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25 Things Every Young Professional Should Know By 25

If you want a job straight out of college, don’t knock on Kirk McDonald’s door.  McDonald, the president of a tech company in New York City, wrote a brutally honest op-ed in The Wall Street Journal called “Sorry, College Grads, I Probably Won’t Hire You.” He believes most college graduates don’t have the one skill that’s in high demand: computer programming.During your first few years in the real world, what else should you take time to learn? Here are 25 things every professional should know by age 25: 25. “Definitely” is not spelled “definately.”  Spell-check always. 24. You should read an entire apartment lease before you sign it.  23. An Excel PivotTable will change your life. Nothing is lesser. 22. A cover letter should add color and personality to your resume—not summarize it.  21. Everyone likes to receive praise, but the smartest young adults actively seek constructive criticism .  20. The days of a college syllabus are long gone . If you’re wait...