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First Job Fundamentals - Take Notes

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One habit you'll want to carry over from school to your new career is taking a LOT of notes. Take notes on everything, even the things you think you'll remember. It's a very different experience to watch someone do a task, than it is to do it yourself - and if you didn't take enough notes, you may have to ask to be shown again. That's a serious black mark for you.

As we discussed last week, a new job throws a lot at you very fast - not just content, but tasks, and people, and changes to your life outside of work. Expecting yourself to remember all of that is unrealistic. So take notes. Not only will it help you keep up with the new job, it'll help you relax because you know it's all written down.

We have several podcasts on this topic that you will find helpful:

We'll be back next week with more practical guidance. If you can't wait, you can find all the follow-up emails here.

The Career Tools Team