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Starting a new job isn't easy, especially if it's your very first "real" job. These resources will help you get started on a new job, even if it's your first one, and stay put -- at least for now.
New Job Horror Stories - Horror Stories from Your First Day a…
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Give advice to recent graduates who are starting their first real jobs
From College Campus to Corporate Climate: Your First Job
Your performance in the classroom impacted you alone, while at work your performance impacts the organization as a whole, your bosses, and your co-workers. The transition from college to work isn't a simple one but these guidelines should help.
Your First Job: Making a Good Impression
Most of what you learned in school will not prepare you for your first job, even if you did an internship. More will be expected of you when you're no longer a student. Follow these four rules and you'll make your new employer happy she hired you.
Starting a New Job
Starting a new job can be very stressful. You'll have to form new relationships, learn where everything is, and who you can trust, in addition to learning how to do your new job. It can be pretty overwhelming, but the advice you find here will help.
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