[New graduates] Things I wish I had learned before joining the workforce in my first year

Things I should have learned before joining the company

Nice to meet you, I'm Wagi

Based on my own experiences of failure and regrets working as a first-year new graduate, I will introduce the things I regret not having learned before joining the company

I hope this article helps fewer people have the same experience as me

Please go ahead

typing

The first one is typing

I think it's fine for people who used computers to write reports and take notes during their university days

For those who are not like that, especially those who do not normally type, I think it would be a good idea to practice even a little

In fact, when I first joined the company, I was tapping away while looking at my hands

If it's too slow, it will cause problems for business (it did happen)

I recommend practicing sushi-uchi for about 10 to 15 minutes every day

Correct language

Next is language usage, including honorific language

Do you think you are using the correct honorific language, but actually it's wrong?

There are cases where the words you used at university or part-time jobs are surprisingly incorrect

for example,

"I got it"

Meaning: I understand

Correct answer: I understand / Understood

It's definitely better to use the correct words from the start than to make mistakes after actually using them

Just like with typing, set aside a little time each day to study

Note-taking habits

The last one is the habit of taking notes

It feels similar to taking notes in class

When you join a new company, you will find yourself surrounded by new rules, new words, and other things you don't understand

If you make a note of something you don't understand or learn something new,

It can be used for confirmation or as a useful tool for self-study

lastly

These are all things that I actually struggled with, so I hope they will be of some help to you as a negative example

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