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The First Two Years

The Ken
One-On-One Meetings
Workplace Culture
Grunt Work
Mental Health
Workplace Dynamics
Early Career Development
Job Satisfaction
Asking For Help
Friendship
Promotion
Feedback
Public Relations
Marketing
Career Growth
Matthew Jacob
Career Development
Self-Promotion
Imposter Syndrome
Work Culture
Networking

An early careers podcast from the newsroom of The Ken, hosted by Akshaya Chandrasekaran, The First Two Years will ask—and answer—the most important and interesting questions about learning to succeed at work.

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In the final episode, host Akshaya Chandrasekaran searches for what makes people in the first two years of their careers happy. And the right way to say goodbye to the listeners. 

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The debut season of TFTY was jampacked with insight, international guests, and interesting takeaways. This season, we learned how to ask for help without worrying about looking stupid... more

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The debut season of TFTY was jampacked with insight, international guests, and interesting takeaways. This season we walked away from unhappy jobs, built trust with difficult colleagues, asked for feedback even when we dreaded it, fought for promotio... more

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Graduates entering the workforce are no longer quitting jobs because they are unhappy. They are doing so because they realize they could be happier. After facing one of the most challenging placement seasons in years, many are left with the feeling o... more

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Krishna Vij
Vice President of TeamLease Digital with expertise in early career recruitment
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Piyush Shah
Co-founder of InMobi and President of Glance, an InMobi subsidiary, who shares insights on career pivots and entrepreneurship.
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Karthik Srinivasan
Communications strategy consultant, author of Building Brand YOU
Episode: "Can you even have a personal brand without any work experience?"
Abhishek Kabhi
Recent graduate from IIT Kharagpur, working as an associate at a data analytics firm.
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Professor Raj Srinivasan
Teaches strategy at the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
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Srikanth Rajagopalan
CEO of Perfuse Account Aggregation and former member of the Amazon Pay team in India
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Prasadh MS
Leads workforce research and communications at Xpheno
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Aayush Agarwal
IIM alumnus and colleague at The Ken
The Ken
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Host

Akshaya Chandrasekaran
Host of an early careers podcast that navigates the challenges faced by young professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Good Content bit needs better hosting

    I love the show, and the content. I eagerly look forward to it each Tuesday even.

    However in the latest uncut episode (no 10) the sheer amount of “mm hmmms” and “yeahs” made it very hard to listen to. They are like a constant string of interruption when I am listening to what the guest has to say.

    Apple Podcasts
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    frostuchiha97
    Indiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the valuable content and insights, indicating enthusiasm for the practical advice offered.
Some feedback points towards a need for improvement in hosting dynamics, specifically regarding interruptions during guests' speaking times.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#11
India/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#146
India/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to make meetings not suck with Steven Rogelberg
Q: Is there a way to navigate this situation better if my manager doesn't see the value of one-on-one meetings?
Suggesting a small, regular meeting can help initiate the practice and allow your manager to recognize its benefits over time.
How to make meetings not suck with Steven Rogelberg
Q: What should my mindset be when I'm going into this one-on-one meeting?
Your focus should be on expressing your needs and concerns, while also recognizing that it is a space primarily set for you to be heard and supported.
How to 'fight' for your promotion
Q: How do you make a case for your promotion?
You need to align with your manager and present your business criticality and long-term value to the organization.
How to make the leap from "grunt work" to real work
Q: How do you generally respond to complaints from your team about grunt work?
Shresth explained he makes it a point to clarify the value of tasks to the team and connect their work to the bigger picture.
How to make the leap from "grunt work" to real work
Q: Did you ever try approaching your manager about taking on different tasks?
Matthew revealed he had three managers in five months, and whenever he suggested automating tasks, the response was dismissive.

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This podcast explores the nuanced experiences that young professionals face as they navigate the early stages of their careers. Key topics include mentorship, personal branding, job satisfaction, and navigating the complexities of workplace dynamics, particularly through the lens of intergenerational relationships and boundaries. Listeners are likely to find relatable conversations that emphasize emotional intelligence, career transitions, and strategic decision-making in the context of professional development. The format often includes insights from a diverse range of guests, providing listeners with varied perspectives and practical advice tailored for the evolving job market.

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1. Annie Duke
2. Krishna Vij
3. Piyush Shah
4. Karthik Srinivasan
5. Abhishek Kabhi
6. Professor Raj Srinivasan
7. Srikanth Rajagopalan
8. Prasadh MS

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