Hired Before Graduation

From little mistakes like showing up at work with wet hair to big ones like sending an erroneous press release about a U.S. senator, Emily Bennington had a bumpy transition from college to career. To help other new grads avoid similar rookie moves, Emily coauthored Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job and is a frequent speaker on the topic of success for young professionals. Follow Emily on Twitter or Facebook, or E-mail her at hiredbeforegrad@usnews.com.

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