Neutralize—to manage your inner critic. Applied simply, these ideas turn rejection and resistance into feedback, protect against burnout by rekindling curiosity, and build a mind that can a...

Host Elliot Feldman breaks down the 2026 job market with data-driven insight and practical strategies for recent grads and students entering the workforce. Learn why AI skills are now essential, how to use micro‑networking and skills‑based portfolios, and how the STAR‑S method and MyHECS career mapping can turn your degree into impact employers notice. Takeaway: be proactive, show measurable impac...

Host Elliot Feldman launches the College to Careers podcast, guiding listeners with four‑year degrees (and those seeking career pivots) from education to meaningful, well‑paid work. The episode outlines skills‑based hiring, how to demonstrate job readiness regardless of background, career pivots, lifelong learning, and financial literacy — with practical tools and frameworks from myhecs.com. Tune...

Feeling lost in the career jungle? The College to Careers podcast is the compass. Pop in those earbuds and boom! Strategic career mapping, market insights, and CX Edge tips flood your brain. It's like having a career coach in your pocket, minus the awkward coffee dates. Real talk from pros who've been there, done that. Hit play and level up your future game now. Music.