This week, I’m joined by my partner-in-crime and expert GenZ Career Guide, Jay DuSold. If you’re a regular listener you probably know that Jay has been on the show multiple times in the past. There’s a reason for that. Not only is Jay my co-host in our Life After 12th Facebook Group, he’s also one of the most passionate and committed people I know when it comes to helping young people find their way to a career they will love. Jay always brings a ton of value to my audience and today’s episode is no exception. Our big focus today is helping our teens and young adults “know before they go” because it is critically important when trying to identify a career that fits. Also during our conversation, Jay offers super helpful advice for parents on how to get their kids started, and he shares the difference between two sides of the exploration coin when choosing a career. Be sure to stayed tuned to the end to get the inside scoop about Jay’s brand new LA12 Learning Collective: DeepDive career research bootcamp!
About Jay DuSold
Jay DuSold has spent decades working with teens and their parents as a speaker, writer, learning experience designer, mentor, and coach. His work as a career guide began in 2014 while helping his own son figure out what to do after high school. He now works with teens around the world, helping them discover their career DNA and identifying careers that they love and stick with so they don’t waste their time, money, or life. Jay lives in Pennsylvania and has been married for 26 years. He and his wife have two sons, now ages 22 and 20.
Episode Highlights
- There is help and hope for your child’s future
- Career exploration is a two-sided coin
- How parents can help get their kids started
- Side one of the coin: shift your mindset around internal wiring
- Jay’s MapInMe design can serve as a map
- Pushing back against cultural narratives
- College can be a great choice IF it serves career readiness
- Choosing a next step doesn’t have to be a “forever step”
- How to help teens “know before they go”
- Minimizing regretful surprises
- Jay’s LA12 Learning Collective Deep Dive
- Jay’s career exploration is a repeatable process
- GenZrs don’t need a sage on the stage, they need a guide on the side
Resources
Life After 12th Facebook Group