The ROCS Podcast

February 17, 2026

Episode 62: From the Marines to Mentorship: Building Careers Through Training

From entry-level to leadership, Linus shares lessons on career growth, military-to-civilian transition, data center careers, and how to stand out at work.\

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January 31, 2026

Episode 61: ROCS Wrapped 2025

Sage and Piper share their career growth stories at ROCS Grad Staffing, offering advice on promotions, mentorship, and succeeding in entry-level recruiting roles.

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January 4, 2026

Episode 60: How to Thrive in a Remote Job: Remote Work Tips for Entry-Level Professionals

Learn how to thrive in a remote job with practical work-from-home tips for entry-level professionals, including productivity, communication, and professionalism.

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December 20, 2025

Episode 59: Office Etiquette for Entry-Level Jobs

Learn essential office etiquette and professionalism tips to succeed in your first entry-level job. From punctuality and dress code to workplace relationships, this episode helps young professionals make a strong first impression.

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September 30, 2025

Episode 58: Regret or Adjustment? Making Sense of a New Job

Starting a new job can feel overwhelming, but is it true regret or just a normal adjustment period? In this episode of Leaving the Nest, we explore common signs of new job doubt, practical ways to reframe early discomfort, and how to know when to stay or move on - all while keeping professionalism and future opportunities in mind.

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August 29, 2025

Episode 57: You Accepted the Job - Here’s What Happens Next episode artwork

Key steps that new employees should take, such as promptly starting the background check and paperwork, providing two weeks' notice at their current job, and preparing for the first day by researching the company, commute, dress code, and more.

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July 26, 2025

Episode 56: From Offer to Onboarding: Navigating Background Checks

This background check process is essentially your "first assignment,” an opportunity to demonstrate your professionalism and responsiveness, so stay transparent, authentic, and timely in your communications. Rushing through the forms or getting defensive will only create more delays and headaches.

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June 9, 2025

Episode 55: Final Interviews - Don't Celebrate Too Soon

I walk you through what it actually means to be a final round candidate and how to handle it like the strategic candidate you are. We’re talking about mindset, like how to stay sharp without spiraling, and I share what to prep for, how to read the room, and why cultural fit isn’t just a buzzword that HR throws around.

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April 30, 2025

Episode 54: Eyes on You: Winning Over the Panel Interview

We cover the essentials about panel job interviews, but also the little things that can make a big difference, like how to engage the whole panel, what to do if you blank on someone’s name, and how to tailor your answers so they actually land with each interviewer.

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April 8, 2025

Episode 53: Standing Out in the Crowd: Mastering Group Interviews

Everything that you need to know about handling a group interview with confidence. I am, of course, talking about the factors that are within your control, the things that will make you stand out in the right ways while others are making rookie mistakes.

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February 14, 2025

Episode 52: How to Lose a Job in 10 Days

From being punctual to managing breaks, I highlight the key factors that can either make or break your success in those critical first days. Showing up to work on time is more important than you might think, and I explain why those extra few minutes could set you apart.

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January 30, 2025

Episode 51: Career Fair Crash Course with Devin Jones

It’s not just about dropping off your resume at a Career Fair. You need to also show maturity and initiative and make connections that will benefit you long after the event ends.

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