Drew McLellan has issued a clarion call for us to serve career advice to college grads, creating a (fre)e-book for graduates, equipping them with a fighting chance entering the workforce.
"I remember how scary it was. 20+ years later, I shake my head at the mistakes the grads make while trying to vie for my attention. So I decided we (yes WE) could give them a gift that will put that digital camera to shame. We can help them get that job"
Drew asks for comments or blog posts, so here’s my advice:
Be Enthusiastic, Be Flexible, Be Younique
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Enthusiasm: Have enthusiasm about yourself and what you bring to the table. And bring it all. Enough of the ho-hum, we need more humdingers.
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Flexible: Know what you don’t know – and a big part of that is the future. There aren’t many who are doing exactly what they planned on 20 years ago. Stay focused on your goal, but maintain peripheral vision to all possibilities.
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Unique: Be you, boldly. Trying to be something you’re not in the interview will …well…it’s a lie. Remember, bold and obnoxious are not synonymous.
What’s your advice? As Drew says, someone helped us at one time or another – and who knows, maybe you’ll find your next employee (c’mon web developer!).
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