“What was your first job?” Does the question sound familiar? Didn’t have anything to answer because you didn’t have your first job yet? Or maybe you’ve worked for a while but didn’t have enough experience to tell a story.

The first job is not easy to forget, so the emotional consequences are countless. If many of your friends already have a job, running after the first one that comes your way is not an option. “Choose your battles wisely!” goes a quote that has been circulating on social media for a while. However, to get into the team that will help you take the first steps in your career, you must have a choice.

The good news is that you have many options this summer. Until August 19, you can find a wide selection of vacancies at the Hipo.ro virtual fair for graduates. Here are the teams waiting for you: P&G, The External Information Service, Bookster, Nestle Romania, BDO Romania, Austrian Business Agency – Work in Austria, Saint-Gobain Romania, Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Romania, Edenred Digital Center, UniCredit Bank , British American Tobacco Romania, KPMG, Ipsos Interactive Services, BCR, Finastra, Systematic, Auchan Retail Romania, Cargill, Vodafone Romania, TELUS International, Veeam Software, INTERBRANDS ORBICO, R Systems Europe SRL and Sika.

Say yes to break the monotony

Even if sometimes it is more convenient to work on the same thing every day, there comes a day when you want to try something new, experiment. This desire to “rethink” one’s work from time to time begins precisely with the need for change. When every day feels the same, it’s no wonder you’re on the verge of burnout.

A routine has its benefits as it helps you become organized and know what your tasks are at the start of the day.

However, as you move toward a work style, perhaps even a routine-driven lifestyle, you end up wanting change. A new challenge, a task that will take you out of your comfort zone. In other words, if you want to wake up in the morning motivated, there must be something that excites you during the day. What is it for you today?

Say yes to growth opportunities

If someone gives you a piece of cake and tells you that you deserve it for all your hard work, you take it as a reward. You feel you deserve it. Why wouldn’t you feel the same when you get a new chance to grow professionally and automatically personally?

If you get a new project, a higher position or a more difficult task, it means that your superiors see potential in you. Of course, the risk of impostor syndrome becomes greater as the level of complexity of responsibility increases. In this case, you have two options: either you consider yourself unsuitable for a “similar” role in the project, or you try to look at yourself through the lens of another. Do all project managers make mistakes in appointing responsible people? Unfortunately, the thought that we think we are not good enough for the task is more accessible than the thought of gaining even more self-confidence. That’s when we say no.

But what would the scenario look like when we say yes! and try to see yourself in the beautiful light that the project manager sees you in? After all, he was the one who noticed a certain advantage, a skill that you probably don’t notice.

If you also try to understand the point of view of people who admire you, you may discover valuable qualities in yourself that you previously did not value. Think about it.

Say yes loud and clear when you feel you resonate with people in the company

Since you wouldn’t be in a relationship with someone who does pretty much the opposite, why did you choose to work in such an environment? On the contrary, working in an office with a team that is open to new suggestions and values ​​cooperation and mutual respect.

Saying yes to a job in order to have one is like eating something disgusting to keep from starving. For some, it will be pineapple pizza, for others, maybe broccoli. Undoubtedly, pineapple pizza is one of the favorites of a significant number of people on our globe. Otherwise, they would no longer be prepared in restaurants. But if you don’t like it, you clearly don’t need to choose it. It’s the same in career. Say “no” and continue searching the “work menu” for another option. You can view the “menu” of Hipo.ro junior jobs this summer here.

Remember that in childhood you need role models. You need people to share industry ideas with you, but more than anything, you need people to give you a chance to be you at work. Shared values ​​mean lasting relationships. Say “yes” only when you feel that the conversation at the interview is flowing smoothly and naturally. When you share the principles by which you make decisions. It will be easy for you!

“Yes” is trust – trust in yourself and others. You ask yourself, “Is there any company in today’s job market that will give me a chance to avoid the monotony this summer?” To gain experience and give me a team I can resonate with?” Does that sound good? You can try to look at open vacancies at Hipo.ro’s virtual graduate fair right here.

Remember, if you don’t like pineapple pizza, you don’t have to eat it. Be honest with yourself and choose the job that you think will really help you in your career growth.