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Be Very Practical For many of you, your professional plans and career launch strategies will soon have to change. The companies you're interested in may not be hiring right now, as entire sectors are being reconfigured and overturned. This is painful and bizzare, but it can also be a call for action. You will need to adopt a practical approach and align your job search with organizations that are still hiring. We know this can be difficult, and in many ways counterintuitive to everything you heard during college, but it's necessary. You will compromise and make concessions, but you will also be setting yourself up for long-term success! Stay Connected You all know that most people find jobs through networking and personal connections. This should come as a surprise to no one. Staying connected with people and communities, and growing your network is paramount to success in a virtual world. Increasing your network should be a daily exercise! Don't forget about folks you met at work, through networking, or at random during your time in D.C.! 6

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