It was my honor and pleasure to participate this morning in the third Kickstarter Program hosted by Clemson University. Here are my thoughts for the recent graduates and others participating in today's virtual event.
First, Congratulations! You have demonstrated tremendous drive and persistence to succeed that will carry you far…. whatever your area of expertise or industry.
You enter the industry and the workforce in unprecedented times and will need the drive and persistence that brought you to this point. You are hopefully facing many options and perhaps wondering how to navigate the decisions in front of you.
My advice to you is to FIRST take an inventory of who you are, who you want to work with, and what kind of company or opportunity is the right match for your passion and ideals. Consider these before focusing on your specific technical skills and don’t compromise.
You asked for some golden nuggets so here are my thoughts to consider in your new endeavors:
Collaboration – Innovation – Sustainability - Continuous Learning
Finally, do what you enjoy and have fun!
Best of luck,
John
email: info@columbiatechnologies.com
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