6 Helpful Tips for New Hires from IIT Stuart CMC

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Brett Abrams of Cushman & Wakefield presented at a recent Company Info Session and shared insight for new hires that can translate across industries:

  • Begin building your internal and external networks as soon as you start your new position by developing relationships with mentors and peers.
  • Cultivate an analytical approach to synthesizing data. Know what the numbers actually mean to the company.
  • Do not tie yourself to one career path. As you build your networks, ask how and why people took new positions. Many people have found unexpected success in career paths not previously considered.
  • Seek simplicity by making your projects and recommendations clear and concise.
  • Learn to be a team player and how to coach others as you become more experienced.
  • Invest yourself in the success of your team and your company.
  • Consider these tips as you prepare for your next position and contact Associate Director for IIT Stuart CMC Shahzad Hussain at shussa18@stuart.iit.edu with any questions.