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Top tips for making important work and study decisions
My top tip for finding a job is to do your research. I think it’s super important to know the place that you’re applying to, what they want, what their values are, why they are advertising the role that they are, and how you can fit that role. Using that knowledge that you’ve kind of acquired in how you do your cover letters, how you write your things, how you present yourself, I think you can really tailor it to the company that you’re applying for.
Prioritise the places that you apply to, and then you can put all of that time and energy that you spent applying to all these random places, and really focus it on making one good application. So, be consistent with your job applications. Get someone who is currently working to look at cover letters for you and just look at the grammar, make sure it’s on point, but also that it’s actively answering the outcomes that are advertised in the job that you’re applying for.
Preparing for a job interview, I would recommend going through some common interview questions and kind of drafting a response to them. I would say really prepare for the situational questions. I mean, obviously, there’s the STAR method, which is very useful when you’re answering those questions, and I’d look up common interview questions like “What’s your greatest strength?” or “What do you think is one of your weaknesses?” Having a defined answer for those can stop you from panicking on the spot in the interview.
My best tip for starting a new job would be, when you have time, getting to know your co-workers because work is a whole lot less stressful when you’ve got a support system at work, you’ve got friends there. It can make or break your experience. From personal experience of starting a new job, I was quite nervous, but I always took that approach of, like, I know nothing regarding this and I’m taking everything that I’m seeing or doing in and learning from people who have more experience than me, who are older than me. Again, seek help from either your managers or people who are more experienced and not being afraid to speak up as well.
In terms of actually physically studying or what you want to study, you need to find what you’re passionate about. If you’re truly passionate about, say, for example, architecture, fashion, or marketing, then do it.
My top use of study is being consistent. It speaks volumes for success, regardless of whether it’s study, work, fitness, or even just relationships. If you’re consistent with it, you will always be able to come out on top.
The best advice I think I was ever given was: Just do something you enjoy. If you do something you enjoy, going to work isn’t going to be a chore because, remember, you’re going to be there eight hours a day. And more recently, one was: You can say no. You don’t have to do everything, and there is self-care. You know, take time for yourself. I wish I’d known that and taken that advice a little bit earlier.
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