Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. ”
This is how you should react to finally starting in work after a lifetime in education. You need to clarify/ negotiate your salary and conditions, work hard, build contacts, take responsibility and constantly plan for your next career step. Oh – and also, dress for the position you’re going for, not necessarily the one you’re in (i.e. smartly).