Inspiring and motivating
tomorrow’s successful leaders
Do you know what it takes to cross the bridge from your first job to your dream job?
Learn from business and community leaders how mastering the basics in your first job is key to setting yourself apart from your peers and getting ahead.
Recent Profiles
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Jan Fields
President, McDonald's USA
“Don't underestimate what you can learn!” read more -
Martin Ringlein
CEO, nclud, LLC
“Success isn’t always about money, fame or power; it’s much more personal.” read more -
Marianna Olszewski
Founder and CEO, Madison Financial Management
“Go for a first job that you really want to do, that you have a passion for.” read more
What they are saying
FirstJobs.org recently interviewed America’s most successful CEOs, and it is striking how many mentioned the skills they learned on their first jobs as critical to their professional success.”—The Wall Street Journal
CEO’s seem to come from a wider variety of economic backgrounds—with growing numbers rising from humble beginnings and fewer having attended Ivy League colleges—than they once did.”—New York Times
Letting the American people know where business people got their start personalizes the path to success in terms that anyone can understand.”—Investor’s Business Daily
How to get your first job
A checklist…
- How do I look for a job?
- How do I write a resume?
- How do I apply for a job?
- How do I go on an interview?
- Read more about the tool kit…