1.Remember These Four Words

记住这四个词

 

Be positive, principled, pro-active, and productive.

乐观，讲原则，主动，高效

——Rakesh N.

 

2.Discover Yourself

挖掘自己

 

Consider this job a journey to learn about yourself. The purpose is to grow as a human being; to discover what you're good at, what you love to do, and what you dislike.

把这份工作看作是一次了解自己的旅程。目的是实现个人成长；去发现你擅长什么，喜欢做什么，不喜欢什么。

 

Discover your why, and you'll become happier and more passionate¹ in life!

发掘你的内心，你的生活会变得更快乐和更有激情！

——Carol L.

 

3.Be Open to Change

勇于改变

 

Don't get discouraged when a job you really want does not pan out for you. It just opens up doors to other opportunities.

当你真正想做的工作并不适合你时，不要灰心。它只是为其他机会打开了大门。

——Mitchell M.

 

4. Don't Hide From Mistakes

不要逃避错误

 

Be honest. Not sure about something? Ask questions. Screwed up? Own up!

诚实点。有什么不懂的尽管问。搞砸了要承认！

 

I've always valued someone willing to learn, and we do that in different ways. I'll always highly regard someone willing to be honest about their mistakes because we learn from those just as much as our successes!

我一直很看重愿意学习的人，学习的方式有很多种。我非常重视那些愿意诚实面对自己错误的人，因为我们从这些错误中学到的东西和从成功中学到的一样多！

——Samantha DM.

 

5. Prepare for the Future

为未来做好准备

 

Develop good time management habits early on. Your workload² will only increase with time, and so will your responsibilities. Be ready when they do.

尽早养成良好的时间管理习惯。你的工作量只会随着时间的推移而增加，你的责任也会随之增加。做好准备迎接它们。

——Alicia M.

 

6. Learn From Everything

从周围的一切学习

 

Remember every moment is an opportunity to learn from everyone around you, no matter their title.

记住，每时每刻你都有机会向周围的人学习，不管他们是什么职级。

 

Pay attention when things go well; pay extra attention when they don't, and watch how people react to it. Build relationships with the people who face problems by being their solution.

当事情进展顺利时要留心；当不顺利的时候要更加留心，并观察人们的反应。与面对问题想办法解决的人来往。

——Anita S.

 

7.Make Connections

建立人脉

 

Your biggest asset is your network.

你最大的资本就是你的人际关系。

——Eddie M.

 

8.Keep Your Own Counsel

隐藏自己的想法

 

Don't assume that a co-worker won't repeat your criticisms of a colleague. When asked how you feel about individuals in the office, be open and vague with your answers.

不要以为同事不会把你对另一个同事的批评外传。当有人问你对办公室里的人有何看法时，回答要诚恳但有所保留。

 

Always reserve judgment³ on your co-workers until you have enough time to make up your own mind.

在你有足够的时间下定主意之前，不要轻易评价你的同事。

——Nicholas G.

 

9.Utilize⁴ Your Co-workers

利用好你的同事

 

Don't be intimidated⁵ by your colleagues and superiors!

不要被你的同事和上级吓到！

 

Remember that they were once in your shoes when they began their careers. Leverage⁶ their knowledge and experience and find ways to take what worked for them and adapt it to work for you.

记住，他们刚刚开启职业生涯时，也曾站在你的位置上。利用他们的知识和经验，并找到他们行之有效的工作方法，加以调整，为你所用。

——Lauren L.

 

10. Treat Everyone With Respect

尊重每个人

 

Speak when you walk into the office everyday. Say good morning to your boss and peers as you walk past their offices, smile at janitors⁷ and receptionists in your office.

每天走进办公室时打个招呼。路过老板和同事的办公室时，向他们问好，对办公室的管理员和接待员微笑。

 

Treating people with humanity and integrity is most important.

以博爱和正直的态度待人是最重要的。

——Brittany K.

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