5 mistakes not to make at your first job

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5 MISTAKES NOT TO MAKE AT YOUR FIRST JOB

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Even if you graduated with honors and were a superstar during your summer internship, starting your first job can bring on a whole new set of challenges. You have a big learning curve ahead of you, you need to feel your way around the office culture, and you want to impress a group of people with whom who you’ll probably be working for a very long time.

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5 MISTAKES NOT TO MAKEAT YOUR FIRST JOB

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1. Getting into Office Politics

Gossiping by the water cooler when you should be working will hardly make a good impression on your boss. When the office politicking or complaining starts,

it’s okay to smile, nod—and not get involved.

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2. Don’t be a Super Employee on First Day

No one ever appreciates the overeager new employee who thinks she can solve all the department’s problems before even really understanding how things work.

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3. Not Asking for Help

No one will expect you to know everything. In fact, if you’re unclear on something, your co-workers probably prefer that you ask questions now instead of guessing

and making a mistake you’ll have to fix later.

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4. Not Communicating Enough

Be sure to communicate anything important that comes up—including the bad news. The last thing you want is for your boss to be in a meeting and hear about something

for the first time, leaving him/her unprepared.

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5. Not Appreciating the Opportunity

Even if your first job isn’t necessarily your dream job, don’t dismiss it as a waste of time. Think instead about the new experiences you’re gaining—running meetings, putting together presentations, dealing with clients, or even just spending time at a

company that will look great on your resume.

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