How to Succeed After Graduation
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What's the secret to success after graduation? We asked a collegiate career counselor at one of our Best Colleges for Your Money.
"Think about where you're headed," says Paul Pausky, assistant director of Former Student Services at Texas A&M University's Career Center. Pausky helps Aggies with their post-college work, but his career advice is good for everyone.
"Take out the earbuds." When you're meeting with people, take the time to interact and engage with them; you never know who you're going to meet.
"Know thy customer." You get paid for satisfying someone else's need: "That is rule one in business," he says. Focus on what the other person needs and make sure you connect with them. That's the key to a successful career.