EntryLevel’s Post

One thing I'm learning about building something new. Standards have to stay high from the get-go. I recruit for an organization that is new to my city. Some candidates I speak with are skeptical because it sounds too good to be true to them. 🤔 $25,000 worth of career training for free? A weekly stipend? Paid to learn? AND placement assistant afterwards? Is that a real thing? 🤔 The brand recognition is not there yet. They haven't heard the story of transformation yet. But we still got goals and metrics, y'all. Timelines and budgets. So do I.... 📉 lower my standards? 📉 accept subpar talent? 📉 allow poor attitudes, just to fill the seats? Or do I... 📈 Raise my standards even higher? 📈 Take extra time to repaint the vision? 📈 Set expectations earlier? To decide, I'm asking myself which one would future me thank current me for? If you want to set a good precedent, gotta go high from the jump 🛫

Everything we learn in life is a direct result of the experiences, challenges, and triumphs we encounter as we navigate our personal and professional journeys. Regrettably, a significant number of companies tend to overlook entry-level professionals and the value they bring, often viewing them as inexperienced and unpolished. The truth is that recruitment processes are time-consuming and cost-demanding so many organizations will rather spend resources hiring experienced professionals as it's far cost-saving to them. However, if employees only hire candidates based on their CV and experience, they might miss candidates who have the exceptional abilities to bring the desired change in their organization. #startups #entrepreneurs

Your First Job Won’t Be Perfect—and That’s OK 🔄🔑 New grads, your first job isn’t meant to be perfect—it’s meant to teach you. 📚 The lessons you’ll learn—whether it’s how to manage your time ⏳, collaborate with teams 🤝, or communicate effectively 💬—are invaluable. So, this Friday, remind yourself: It’s not about landing your dream job right away. It’s about learning from every opportunity and growing into the professional you want to become. Perfect doesn’t exist. Growth does. 🌱 #FridayMotivation #NewGrads #GrowthJourney #FirstJob #LearningCurve

Today, I had an open discussion with our new cohort of interns on careers and more specifically career paths. 📖 When I started my career I thought the straightforward career ladder climb was the only way to grow and lead. But as I navigated through various roles and industries, I realized that careers are more often like winding roads. 🌪 A few key lessons from my own non-linear journey: 🏁 Embrace Flexibility: Be open to new opportunities, even if they don't align perfectly with your initial plans. Every experience adds value and can lead to unexpected growth. 🏁 Learn Continuously: In every role, there's something new to learn. Keep your curiosity alive and take learnings from the last thing with you to the next thing. This applies to all aspects of life. 🏁 Stay Alert: What I really mean is... always pay attention to what ignites your excitement and what feels like more of a chore. This can lead you to your true passions. 🏁 Network Authentically: Build genuine connections throughout your career and stay close with the ones that inspire you. Mentors and connections will get you to where you want to be. It's okay if your career doesn't follow a straight line, believeeeee me. Just try to trust that someway somehow every step you take is leading you to where you need to be in that moment. 💖 #careerjourney #nonlinearcareer #careeradvice #creative

With college graduation season coming to an end, it is time to enter the working world. Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking, but it's a crucial first step toward finding a career that gets you out of bed in the morning and inspires you to grow. Here is a helpful guide about Starting Your First Job: What You Didn't Learn in School. https://lnkd.in/gkQHHNdn

With college graduation season coming to an end, it is time to enter the working world. Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking, but it's a crucial first step toward finding a career that gets you out of bed in the morning and inspires you to grow. Here is a helpful guide about Starting Your First Job: What You Didn't Learn in School. https://lnkd.in/gXSYpX2m

Here's what a successful career program looks like: (I've never shared this publicly before 🤫) Every successful program has 3 components: 1. A comprehensive curriculum 2. A supportive community of peers 3. Personalized guidance and feedback This is why digital courses and peer support groups fall short. Digital courses don't give you any support. Peer support groups don't give you expert feedback. You need both to change careers. But After Academia is everything, all in one place. And it works! Over 40 PhDs have landed job offers this year, with many more in the interview stages. I've spent all summer refining the program materials - to give you all the tools in record time. Ready to change your career? The one-time launch discount ends tonight. (It's the largest discount I’ll ever offer) Join us on my website :) 💛 P.S. - I'm teaming up with a collaborator to bring some exclusive bonuses to the program (valued at $400) 🤫 Enroll today and get early access!

🚀 Ready to take charge of your career? Let Emma Vites guide you to success! As a career advice and LinkedIn expert, I'm passionate about helping ambitious young people discover their purpose and land their dream jobs. 🌟 Join The Apprentice Project and transform your career path. Plus, don't miss out on insights from my book, #thegraduatebible. Your dream job awaits! 🙌 Tap into your potential and let's make those career dreams a reality. Join us now! #theapprenticeproject #graduatebible #careers #jobsearch #careerglowup #careertips

Can you decide what career opportunity excites you without experiencing all aspects of it?  The single most common statement you’ll hear from recent hires in fields like Consulting is “This is not what I thought it’d be”. And now, you are stuck with it. 😰 So what if we tell you that you can skip that pain, that gamble with those crucial 2-4 years of your early career life, and jump right to the conclusion? That’s what Unlock’s 8-week program intends to do. For less than the price of an espresso shot. Saves you all the coffee you’ll have to down when you grind in those consulting careers. Be the one to choose your career. Don’t let your career choose you. ⏰ The time is now. Invest in yourself. Applications close on the 19th. Only 4 days to go… 💼 #UnlockConsultancy #SkillBuilding #AffordableEducation

90% of jobs can be taught - so why do we insist on only hiring people with experience? As someone who's been on both sides of the hiring process, I've seen firsthand how limiting that mindset can be. Sure, prior experience is valuable, but it's not the be-all and end-all. In fact, some of the most passionate, innovative, and hard-working people I've worked with were those who were given a chance despite lacking a long history of work. The way I see it, if someone is eager to learn and has the right attitude, that's half the battle won. The technical skills? Those can be picked up quickly with the right training and support. So next time you're hiring, I encourage you to look beyond the traditional boxes. Give people a chance to prove themselves - you might just be surprised by the fresh perspectives and boundless enthusiasm they bring to the table. After all, the only way we're going to build truly diverse and dynamic teams is by opening the door to new talent. Who knows, you might just discover your next rising star.