What advice would you give new college graduates about launching themselves into the workforce? Beginning May 12, 2013, I facilitated a discussion around this question on LinkedIn. The hundreds of responses offered a wealth of advice and insight about what it takes to make a successful transition from college into the workforce. I distilled the discussion down into twelve key pieces of advice — “rules” if you will — for getting off to a good start in one’s career. Each rule is adapted from a quote from a participant in the discussion. (There often were multiple postings with similar themes, so these are simply selections.)
Twelve Rules for New Grads
What to tell your favorite graduate about how to succeed in the workplace.
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