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I often get asked questions by interns or younger friends about what advice I can offer to those starting out in the workforce. Here are eight snapshots of what I share to those new to the workforce
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I think this article is highlighting the importance of getting noticed and getting to know a lot of colleagues. I think the idea of asking lots of questions is actually quite important to keep in mind because for me, I tend not to ask a question and rather try to find the answer by myself later on. However, reading this article, I understand that asking question is not a way of bothering others, but a chance to get to know things as well as the person I am asking. Also, the last point, which is being happy about where you are and what you are working for, is significant when getting a job or an intern. I believe that if I am happy with where I am working at, I would be definitely willing to research my organization further. I think this article effectively mentioned basic recommendation for those who are new to the workforce.
I think that the most interesting suggestion of the eight is the fourth, to really take your lunch break. I saw this suggested on an article about relieving stress, and I can see how this would have manifold effects towards getting noticed. Taking a lunch break de-stresses and allows you to work better when you return, according to the other article, so you'll work more efficiently, get more done, and get noticed. Taking lunch give you time to network and get to know someone new, expanding your social circle at work so that you have more resources and also building connections in the larger picture. It will also help you be happier because you are less stressed, more noticed, etc. It seems to be a real feedback loop all centered around taking your time for lunch.
This article combines a few of the lessons that Joe Pino has taught us over the past semester. It is definitely important to know as much as possible about the company you work for, and to be constantly on your toes, ready to learn more and eager to ask questions. It's so true that you never know who you're gone meet; it could be that you'll run into your next employer while washing hands in the bathroom or waiting impatiently on a very long elevator ride. But it is also very important to remember that overworking yourself is counterproductive. It is crucial to take that lunch break, because coming back to a project refreshed and with new eyes is ten times more useful than struggling through and trying to finish something from the same perspective.
To me, it seems that most of the things in this article are common sense. Asking questions seems like a natural thing to do when you are in a new work environment. You can't possibly know and understand everything, so why wouldn't you ask questions? The items about networking and getting to know your colleagues seem like a natural thing as well. How can you possibly work in a new environment without ever talking to someone? You should be talking to the people around you, getting answers to the questions you have, and working as hard as you can in any new job in order to establish your position in the company, no matter what position that is.
I can't figure out why this person wrote this article. It seems like they decided to have 8 key points on being new at work, realized they didn't actually have 8 points' worth of material and then went ahead and wrote the article anyways. I agree with Jess that all of these points seem like common sense. I do appreciate the whole "be happy, take your lunch break thing". Yes, that's a pretty obvious one, but I think it's easy to get too wrapped up in work and forget what truly matters. After all, what's the point of being successful if you're not happy enough to enjoy it?
This article was helpful in some ways, but I agree with Camille and Jess. A lot of it seems like common sense. In particular, the advice of going the extra mile shouldn't even have to be repeated anymore. With it being so difficult to land a job out of college in the first place, it is sort of expected that anyone new to the work force is going to give it their all. I think it's good that this author suggested to always take your lunch break. Taking time for yourself is a point that you don't think someone would have to make, but they do. I know that in past jobs I would often barely take a lunch break and stay late way past my work hours. I did this because I wanted to go the extra mile and work to the quality I expected of myself. However, there comes a point where working that long becomes counterproductive. The other points are sort of obvious.
I'm with Camille, Jess, and Jess on this one. I see two possible scenarios for the intended audience. The first is people of moderate intelligence and higher, who need to be reminded that they have common sense. The second, is dimwitted morons who have no common sense at all. I'm going to go with the latter. I see no point in the article, and no point in commenting on it either.
This is a really good list. I would hope that it is also a really obvious list as well. I think this a great list on how to be successful in life no matter what your doing, even if your a student. I especially think the "go the extra mile" one is important in any sort of thing you are involved in. Thats one of the things my parents always told me was dont just do the minimum. It really is true that sometimes just doing a little something extra can get you father in life or just make a huge difference in someone else's day. One thing I would add to this list is to never underestimate the power of being nice. sometimes just your attitude or a few words or actions here or there can make a huge difference in the way that people perceive you and thus the way they treat you which just keeps things heading in a good direction all around.
I feel like articles such as these keep repeating the same thing. It never changes. We get it. Nothing ever seems new because all of the things mentioned are simple things that everyone should know. These are basic tools for anything in life really and can be applied to so many places. I suppose it's good to keep repeating the same information a lot so it sticks with us and what not, but then again, it is common sense and pretty standard methodology.
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