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Not now, thanksThe first two years of our careers are hard. They are exciting and full of possibilities, but also frustrating and anxiety-inducing. The First Two Years is a friend that will ask—and answer—the most important and interesting questions about learning to succeed at work.
The first two years of our careers are hard. They are exciting and full of possibilities, but also frustrating and anxiety-inducing. The First Two Years is a friend that will ask—and answer—the most important and interesting questions about learning to succeed at work.
What makes early-career professionals happy? And a goodbye note...
A behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast is made each week, some surprising updates from listeners who featured on the episodes earlier, and advice we applied to our own lives
A round up of the best early-career advice we've gotten so far on the debut season of the early careers podcast The First Two Years
Fresh into their first jobs, many are already contemplating gap years as a way to completely reset their careers
How quitting on time often feels like quitting too early
The art and science of career pivots, following curiosity and not passion, and the worst career advice he’s received.
Cultivating a personal brand can open doors to opportunities and people you never knew existed
Ways to do more of the projects that matter and saying no to everything else without killing your reputation as a team player
Still, most companies have fixed pay ranges for entry-level positions and freshers have no bargaining power.
Experts say that the best work friends with an age gap aren't in direct competition, and hence, become catalysts for growth
The first two years are the stepping stone to an MBA for most people. How do you ensure your employer does not sniff it out?
Your relationship with your manager is the most important one at work. But how much control do you have over it?
You just started your first job at a new company. You’re ready. You’re eager. You’re smart and capable. But to your dismay, you end up with “grunt” work
You are young, new, and have no title or authority. How do you influence people to listen to you or cooperate with you?
Are you ever owed a promotion? Why do some people get promoted over others? Going behind the scenes to decipher the rationale behind these decisions
You need tough feedback to learn and grow but it's hard to digest it. How do you address this tension head on?
For starters, don't use the word networking and shift your focus to building long-term relationships
Early-career friendships are a tussle between collaborating and competing all the time. But a work life without friends can also get lonely.
Uncomfortable with asking for help? A lot of reasons why you might be are actually misconceptions.
The rich, robust, and surprising science behind meetings with author and organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg
Seven in ten people experience imposter syndrome. And it fuels their work and helps them get ahead.
Why so many 1:1 meetings are dreadful and (often) futile. And how to fix it.
The art of conveying your strengths and accomplishments without coming across as egotistical
Jazz up your workwear with the popular ‘corpcore’ trend
Here are steps you can take to own up to your mistake and regain lost trust
Nobody wants more mentees, but you still need to find one to succeed at work
A handy step-by-step guide to quitting your first job without burning bridges
Mental health-themed words seem to pop up over and over in conversations, what should you do?
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