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Top 10 Take Charge Tips for New College Grads

Dec 23rd, 2009  |  Categories:  Also in this issue..., Career Advice
Kathryn Marion
1. Seriously consider what you want to do with your life and commit your goals to paper. Numerous studies have shown that simply having goals in mind (may) increase your chances of achieving them…but putting them in writing, referring to them on a daily basis, and using them to guide your decisions exponentially increases your probability for success. 2. Surround yourself with competent people who will help you along the path to your goals. Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum, so don&…

Kathryn Marion

Kathryn Marion is dedicated to sharing advice and resources to help students and graduates prepare for a smooth and successful transition from college to the real world of work and independent living. She is a College-to-Career columnist on Examiner.com, author of GRADS: TAKE CHARGE of Your First Year After College!, and a frequent contributor to other college grad websites and blogs. You can follow Kathryn on Twitter through @Tips4Grads and find additional resources at www.GradsTakeCharge.com.