Episode Details

How to Succeed in Your First Job Out of College

18 Oct 2021

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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 In this HBR collaboration with Tori Dunlap, you'll learn how to make educated decisions about your money and your career. Learn more about Tori Dunlap at: https://herfirst100k.com https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k https://www.tiktok.com/@herfirst100k Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #jobadvice #firstjob #career

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