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If you were 23 again... |
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at 23.... |
| Date Posted: |
08/13/2002 |
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Hello. I am trying to get some opinions from anyone who may want to lend their experience and perspective. I will warn you that it is a very general question that is looking for a narrow answer based on your individual perspective.
My question is this: if you were a recent General Business Grad, coming from a small private school, what career path would you pursue in today's economy? That is, if you could go back to being 23 years old, what would you do? There is one assumption: You are to assume that you are highly ambitious and predisposed to seek substantial wealth and income as a by-product of your career.
Any insight that you can contribute would be deeply appreciated.
- Darren S. |
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I agree with the previous poster -- be strategic, not tactical with your job search. Don't consider money when choosing a job, consider experience, potential responsibility and exposure to industry heavy hitters. Grads get caught up in the salary thing, and I'm telling you that half the fun of living is struggling when you first start out. I look back on my days making $24K living in Boston and remember them very fondly. If you're smart and hard-working, you'll escalate quickly.
You also want a mentor who will teach you about the "big picture" of the business as well as help you develop your career.
Lastly, don't kill yourself. Balance life and work. Working a 100 hrs/week is no way to live. People who can get the job done right in 50 hrs/week are just as valuable and often are able to develop themselves as a person outside of work -- which makes you much more interesting, and I would argue, employable as your career progresses.
Good luck.
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