How to Succeed in Your First Job Out of College

Jumping into your first “real” job after graduation is exciting and new, but it can also be overwhelming. There are a lot of unknowns, like: What should you do? Where should you spend your time? What conversations do you need to have? Tori Dunlap, entrepreneur and finance educator, outlines her top advice on how you can quickly grow and succeed in your first job out of college.

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Tori, Class of 2016, shares her post-grad experience
0:38 Set day-to-day and big-picture expectations with your boss
1:01 Get to know your coworkers
1:23 Bond and socialize with colleagues outside the office
1:40 Ask for feedback and act on it
2:17 Prioritize time for learning (upskilling, on-the-job training, educational content, informational interviews, etc.)
2:50 Ask your manager about the professional development budget (courses, webinars, conferences, etc.)
3:00 Your first job is an important opportunity to learn. Ask all the questions!
3:13 How to stand out among your coworkers, no matter your experience level

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[NedFlanders]

Dont take this the wrong way, but genuine question - how do you graduate at 21, do a social media intern for 1 year and then become head of marketing, PR etc for a F500 company at 22? thought these roles were reserved for people with 20+ years experience. Either way, well done on doing it.

[SafiullahWasiullah]

Love the way you explain. Regards from #SafiullahWasiullah