Observe the current graduates, There are only a few people who are satisfied with their "first job". It is understandable that there is a natural information asymmetry between job seekers and positions, and there is always a certain gap between ideals and reality. Graduates themselves are not fully adapted to the "rules of the game" in the workplace. Their understanding of the workplace is not comprehensive enough, their mentality is not mature enough, they are impetuous, and they cannot manage their own emotions... And everyone's adaptability or tolerance is also different. Some cannot stay in an "incompatible" working environment for a moment, and are eager to resign.

Then, In an era when "naked resignation" and "flash resignation" have become commonplace for graduates, how much practical significance does it have to discuss the importance of the first job? A recent survey by the China Youth Daily Social Survey Center showed that 82.6% of the respondents believed that the first job was important to their career, and 33.9% of the respondents believed that it would be difficult to change careers in the future, and they must enter the right industry.

In fact, "First job" is always a topic that cannot be avoided. Some people spoke out and emphasized that the first job is very important, while others said it was not that important. Both statements are based on personal experience and both have some truth. But it does not mean that one party’s experience can be completely generalized, extrapolated, and applied to others, because apart from the specific industry, position, profession, and individual, there is no absolute standard answer to “how important is the first job?”

Undeniable, Employers generally consider the work experience of job seekers when recruiting. Majors studied and work experience will leave a "brand" on the individual. Considering the "relevance" of the position and personal opinion, there will undoubtedly be many restrictions on the individual's career choices. In other words, the first job is like "setting the tone" for someone. Once the tone is set, no matter how hard you work in the future, you can only flutter within a limited range.

In addition, Many fledgling graduates are like a blank sheet of paper. Their values, workplace cognition, and professional habits are not yet fully mature, and they are highly malleable. If you are lucky enough to enter a company with a good corporate culture and "pedigree" and meet a good boss, the company's intangible culture, such as rules and regulations, team awareness, professional habits, and professional attitudes, will be quietly implanted into the graduates' thinking, forming an "original code", which will profoundly affect the development and height of a person's future career.

However,The reality is complicated. There are also many situations where cards are not played according to established common sense and routines, and not everyone is so lucky. Many people grew up in a more "cruel" professional environment. Like "wild animals", they have developed the ability and competitiveness to jump out of normal logic. After all, behind those magnificent turns are the influence of uncertain factors such as industry thresholds, personal foresight, courage, potential opportunities, and help from noble people.

Some people’s career growth really begins with their second, third or even more jobs, Because today, when career choices are relatively free, it takes more attempts to find something you like to do and a relatively satisfactory job; although some people live a nine-to-five life, they have always had the "ready to move" gene buried in their bones. They are not satisfied with a step-by-step, unchanging life, and will change careers in due course, or start a long road to entrepreneurship.

To be fair, From college graduation to retirement age, a person's career lasts about 30 to 40 years, which is like a "marathon". For some people, the "strategic significance" of their first job is not as far-reaching as people imagine and will not have a decisive impact on their lives as they continue to make choices. As the saying goes, "If people move, they will live, but if they move trees, they will die." Opportunities always favor those who are not willing to accept the status quo and maintain the ability to turn around at any time.

Of course, the importance of "first job" cannot be completely denied. For many people, the path of life will become narrower and narrower, with fewer choices. It should not be decided casually without thinking under the guidance of "employment first, career choice later". It also requires careful planning and consideration. As long as you carefully choose and treat your current career, it will leave a trajectory point in your life and continue to have a cumulative effect. In his speech to graduates at Stanford University, Jobs mentioned, "Believe that sooner or later these dots will connect together." However, we cannot predict the future from the current point. Only when we look back can we connect these points, that is, review and sort out life experience.

In short, You can neither take your first job seriously nor be limited by your prejudices. Kazuo Inamori believes that work itself is also a kind of practice. The important thing is that you must have the ability to learn, recognize, reflect and judge, actively participate, and try responsibly. Even failure is an accumulation of experience. Growth is more important than success. Continuous growth and progress in practice are high-level value requirements.

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