11 Ways That School Has Perfectly Prepared You For Your First Job

You've had YEARS of training. Put it all to good use and launch your career with EY.

1. Time management.

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How you learned it: By juggling five classes, that play you were in, and your job at the campus center and still coming out on top.

How you'll use it: You'll meet all your deadlines like a boss. (And your boss will love it. Haha.)

2. Taking advantage of perks.

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How you learned it: Chasing down free food anywhere you could find it on campus like a true maniac.

How you'll use it: By keeping both eyes open 24/7 for emails notifying employees of free anything (but especially food).

3. Taking on big projects on your own.

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How you learned it: By doing just that — over the last four years, you've done bigger and bigger projects solo and nailed every single one.

How you'll use it: By being the guy/lady in the room who volunteers to take on something challenging.

4. Utilizing caffeine.

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How you learned it: Quickly.

How you'll use it: Continuously.

5. Working in groups...

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How you learned it: By doing SO MANY GROUP PROJECTS. ENDLESS GROUP PROJECTS.

How you'll use it: Sorry to to be the one to tell you this, but...there are group projects at real jobs too. :(

6. ...and sometimes groups of people you don't like.

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How you learned it: Remember Becky, who you hated and kept being assigned to work with? Or maybe it was Dave? Whoever it was, you made it work and came out with a successful project every time, right?

How you'll use it: At some point, you will definitely work with someone you aren't a huge fan of. But you know how to do that, so you're all good.

7. Knowing when to nap.

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How you learned it: Trial and error.

How you'll use it: Wisely.

8. Giving presentations.

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How you learned it: The most effective way — by doing millions of them!

How you'll use it: The high quality of the first presentations you give in the professional world will give you a big leg up.

9. Occasionally fakin' it till you make it.

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How you learned it: When from time to time you weren't prepared for class (and still came off looking impressively smart).

How you'll use it: While you're being trained and everything is still new, you'll manage to still get things done right and on time with a smile on your face.

10. Communicating effectively with superiors.

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How you learned it: Your professors all love you. Nailed it.

How you'll use it: By being a professional whose day-to-day communication is on point and admired.

11. Confidence.

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How you learned it: It grew along with your talents.

How you'll use it: Confidence is impressive, it inspires trust, and it keeps you focused. Look at you! You're ready for the big time.