So you’ve just graduated from college. Congratulations. Even though it was a long time ago, I’ll never forget how I felt. I was so apprehensive about joining the workforce, never having worked in an office with professionals before. Maybe you have and maybe you haven’t but it’s different than anything else you’ve ever experienced. Before now, you were an intern or a student-on-loan (or the boss’s kid). Regardless, it’s different now.
The economic grief that began in earnest last fall makes things different too. Every company needs every employee to produce more for the same or less money. Many things are contracting. Just because you landed a job doesn’t mean you have it made. You need to fill your position. If you fail, there are many other people ready to fill your spot.
Begin now to demonstrate self-leadership and take control of your career. Every business needs workers who can exercise leadership principles. Leading yourself first is a prerequisite to future leadership roles. You can begin right now by learning six things the rest of us would like you to know. [click to continue…]
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