When you\u2019re just beginning your career, it\u2019s easy to make mistakes. To help you avoid them, here are seven things you shouldn\u2019t do if you want to build a strong start for your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Wait until graduation to start doing something<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A university diploma alone won\u2019t get you a great job. Employers want people with experience. Don\u2019t wait until you finish school, start early. Try internships, student projects or case competitions. Real experience will help you stand out when you start looking for a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Choose jobs only for the money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Money is important, but it shouldn\u2019t be the main reason you pick a job. At the beginning, focus on learning, gaining skills and finding work you enjoy. As Steve Jobs said, the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you follow your interests, the money will come later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Be afraid to talk about salary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you\u2019re new, don\u2019t be scared to ask about pay. Before the interview, find out what other companies offer for the same job. During the interview, ask about salary, bonuses and work conditions. It\u2019s better to know everything in advance than to feel disappointed later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Go with the flow and have no goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s okay if you\u2019re not sure what you want right away, but you should still try to set some goals. People who know where they\u2019re going are usually more successful and happier. Start thinking now about what really interests you and what kind of work you\u2019d like to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Forget about life outside of work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Working all the time doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll succeed faster. If you never rest, you\u2019ll get tired, stressed and unhappy. Don\u2019t sacrifice your health or personal life. Balance is important, it helps you stay creative and motivated in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Change jobs too often<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s normal to look for better opportunities, but switching jobs every few months can hurt your career. Employers may think you\u2019re not serious. Staying in one place for a while helps you grow and may give you a chance to move into a higher position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Take everyone\u2019s advice too seriously<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re young, everyone wants to tell you what to do. Listen, but make your own choices. The beginning of your career is the best time to try new things, take risks and learn from mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start early, stay curious, keep balance and make smart choices. You\u2019ll build a strong foundation for your future career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you\u2019re just beginning your career, it\u2019s easy to make mistakes. To help you avoid them, here are seven things you shouldn\u2019t do if you want to build a strong start for your future. Do not: 1. Wait until graduation to start doing something A university diploma alone won\u2019t get you a great job. Employers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-resources","tag-candidates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions\/232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gainrep.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}