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Five Tips for Entry-Level Job Seekers

Monday, March 04, 2013

One of the most difficult transitions you’ll make in your career is the switch from sheltered academia life into the dog-eat-dog world of corporate America.

The Red Bull-powered all-nighters in university libraries and the professional work environment can seem like two irreconcilable worlds, but surely four years and $200k must be worth something more than one line on the resume. Entry-level jobs are also often hotbeds of user error: they’re where we screw up our work the most.

But entry-level jobs aren’t just for recent grads; often when switching careers, we have to restart at the bottom of the food chain to establish a new professional record. So wherever you are in your career, if you’re planning to enter a new industry, here are a couple tips to bear in mind, courtesy of LifeHacker.

  Accept Your Newbie Status Entry-level jobs are going to require you put in the grunt work before you are given real responsibility. The most important thing to do here is show you have good work ethic.
  Remain on Top of It This isn’t college anymore. Punctuality matters. So does getting your work down and generally staying organized.
  Company Culture You don’t have to change your entire personality for the company (please don’t), but you do need to show a vested interested in understanding the company and getting to know its employees. When you first arrive, go out of your way to introduce yourself and never eat lunch alone.
  Q&A Good professionals are curious, and curious people ask questions. Don’t think that just because you’re junior, you can’t ask questions about a certain project or the company as a whole. Ask questions, and listen to the answers. Use this as a learning experience and you’ll propel up the corporate ladder in a flash.

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