• Formal business acumen is important
• Go back to graduate school earlier
• Have excellent financial management skills, as your backbone. Critical thinking is essential.
• I married an MBA colleague, we both had high-powered jobs, but when he had the opportunity to move overseas and run a division, I gave up my job. It was the only decision at the time, but now we are separating and he's on the fast track, and I'm starting at mid-level again.. Somehow if you are a woman, you must remember to look out for yourself--even if you are in love, smart, and have a great job.
• Learn to lead, and observe and absorb the professional skill that aren't taught in college.
• To diversify my skills and keep updated on new technology trends.
• Adapt to trends, new markets and opportunities - understand and embrace the fact that change is a constant.
  
• How much I would have to travel and that it is Required
• Develop a network of professionals in all fields. Recognize the skills you have are transferable.

• Colleagues in you chosen profession
• Career fairs and job expos
• On-line job listings. (Be sure to utilize niche sites.)
• Professional associations
• Family members and friends
• Faculty, advisors and classmates at your College/University
  
• Alumni network at your University
  
• College/Alumni Career Centers
• Private and public placement agencies
• Professional trade journals and newsletters
• Job postings at local organizations and companies
• Friends and their family members and friends of friends

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• Formal business acumen is important
• Have excellent financial management skills, as your backbone. Critical thinking is essential. Also, get your MBA.
• Learn to lead, and observe and absorb the professional skill that aren't taught in college.
• Develop a network of professionals in all fields. Recognize the skills you have are transferable.
• Education is very important. Society seems to be very informal these day and the anything goes attitude is pervasive in the college culture, but strong business skills are a must for achieving future success.
• Learn that you aren't selling out if you work hard and act/dress/conduct yourself professionally.
• I was naive and thought that once I chose a career that was it. My advice--be flexible, look out for opportunity, even change leading to new work. Change is a constant in the workplace. You have to constantly be broadening your horizons. If you want to succeed, you have to look for opportunities; they won't just fall in you lap.
• Importance of Strong communication skills -- I know how to speak with a purpose. I have learned the importance of formulating my thoughts before letting them go, even in a hurried moment, I take the time to think about my comments and what they could imply if spoken in the wrong tone.
• Smaller office environments enable greater learning potential on the job. You tend to do more than just your designated assignment, which quickly builds you a diverse and strong skill set for future endeavors.

5. Talk about your stress: Find a friend that can lend supportive, advice, or just a sympathetic ear. Sometimes just knowing someone understands is helpful.

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• Formal business acumen is important. Acquire excellent financial management skills, as your backbone. Take classes in accounting and finance.
• Critical thinking is essential.  Get your MBA earlier rather than later.
• Learn to lead by observing and absorbing the professional skill that aren't taught in college.
• Develop a network of professionals in all fields.
• Never Stop Learning--seek out conferences and continuing education opportunities among other opportunities. Not only do you continue to learn, but you it enables you to continue to build your valuable professional network of leaders
• Seek out high level executive mentors who can help you gain exposure and perspective

Looking for connections to help your job search? Networking opportunities can be found in a variety of places. You never know which tip, connection or venue might lead to your next career opportunity. Be sure to consider these potential sources and utilize your connections.

-- Colleagues in you chosen profession
-- Career fairs and job expos
-- On-line job listings. (Be sure to utilize niche sites.)
-- Professional associations
-- Family members and friends
-- Faculty, advisors and classmates at your school
-- Alumni network at your school
-- College/Alumni Career Centers
-- Private and public placement agencies
-- Professional trade journals and newsletters
-- Job postings at local organizations and companies
-- Friends and their family members and friends of friends

• Smile, say Good Morning—have a pleasant, professional demeanor
• Be on time --don't keep colleagues or clients waiting...
• Limit Personal calls
• Don’t take excessive breaks or extended lunch hour…
• Be respectful about personal time online--remember you are at work. Shop, chat and personal email at home
• Remember to say Please and Thank You.