Your First Job
When you graduated from college and entered the real world, you probably pictured yourself writing hard-hitting journalism, designing million-dollar buildings, or taking on another equally exciting challenge. Answering phones and unjamming the photocopier? Not exactly on your to-do list. Unfortunately, for many recent grads with tons of ambition and minimal experience, “paying dues” is a disappointing fact of life. (I’ve been there, and a quick glance at savetheassistants.com confirms that I’m not the only one!) If your own office feels like a scene from The Devil Wears Prada, then take heart. With these tips, it’s only a matter of time before you’re moving up the ranks.
