First job? Lean into emotional intelligence to thrive

Technical skills may have gotten you hired, but emotional intelligence will be the difference between surviving and thriving.

I just landed my first job post-college after 2 years of unemployment. I should be excited, but all I feel is survivor's guilt.

After college, I was unemployed for years. I landed my first full-time job, but I feel like I'm leaving my fellow Gen Zers ...
NPR

How young people are navigating a tough and rapidly changing job market

Finding a job is hard right now, especially for young people starting their careers. NPR's Adrian Ma spoke with college students and an economist about navigating today's tough job market. Sponsor ...
QSR magazine

McDonald’s Launches ‘First Job Confessional’ Campaign to Celebrate Early Career Skills

Let’s be real: first jobs don’t get the credit they deserve. Even if it didn’t make your resume or LinkedIn, that first gig gave you skills that helped build your career. Babysitting three picky ...
Investopedia

Study Reveals How Your First Job Shapes Career Success More Than Your Degree Does

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...
Medscape

First Jobs, Real Talk: What Matters Most to New Docs Today

Finding and accepting their first job after medical school and residency is a major transition for new physicians. It’s also often a temporary one. In less than 3 years, nearly 6 in 10 doctors will ...