Wednesday, July 9

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How to get the most out of your first job

After sending countless resumes, landing a few interviews, and finally getting an offer you have a lot to celebrate. Landing your first job is a great accomplishment. That doesn’t mean that your work is over, however. In fact, now that you’re in your first job, the work is just beginning. That’s because how you leverage your time at your first position can affect your career success for the rest of your life. For example, though most people don’t negotiate their first salary, its important to become comfortable discussing your pay early on. Those who negotiate their salary make on average $500k to $1 million more over their lifetime. That’s because your starting salary affects every raise and bonus you get afterwards. Plus it’s important to become adept at asking for what you need...