Pomp
and circumstance
Around
the world this month, young people are leaving the womb of college
and entering the tech job market -- and perhaps you are among them.
No doubt you've gotten a lot of advice from your professors and
mentors, but as far we're concerned, more words of wisdom can't hurt.
We asked real working tech professionals what they wished they knew
back when they were newly minted graduates -- and while there's no
substitute for experience, we hope you find their stories and
perspective helpful as you make your way through the big bad world.
Make
friends and influence people
The
real world is vast and crowded, and you need to make professional
contacts beyond the folks you met at school. "Go to as many
meetups and events as possible that are relevant to your career on a
continual basis," says Michael Gelphman, founder of the tech
community KCITP. "Here you'll likely encounter smart, motivated
people who have a real passion for what they do. If you focus on
building real relationships, some might become mentors or future
bosses down the road
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