Stuff I wish I knew when I was a fresh graduate

Stuff I wish I knew when I was a fresh graduate
Jobstreet content teamupdated on 10 March, 2022
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stuff i wish i knew as a fresh grad

 

We know life as fresh graduate is tough — entering the workforce is a big step, you're confronted with so many choices at once and adulting starts to feel real. But we're here to help! We've collaborated with The Woke Salaryman to present in a fun way some things you should consider as a fresh graduate. What's the right job and company for you? How do you get through the door? And most importantly, how do you keep your sanity and identity through it all!

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three phases of employment

 

choosing the right company

 

simple diagram to compare job offers

 

what if i can only get a low pay job

 

better than no job

 

getting through the door

 

many years experience but low pay

 

if donald trump can be president

 

they should be afraid of you

 

if you want to get a head start

 

Freelance in your uni

 

show that you love the company

 

network with people

 

show that you are a problem solver

 

keeping your sanity and identity

 

How do you decide between doing what you love and what pays the bill?

 

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passion vs what pays

 

life is more than just being an employee

 

what's your dream

 

unrealistic dream

 

dream plan

 

plan a

 

plan b

 

many ways to pursue your dreams

 

we dream the most in our university years

 

let go of your dreams for a while

 

our advice

 

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We sure hope that was helpful. While keeping your dreams in check to advance in the working world, don't let go of them and remember to revisit them from time to time!

 

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