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Best Career Opportunity
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What students are saying
Students’ two biggest
fears about starting
their first job:
1. Choosing the wrong job
and missing out on
something else
2. Not learning quickly
enough and making
mistakes
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Source: Enactus survey of nearly 600 student members
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Worst Mistakes Entry-Level
Professionals Made on the Job
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The most common mistakes made
Consistently coming in late
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Not showing up for work at all
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
Not following company policy
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The most common mistakes made
Making errors
in their work
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Not asking for help
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Being rude to
customers
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Not paying
attention
to detail
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Sharing
office-related
information
on social media
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Spending too
much time on
personal devices
12
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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The most common mistakes made
Not living up
to claimed
qualifications
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Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
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