Are you as a young graduate ready for a smooth career start? And what does a 'start smart' require? Exellys challenges you by naming the 6 crucial things you'll need besides talent, skills, knowlegde, motivation and common sense. Good luck!

1. Dear graduate,
Are you ready for
the next step?

2. Ready for the
most important
transition
of your life?

3. And you think your diploma
will be the key to a succesful career?

4. Think again!
You’re barely halfway…

5. Are you really ready for take-off?

6. Or is it a bit more complicated than that?

7. So many options
to choose from…
Do I need an extra diploma?
What kind of job will I like?
For which company do I want
to work?
Will it match with who I am?

8. Not to mention
the risks you’re
about to take…

9. All the tempting promises
you’ll hear before you have signed…
Are they genuine
or just a sales pitch?

10. So cut the crap
and let’s talk business.
What is your gameplan?
Do you even have one?

11. Or will you let this lady decide for you?

12. If we were you,
we’d Start Smart

13. To make that happen, you need
6 crucial things besides:
Talent
Skills
Knowledge
Motivation
Common sense
Or what did you expect?

14. 1. Self-knowledge
Know what you’re really good at
Know what you like and don’t like doing
Know what your weaknesses are

15. 2. Empathy
Find out what the market needs
Find out what employers want
Figure out how you can serve them best

16. 3. Clear direction
Know what you want
Know where you can get it
Focus from the start

17. 4. Determination
Take action
Do whatever it takes
Never give up

18. 5. Know the rules and how
to play the game
Find someone who will teach you, ASAP
It makes it a hell of a lot easier
And much more fun

19. 6. Find inspirators
People you can trust
People who bring out the best in you
People who will challenge you
People who know the path to excellence