First job? Lean into emotional intelligence to thrive

Technical skills may have gotten you hired, but emotional intelligence will be the difference between surviving and thriving.

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Congrats! You got your first job! While you may have had temporary jobs while going to school, you might be feeling a variety of emotions, including excitement as well as some anxiety at the prospect of a first full-time job. While being hired means your employer believes that you already have the basic technical skills and academic knowledge to succeed, emotional intelligence will make the difference between thriving and surviving.

Emotional intelligence is commonly described as your ability to recognize and understand your own emotions while........

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