Make 2014 the year you
break out of whatever is boxing you in.
It’s normal to be scared
of stuff that you haven’t tried before. Even the sayings about how there’s no
such thing as a “bad failure” unless you don’t learn from it aren’t very
helpful.
But willingness to take
risks, try new things, and stretch yourself are the characteristics that will
separate you from the run-of-the-mill job seeker. And when you apply for jobs, you
can’t just say you are innovative and
eager to learn—you have to be able to show a track record.
So this year, try doing “one
difficult thing” a month. Maybe that means joining a new campus activities
club. Maybe it means going to a networking or job fair meeting. Maybe it means
taking a non-credit course in computing or tech skills. Or seeking out a summer
internship. Or visiting your professor’s office hours for help on an
assignment.
And if you don't like it, you don't have to do it again. But you'll know more about yourself, and maybe you'll have gained something beyond that insight!
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