Jaylen
What is the most important thing to acquire in college, before having a real job?
I'm Jaylen and I am majoring in Exercise Science. Hopefully switching to the Pre-Med program after my freshmen year. Out of all the characteristics like flexibility, leadership, patience, etc. which one is the most important to acquire before having a real job? I just want to be prepared and know what to do in order to attain that trait. #any
2 answers
Bianca Pete
Bianca’s Answer
All of the skills you mentioned are important. Personally, I believe the ability to network is the most important skill in the job place. This is an underrated skill and isn't necessarily taught. Get in the habit of introducing yourself to people, reaching out, and staying in touch with those you meet. Start with your professors, classmates, student organization presidents etc.... Many jobs and opportunities come just from knowing the right people and them being able to vouch to your capabilities and character.
Kevin P Hust, MBA
Kevin P’s Answer
I say rationale because it is incredibly transferable. So many other characteristics feed into this one.
Of course the things you mentioned ate important. And some of those, again, feed into rationale.
We jump to conclusions now days and are not capable of thinking about problems in a rationale way. Only from our perspective. This leads to failure in school, life, work, relationships.
So among all of the things you can acquire I feel like a lot of people spend the least amount of time working on this. They work on being on time, or consistent, flexible for example.
Some should practice the ability to patiently and completely analyze a problem without jumping to conclusions. That’s applying rationale.
Best of luck.