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What is one thing you wish you knew about your job before you started it?

I am hoping to study business and wanna know what the field will be like.

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Tim’s Answer

While your job's standard duties are important, there are other essential elements that aren't always covered in school. These include collaborating effectively with your colleagues, interacting professionally with clients or customers, and understanding and adapting to the unique culture of your company.
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Beth’s Answer

Hi Anthony,

Congrats on selecting a field of interest. Business will offer you many different options and give you flexibility to pursue different types of careers when you graduate. Expect to take a wide range of courses to learn about many aspects of business: finance, accounting, marketing, management, technology, etc. As you take these courses, you may find some are more interesting than others, which can help you consider the areas of business you may want to focus on.

Also, think about what type of business you would like to be in. Do you want to be making strategic decisions at a large company? Handling complex financial interactions? Developing a creative marketing campaign for a small start-up with an innovative new product? Or running your own company? Talk with your teachers and advisors around what areas you seem most interested in and see if they can introduce you to successful people in those fields. You may be able to shadow them on their jobs or develop a mentoring relationship with them where they can provide you with more specific advice in your chosen field.

One final thought - it's ok to change your mind about what type of work you'd like to do. You may start out interested in financial analysis, but the more you spend time working on it at your first job, you may discover from there that you want to go into corporate strategy. Continue to be open to learning new things and know that each role you have will help develop you and make you more successful at your next role.

Good luck!
Beth
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Rebecca’s Answer

Thank you for your question. This is very good question that many students have similar question.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Find out more the job information online
2. Attend the information session of relevant subjects hosts by college. Speak to the professor or alumni.
3. Speak to someone who are working in these industries
4. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
5. Explore any intern opportunities
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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Jennifer’s Answer

Hi Aislyn,

This is a great question, since a lot of times we don't get a real taste of the 'real world' until further down in our college degrees or even after graduating. From someone who studied Business Management, one thing I would have liked to know is that every company's processes will look wildly different from one and other, so there is no particular magic formula to memorize about processes. My advice on this area would be to be very open-minded and ready to learn, do not feel frustrated if you feel this is something you didn't learn at school - you will get it by getting your hands on it! Similar goes with the company's culture, it will be very different from one place to another, so I would highly recommend to do some research about this before committing to one: try to meet people who work in companies you might be interested in through school job fairs, Linked-in, or friends and family. Technical wise - everything is 'learn-able', so if you don't feel like an expert in a particular skill when starting a job, it's totally fine, you'll learn it with the right amount of effort and dedication. Connect with your colleagues who might have that certain skill more developed and ask for advice. And this connects to my last area - Networking! It will be one of your greatest tools to continue to learn, understand the business better and get opportunities in the workplace, so don't hesitate to reach out, schedule calls with colleagues, ask questions, and attend any events that allow you to connect with others in your job.

A bit more than just one thing - hope you find this helpful!
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Sindhura’s Answer

I wish I knew more about my strengths which will help me make a better candidate for any role. Introspecting and knowing oneself strengths, opportunities can really help you build out your story about who you are, what you stand for and hence why you are picking certain areas for your career.
I also wish I knew I could ask for help from peers, mentors and that there is strength in vulnerability!
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April’s Answer

I wish someone had told me earlier that it's perfectly fine to make mistakes and switch paths if necessary. I spent too much time in roles and organizations that didn't suit me. I believed that leaving or making too many changes would reflect poorly on me. However, in truth, it's through such changes and experiences that we discover what truly ignites our passion.
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Anthony’s Answer

Hello,
Please, note the following, concerning the one thing you wish you knew before starting your business :
1. Consider the type of business.
2. Interest in the business.
3. Knowledge in the business.
4. Finances/Capital.
5. Favourable marketing conditions.

Best regards.
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Dawn’s Answer

I wish someone had advised me to value progress over perfection. That sometimes good is good enough and the effort - reward/output ratio is key. I spent many extra hours early in my career trying to be perfect and never make mistakes. Mistakes are ok as long as you learn from them and are come by honestly. Questions are valuable and the way you ask them is important. Always have a learner mindset.
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Will’s Answer

Business careers are as diverse as the individuals who pursue them. Rest assured, there's a niche that perfectly aligns with your passions, interests, and requirements. Remember, the job you land right after college may not always be the perfect fit, and that's perfectly fine! Feel free to explore different roles to discover what truly suits you. Wishing you the utmost success as you find what fits you best!
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