Career Advice No One Tells You

Larry Chiang tweeted out this great infographic that shares career advice that no one tells you. Here’s the short list of advice:

1. Job Requirements are Negotiable
2. Imposter Syndrome is a Good Thing
3. What’s realistic is Just an Illusion
4. Don’t Pick a Profession Based on “Average Salary” or Employment Numbers
5. Pick a Boss, Not a Company
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Take a Paycut for the Right Experience
7. What Got You to Level One Won’t Get You to Level 2
8. The Real Education Begins After College
9. Always Be Getting More Exposure
10. Don’t Outsource Your Success to Your Company
11. The Real Winners Never Go Through the “Front Door”

What do you think of this list? Check out the infographic which has a bunch more details on each point: