There are three fundamental components of success I have identified in my early professional experience: consistency, curiosity, and confidence. It is important to stay consistent in the workplace, but it is also important to stay consistent with yourself. Take the time to show up and invest in yourself as you would for your employer. Stay curious and don’t be afraid to ask questions! We are always continuing to grow, embrace learning new concepts and remain open to change. Stay confident in yourself and don’t forget to acknowledge hard work from yourself and others around you. Confident energy will gleam a positive attitude and always lead to success, positive mindsets will attract positive outcomes.
The first job is definitely the hardest - it can be incredibly intimidating to step into a workplace, manage expectations, and try to comfortably fit into an existing team structure. While there is truth in that saying yes to everything will be a great gateway into fantastic opportunities, it\'s important to remember your own capacity and to take care of yourself as well. Establishing boundaries can be tough, but it\'s an important step to avoid burnout and maintain a steady level of productivity. There\'s no point in saying yes to everything in the short term if it leads to a lower quality of work and life in the long term. Brandon Marquez, Class of 2020, Addressable Account Manager "Ad Operations" at Hulu
The workplace in 2022 is a rapidly changing, dynamic environment, and whatever you find yourself doing today, most likely will not be what you find yourself doing 2, 4, 6 years down the road. In order to make yourself resilient against change (such as the loss of jobs to AI, economic downturns, and other disruptions, you need to continue to develop skills you have learned over the last 4 years, as well as develop new skills. Embrace growth and a learning mindset and you will become a valuable resource for your employer. You will also add to your life expectancy and overall happiness.
As you step foot into your new jobs, it is imperative to get to know the entire building top to bottom. Find something in common with as many as you can. Share your passion, energy, and excitement in being new to the company each day within the organization. I refer to the acronym, (F.O.R.D.) - Family - Occupation - Recreation - Dreams. Use those (4) themes to foster connections, you will quickly find that speaking on any of those will come easy and allow you to create connections. You will love coming to work each day having built these connections across the org chart. Zachary Hall, \'09 W.P. Carrey - Morrison School, B.A. Business Administration
As an ASU grad you have proven to be smart, capable and possess skills to join the workforce, but how many opportunities for career growth do you have? The answer is countless. The exact number is only bound by how many of the 8 billion citizens of earth you know. Covid has taught us that business can be conducted remotely, but it cannot replace the power of a handshake or a hug. Who can you meet, and what doors can they open for you? Brandon Gerson BS Supply Chain Management May 2007
I would say when it comes to getting a job in todays workforce it\'s not going to come easy getting that dream job. Do your research on the company before accepting an offer or interviewing. Make the best use of your time if something good comes across your way, use it as a stepping block to get to where you want to go. Figure out your direct end goal asap and work towards that and only that! Strive for what you deserve and not what you are just offered, cause you are worth more than that. -Business Law (class of 2015)
My main piece of advice is to get passionate about something. Many of you likely have a job already lined up — which is great — however, many still don’t know which career path they want to take. Find something that is going to lead to you fulfilling your personal goals, and build interest in it. To build interest you have to learn by doing, learn by reading, and learn by networking and then be honest with yourself if you’re going to be good at it and won’t mind doing it for the next 40 years. Search as fast as you can, because employers get caught up on your timeline.
Be sure to choose a career path or industry that interests you and aligns with your values. The pandemic forced so many of us to reevaluate our priorities, personally and professionally, and one of my biggest takeaways is to feel like a person of value rather than just a number in the workplace. If you\'re unsure of where to start, reach out to an employment agency or career coach. I enjoy working in the entertainment industry but more importantly, I value being at an organization that promotes flexibility and prioritizes wellness.