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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

You don't need to be the loudest person in the room to build great work relationships. You just need to be intentional 🤝

Whether you're starting a new job or want to reset the way you connect where you are, relationships at work matter — for your growth, your sanity, and sometimes just having someone to grab lunch with.

Here's what works (no forced small talk or awkward happy hours required):

1. Learn names and use them. Repeat them back when you meet someone. Write them down with a tiny note — ""Sarah, marketing, has a dog."" It takes seconds and pays off forever.

2. Start with low-stakes questions. Skip the deep stuff early on. Try: ""How do you take your coffee?"" or ""How long have you been on the team?"" Easy questions build easy connection.

3. Be helpful before you need help. Offer something small early — share a useful link, take notes in a meeting, volunteer for a low-effort task. Trust grows from tiny deposits.

4. Show up to the ""extra"" stuff. Virtual coffee chats. Team lunch. That random Slack channel. You don't have to go to everything, but showing up sometimes = showing you care.

5. Follow through on small promises. ""I'll send you that doc"" → actually send it. ""Let me check and get back to you"" → actually get back. Reliability is a relationship superpower.

6. Stay curious after the first month. Don't stop asking questions just because you're settled in. ""What's your role in this project?"" or ""What's been your favorite thing to work on lately?"" Curiosity = care.

Building relationships doesn't require a big personality — just consistent, small actions. Start on Day 1. Keep going from there. Your future network will thank you 💼

Save this for later & tag someone who's starting a new role soon 👇

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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

First day jitters? Totally normal 🙃

But here's the thing — your first day sets the tone for everything that follows. So let's make it a good one.

Swipe for 6 simple tips to walk in (or log on) with confidence:

✅ Show up early — but not too early
✅ Bring a notebook (you'll thank yourself later)
✅ Ask the ""beginner questions""
✅ Send a quick intro to the team
✅ Don't try to fix anything yet
✅ End the day with 3 notes: what you learned, who you met, one question for tomorrow

Your first day doesn't have to be perfect — just present. Listen. Learn. Be kind to yourself.

You've got this 💪

Save this for the night before your start date & tag a friend who's starting a new role soon!

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"Career Tip Tuesday 💼✨

You crushed the interview, negotiated the offer, and finally heard ""You're hired!"" 🎉

…Now what?

Getting the job is a huge win — but what you do after you accept can make or break your first few months. Swipe through for your post-offer game plan 👉

We're covering:
✅ The paperwork you actually need to read
✅ Why you should message your future team before Day 1
✅ How to prep for your first 90 days
✅ What a 30/60/90 day plan is (and why it's a game-changer)
✅ Loose ends to tie up before you start
✅ And yes — celebrating the right way 🎊

The job search doesn't end at the offer letter — it just changes shape. Set yourself up for success before your first Zoom login 💼

Save this for later and tag a friend who just got the news 🤝

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You’ve worked hard all semester, now finish strong. University Career Services is cheering you on every step of the way!
You’ve got this, Trojans!
You’ve worked hard all semester; now finish strong. University Career Services is cheering you on every step of the way!