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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Three pieces of advice that I think are applicable to all (most?) career tracks:

1. Recognize that *you* brings specific skills to the table. You have specific value. You do not need to be like everyone else to be successful, you need to be the best version of you that you can be. Focus on your strengths and work towards constantly improving in those areas. Don’t ignore your weak areas, but do understand that you will never be able to improve on your weaknesses as much as you can bolster your strengths.

2. Understand that it’s okay to say “let me consider some options and get back to you” or “I’m not completely sure about that, let me confirm and follow up” and then actually follow up. Almost every powerful person I have ever worked with would much rather have someone quiet that they can trust to be accurate and dependable than some blowhard who always has a quick response.

3. Network. Every job I’ve had since my first I got because I knew someone. Build and maintain your network as if it’s part of your job. [/quote]

I never thought about #1. Thank you :)[/quote]

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