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The final section of Chapter 2, "Succeed in College and Beyond," notes that the positive out-of class behaviors you develop in college will serve you in other areas of your life. This includes success in your work or career. The six out-of-class behaviors that can make you a more successful, effective, and relaxed college students are

  • set goals and make a commitment;
  • get organized;
  • prepare for class;
  • manage your assignments;
  • monitor your progress and see your instructor when you need help;
  • take advantage of out-of-class resources.

Nearly all of these general success behaviors would serve you well on the job. Can you come up with job-related counterparts?The first one is done for you.

Example:
College Success Behavior
Set goals and make a commitment.
Related Job/Career Success Behavior

  • Set career goals. Make a commitment to achieve them.

1

College Success Behavior
Get organized.
Related Job/Career Success Behavior

2

College Success Behavior
Prepare for class.
Related Job/Career Success Behavior

3

College Success Behavior
Manage your assignments.
Related Job/Career Success Behavior

4

College Success Behavior
Monitor your progress and see your instructor when you need help
Related Job/Career Success Behavior

5

College Success Behavior
Take advantage of out-of-class resources.
Related Job/Career Success Behavior








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