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The first day on the job is the most challenging, but everything after comes a lot easier.
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Be direct about your expectations and make your intentions obvious.
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Establishing relationships with mentors who believe in you is, quite possibly, the most important thing you can do.
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Don't put off making important decisions.
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Set goals every day, every week, every month, every year.
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Never fear failure. It will come, but just as easily go.
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Always have faith in yourself and your ambitions.
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Don't make important decisions based on what you think others expect.
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Chances are everyone around you is as uncomfortable or anxious as you are.
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You will have awkward interactions with your co-workers in the workplace.
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Don't be afraid to admit when you're wrong.
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Mistakes? You will inevitably rack them up.
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Don't hide who you are.
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Happy hour doesn't mean what it meant in college.
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It's OK if you get passed on for a position or a project that you really wanted.
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Remember: No one is perfect, even if everyone looks like they've got it all down.
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Don't be afraid to speak up in meetings or when your boss asks for feedback.
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You will realize offices are actually really awkward. *bumps bathroom door into boss's face*
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Stick together with the friends you make in the process.
Most importantly: DON'T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!
