Starting a new job can be overwhelming, challenging and even frustrating at times. But keeping a positive attitude can help you stay focused on what’s important and grow in your career. On July 27, CompTIA and Apex Systems hosted a Twitter chat about how to succeed in your first job, and one of our most-answered questions was, “What is your best advice for being happy in your first job?” Check out some of our favorite responses below, and follow the full conversation on Twitter using #ITJobsChat.
A6. Know that a career is a long journey. There’s plenty of time to keep building skills and find how you best deliver value. #ITJobsChat
— Seth Robinson (@sethdrobinson) July 27, 2017
This is great! Constantly be identifying what you enjoy doing, and then game plan on how to do more of that! #ITJobsChat https://t.co/K7thh3fGAh
— Erica Woods (@ericawoodsgo) July 27, 2017
Q6: What is your best advice for being happy in your first job? #ITJobsChat pic.twitter.com/phmPBImnpa
— CompTIA (@CompTIA) July 27, 2017
A6- Always continue to work on your professional development! Here are 4 tips to grow new skills, https://t.co/P1y3tBMweT! #ITJobsChat
— Apex Systems (@ApexSystems) July 27, 2017
Q6. Your first job is a learning experience. Be sure to respond positively to feedback and don't be afraid to take initiative #ITJobsChat
— CyberCoders (@CyberCoders) July 27, 2017
Q6: What is your best advice for being happy in your first job? #ITJobsChat pic.twitter.com/phmPBImnpa
— CompTIA (@CompTIA) July 27, 2017
Want more tips for how to succeed in your new job? Get the CompTIA AITP e-book, “Your First Year on the Job: An IT Prepper.”
