My First Job Podcast

About My First Job Podcast

My First Job Podcast features real career stories from Indian professionals across every industry — from first-generation job seekers to senior leaders. Hosted by Venu Gopal Nair, each episode gives Indian freshers and young professionals honest, practical insights into navigating their first job, making career choices, and building a fulfilling professional life in India. This show is built for Indian freshers, final-year students, and early-career professionals who want real perspectives — not textbook advice — on how careers actually unfold in India. 39 episodes in. New episode every week. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts

Publisher

Venu Gopal Nair

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2024

Latest episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Careers in India Few Would Dare to Follow - Cheesemaking

   While editing, we made a change in the opening sequence - because you need to know the risks that Namrata took From Boardrooms to Cheeseboards: How Curiosity Built an Unconventional Career What happens when a management consultant with a successful corporate career decides to follow an unexpected passion and ends up building an award-winning artisanal cheese brand in Chennai? In this episode of My First Job, we sit down with Namrata Sundaresan, co-founder of Kase Cheese, to explore a career journey that defies conventional expectations. From studying engineering and management, working in HR, marketing, research, and consulting, to discovering the art and science of cheesemaking, Namrata's story is a masterclass in curiosity, reinvention, and lifelong learning. This conversation goes far beyond cheese. It explores how careers evolve when we remain open to opportunities, embrace experimentation, and allow our interests to guide us toward meaningful work. Namrata shares how travel, food, entrepreneurship, personal loss, and a willingness to keep learning helped her discover a craft that eventually became a thriving business with social impact at its core. You'll learn how an unconventional idea became a scalable enterprise, why curiosity is one of the most valuable career skills, how artisan businesses can create sustainable livelihoods, and why success often comes from being willing to receive opportunities—not just seek them. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build a career outside traditional paths, transition into a completely new field, or turn a passion into a business, this episode offers inspiration, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on what a successful career can look like. Listen now to discover why some of the most rewarding careers are the ones nobody plans for.

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   My First Job Trailer

   This is the trailer of My First Job. this podcast has real stories and real career journeys from people who have built successful careers Subscribe, like and share for fresher jobs India, first job tips, campus to corporate, career advice India, naukri tips, job interview India, professional growth India,

3. 

   13 Jun 2026

   Why A Career in Logistics Will Never Disappear

   What does a career in logistics really look like? How do products move across countries, industries, and continents? And what does it take to go from selling photocopiers to helping launch a cargo airline? In this episode of My First Job, we speak with Kochat Narendran, a logistics and supply chain professional with more than 35 years of experience across automation, consumer electronics, freight forwarding, express logistics, and aviation. Narendran shares how an unexpected career path led him into one of the world's most essential industries. From his early days at Xerox learning the fundamentals of sales and customer relationships, to helping build market-leading logistics businesses, he explains the skills that matter most in a rapidly changing world. This conversation explores careers in logistics, supply chain management, freight forwarding, cargo transportation, international trade, sales, operations, and leadership. Narendran discusses how technology has transformed logistics, why relationship-building remains a competitive advantage, and how young professionals can create long-term career growth through adaptability and continuous learning. You will also hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about global cargo movement, managing large operational teams, handling crises, building business networks, and the complex process of sourcing and launching cargo aircraft. Whether you are a student considering an MBA in Logistics, a young professional exploring supply chain careers, or someone interested in how global commerce actually works, this episode offers practical insights, career advice, and real-world lessons from decades of industry experience. Key Topics: Logistics careers, supply chain management, freight forwarding, cargo airlines, international shipping, sales skills, networking, leadership, aviation logistics, career development, operations management, and future opportunities in India's growing logistics sector.

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