LinkedIn is turning 20 this year and in honor of that achievement , they asked people to share the top 20 lessons they wish they knew at the start of their careers. (proves that hindsight can be a really helpful thing when it comes to our careers.)
The top 20 lessons people wish they’d known at the beginning of their careers:
- A healthy work-life balance is important (27%)
- It’s okay to say “no” (26%)
- Be yourself at work (21%)
- It’s okay to make mistakes and fail (20%)
- Stick to your values (17%)
- Be patient (16%)
- Create boundaries and stick to them to prevent burnout (15%)
- Don’t be scared to ask for a pay raise (14%)
- Don’t be afraid to take risks (14%)
- Be open to feedback (14%)
- Don’t take a job just for the salary (13%)
- You don’t have to tick every box of a job description (13%)
- Be open to career changes and pivots (13%)
- Find people who inspire and motivate you (13%)
- Up-skilling on a regular basis is crucial (12%)
- A career break is okay (11%)
- Connecting with others about work is important (11%)
- Never lose perspective (10%)
- Invest in building a good relationship with your boss and colleagues (10%)
- Be your own cheerleader (10%)
Source-Metro
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