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Top Five Most Important Career Advices For College Graduates About To Join Their First Job

Sep 28, 2016 | Students

 

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Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter in every student’s life. While there are some who decide to go for further studies, there are many who embark on their journey to make successful careers. Many students wait for their graduation day so that they can step outside from classroom learning into real life learning. It is an exciting at the same time skittish feeling. It is exciting because finally you are going to be independent in all senses and skittish because it is a completely different world you are about to enter.

It is natural to have all these feeling but there is no need to be overly anxious about the transition you are about to make. The following advices will help you make a smooth transition and open your minds to the endless possibilities that the future holds.

Think Of Your Career As A Series Of Experiences –
Before starting your career, it is important to have a positive attitude and the best way to do that is by looking at your career as a series of experiences. If you are open to learning and make it a priority throughout your life then it won’t matter how long you worked with a particular employer or what subject you majored in during college. Not only would you be able to expand your knowledge and skills but also feel accomplished and succeed in your career.

Don’t Settle For A Job You Don’t Like –
Don’t make your career a mere means to pay the bills. That’s not why you paid for graduation. Write down all the things that you are passionate about and research well about the prospective career options they have to offer. Don’t just accept any job offer that may come your way. Your career is for your entire life and you cannot keep doing something that you absolutely hate for your entire life. Neither you are going to survive nor are you going to succeed in life.

Don’t Be Afraid To Take Risks –
Even if you end up with a job that you don’t like, doesn’t mean you have to submit to it. Many times it happens with people that the jobs that appeal to them on paper don’t interest them anymore once they start working. If it happens with you too, don’t dwell too much into self-doubt. Instead, be prepared to take risks early in your career. If you don’t like the job you are doing, don’t be afraid to change it. Remember, it is all part of the experience and the more experiences you get the better it is for your own growth.

Look For A Mentor –
Before starting to work, students tend to make a lot of plans and build a dream life revolving around their professional and personal life. It is a great practice but to make all your dreams a reality, you need regular guidance. And for guidance, you need a mentor. The first thing a fresh graduate needs to do after entering the first job is to look for a mentor who lives your desired life, both professional and personal. While it is important to experience and learn things on your own, there is no harm in learning from others experiences as well.

Travel –
We do not say this just because professional life can get too much to handle at times but also because it is important to keep your mind and body refreshed. Travel is the best way you can keep yourself inspired. Also, we all are working in a global marketplace and your knowledge of different places can get you ahead in your career. So, travel as much as you can, learn about different cultures and invest some time learning new languages. That’s how you will become an indispensable resource.

All the best!

About Megha Raizada –
Megha Raizada is a professional writer working with the premium job portal Naukrigulf.com. She has a keen interest in the global job market, but also loves to keep a track of everything interesting happening around the globe. When not writing or browsing the Internet, you will find her creating furniture out of used tires. You can reach her at Twitter and Google+.

 

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