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First things first: Decide on the career path you want to pursue.
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Use networking and job search tools (like LinkedIn) to your full advantage.
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Talk to people in the industry to find out where your skills could fit within it.
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Ask yourself what you really want and make a plan for how you are going to get it.
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Craft a killer resume that shows recruiters who you are quickly and effectively.
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Know how to walk an employer through your résumé without putting them to sleep.
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Get over your fear of the dreaded phone interview, because it's going to happen eventually.
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Prepare yourself for when the interviewer turns the meeting over to you.
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Asking questions is not only a great tool for proving your interest, but it's also a good way to ease any anxiety you have about the spotlight.
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Remember to follow up.
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When negotiating salary, learn how to demand that you are paid your worth — without necessarily coming off as demanding.
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But remember that the salary isn't the only thing that matters.
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Take breaks without wasting the day away.
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Become more efficient and less distracted to make yourself invaluable.
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Work hard without allowing it to be a pain in the neck.
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Become an expert of your craft using Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule.
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Use podcasts as a way to keep tabs on your industry even when you aren't in the office.
