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tomorrow’s successful leaders
Do you know what it takes to cross the bridge from your first job to your dream job?
Learn from business and community leaders how mastering the basics in your first job is key to setting yourself apart from your peers and getting ahead.
Recent Profiles
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Jan Fields
President, McDonald's USA
“Don't underestimate what you can learn!” read more -
Martin Ringlein
CEO, nclud, LLC
“Success isn’t always about money, fame or power; it’s much more personal.” read more -
Marianna Olszewski
Founder and CEO, Madison Financial Management
“Go for a first job that you really want to do, that you have a passion for.” read more
What others are saying
FirstJobs.org recently interviewed America’s most successful CEOs, and it is striking how many mentioned the skills they learned on their first jobs as critical to their professional success.”—The Wall Street Journal
CEO’s seem to come from a wider variety of economic backgrounds—with growing numbers rising from humble beginnings and fewer having attended Ivy League colleges—than they once did.”—New York Times
Letting the American people know where business people got their start personalizes the path to success in terms that anyone can understand.”—Investor’s Business Daily
The Latest Tips
How to Ask for a Reference from your Employer
One of the great things about having a first job is that you now have a previous employer to ask for a reference in the future.
You probably had to provide personal references when you applied for your first job—people who have known you and who vouched for your dependability or character. Now you will also have a professional reference who can speak to your abilities on the job and in a workplace. Before you put a former employer down as a reference here are a few things to keep in mind: Continue reading…