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Lessons from Recent Graduates: Insights and Reflections on Early Career Success

This report provides valuable feedback from 10 recent graduates about their first decade after graduation. Insights are drawn from five alumni from Rosetta (Publicis), two from Key Bank, and one each from Timken, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Alcoa. Key questions explored include the most important lessons learned, valuable advice for oneself, and the best takeaways from their KSU experience. Highlights emphasize the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, networking, and the development of soft skills, aiming to offer guidance for current students and alumni engagement strategies.

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Lessons from Recent Graduates: Insights and Reflections on Early Career Success

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  1. Not so Recent Feedback from Recent Grads

  2. The Hard Working Committee

  3. Outline • Who • What and How • When and Where • Common Answers • Summary

  4. 10 Not So Recent Grads • Five from Rosetta (Publicis) • Two from Key Bank • One each from • Timken • Wells Fargo Advisors • Alcoa

  5. Thomas C. Carr Jr. Kent State, 1996-2000

  6. Four Questions asked: • What was the most Importantthing you learned in 1st 10 yearspost graduation? • If you could go back in time and talkto yourself, what would you say? • What was the best thing you took away from your KSU experience? • What should we be asking?

  7. Rules on Input • Hear once – ignore • Hear twice – think about it • Hear three times – plan for change • Hear four times – CHANGE SOON

  8. Most Important Think Learned in 1st 10 years out: • Keep learning • Be adaptable, things will change • Have confidence you can learn (you can!) • You get broad knowledge at KSU, you will get “depth” in your job

  9. Tell yourself • Networking and getting to know people is important • Dive in, “roll up your sleeves”, don’t be shy • Practice soft skills • Take advantage of the global / cultural diversity at KSU • Follow your passion • Writing, communication, and presentation skills are important

  10. Best things about KSU • Great “brand recognition” worldwide • The broad base available is valuable

  11. Summary • I’m not sure what we should do with this feedback? • Any ideas?

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