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Your First Real Job is brought to you by Rise Consulting LLC. a trusted resource for students and recent graduates, offering personalized support, to those entering the workforce. We started the First Real Job blog to provide all future leaders the resources they need to land their first real job, launch a successful career and leverage their early experiences for future success. The rise from entry-level employee to c-suite leader is not easy, but we've done it and want to pay it forward.

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The Ultimate Guide to Professional Associations

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Fast-Tracking Your Career with Professional Associations Becoming involved with professional associations can provide invaluable networking opportunities, resources, and support that significantly accelerate your career. These organizations connect you with peers, mentors, and industry leaders, opening doors to hidden job opportunities and career insights. By attending events, workshops, and conferences, you can build relationships that may […]

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October 2024 Employment Situation
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The Employment Situation — October 2024 Report

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As you step into the professional world, the job market is facing some unique challenges. Unanticipated factors like strikes in manufacturing/aerospace and storms in the Southeast, particularly Hurricane Milton, have stalled some hiring, while the unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1%. The October 2024 employment situation report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

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Building a Positive Culture from Day 1

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Starting your first job can feel a bit like the first day of high school or college—new faces, team meetings, and tons of new information. And while there’s no set “term” or schedule for fitting in, one thing’s certain: every workplace has a culture, and you have the opportunity to play an essential role in

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In a crowd of applicants, stand out to hiring managers
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15 Creative Ways to Connect with Hiring Managers

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Don’t Be Another Applicant— Make a Connection How many applications have you sent out? 10? 50? 100? 200+? The quest to find a job can be frustrating and even depressing. Many jobs receive more than 200 applications for a single role. So how do you stand out in this virtual mountain of resumes? You’ve likely

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Using AI to Practice for your Job Interview

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Practice Makes Perfect As a college student or recent graduate stepping into the job market, preparing for interviews can be a daunting task. Practice makes perfect, but it can be challenging to practice and find someone with the expertise and candor to give you honest feedback. Thanks to the advancement of artificial intelligence, tools like

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Shadow Days: Get Yourself in the Door

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You’ve written a killer resume, created an outstanding LinkedIn profile, and spent countless hours applying to jobs on LinkedIn and Indeed. But without experience it can be difficult to stand out. Competitive first time job-seekers have great internship experience and even internships also select those with prior experience as an intern. As a recent graduate,

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Building a Personal Brand Strategy
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A Professional Personal Brand

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Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to elevate your professional presence, building your personal brand with a strategic approach is a game-changer. Companies often employ a framework known as the “Four Ps” to create a competitive edge—Perceptions, Performance, Purpose, and Process. You can use these same principles to market the most important product of

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