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    News 1 min read

    14 things to keep in mind as you start your career

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    Feeling discouraged at the office? Unsure of where your path will lead you? That’s normal. Just ask any successful person before you, doubts and uncertainties inevitably haunt us at certain stages of our careers – especially when we’re just starting off. Remember to brush it off when you feel discouraged and keep this wisdom and advice for young professionals in mind as you pursue your own personal and professional happiness.

     

    1. Treat others with respect and compassion – always

     

    2. Accept who you are

     

    3. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you

     

    4. Think before you speak – especially at the office

     

    5. Be deliberate about the choices you are taking in life

     

    6. Don’t dwell on the past

     

    7. Face your fears and your mistakes straight on

     

    8. Keep your envious side in check – it will only make you miserable

     

    9. A good workplace is a place of trust

     

    10. Always stay in touch with your passion

     

    11. Tenacity is a must

     

    12. Success shouldn’t be a result, but a process

     

    13. Grit will take you far

     

    14. Live and work in the moment

     

     

     

    Learn more about how to boost your career with an international internship.

     

    Sources & Photos: Instagram

    Photo 1. based on The Little Businessman, by J Stimp, CC-by-2.0

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