25 Things We Wish Someone Had Told Us At Graduation

It’s graduation time, and everyone is sharing advice for graduates.

So we decided to ask our co-workers at Business Insider, “What do you wish someone had told you at graduation?”

From where you should try to get a job, to what you should drink, to how you should spend your money, our colleagues had a lot to say.

But it’s all valuable and comes right from the brains of people who have already experienced it.

Enjoy, and good luck!

Alyson Shontell, Senior Reporter, Tech

Join a startup when you graduate run by seasoned, smart founders. In an ideal world, you’ll pick one that will grow far bigger than it is when you join it. Either way, you will get tremendous experience and get to try your hand at a number of different roles, which can help you decide what you actually want to do with your life. And if the company grows, your career can grow with it.

 

Steve Kovach, Senior Editor, Tech

My advice is to not settle. There’s a good chance your first job will be something you hate. If that’s the case, don’t stop looking until you land somewhere you can see yourself working for several years.

Henry Blodget, Founder & CEO

The real world doesn’t care where you went to school or what you did when you were there. Your diploma might help you get a job, but the moment you start working, the only thing that will matter is how much you help your bosses, colleagues, employers, clients, and/or customers.

So, congratulations on your success — you deserve it. But if you want to do well in life, forget about all of that and start helping.

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25 Things We Wish Someone Had Told Us At Graduation