Graduation marks the end of great accomplishment, but also the start of a whole new beginning. So we asked our alumni on our LinkedIn page what career advice they had for the Class of 2016. Here’s what they had to say:
-Jennifer De Jonge
“Don’t be afraid to take risks and don’t be afraid of failure. Success is measured by failure. Good luck and congratulations!”
-Carla Roberts Pruitt
-Bryan Hotchkins
“Congrats! Don’t be afraid to get your feelings hurt! Put on your most “respectful armor” and let criticism and setbacks become your success.”
-Ken Childress
“Work with what you are passionate about. Find a mentor. As you become experienced, be a mentor to others. Expand your network and have a balance of give and take with those in your network.”
-Dimitrios Polychronopoulos
“Work! If someone is sitting on the top of a mountain, they probably didn’t fall there!”
-Marilyn Momeny
“Start putting money into your company’s retirement plan ASAP, even if its just 5 percent.”
-April Rivera
“Don’t just take a job. Find something in the path to a career you can be proud and passionate about. Good luck and Congratulations!”
-Sofia S. Lingos
“Don’t rush things. Be deliberate but open to new opportunities.”
-Timothy Tomer