With more jobs being outsourced overseas and the 1% continue to suck the life out of our economy, more Americans are getting nervous about being able to get a job. And as colleges continue to increase their fees and not truly prepare most students for the real world, many people are experiencing the difficulties of getting hired.
In a recent report from US News, they offer readers some sound advice on how to get a job that I think everyone can learn from.
One thing they point out is the importance of leaving your baggage at the door. The point the author is making is how some people bring past job experiences into the work place that can have a negative effect on their current role at the company.
Every company has their own way of doing things and its important that the new employee come in with a fresh mindset and be willing to learn how their new company does things. Every companies ecosystem is different and its important that each person be willing to do things the way the company already does it.
As more college students enter the workforce its important that they are flexible and willing to listen to what their managers and mentors are willing to offer.