1. Soft skills matter as much as technical skills (examples: communication, teamwork, good listener, learning to receive constructive feedback)

2. The learning curve may be steeper than you think (there is typically a significant gap between academic knowledge and practical application)

3. Deadlines matter

4. Speaking succinctly is important (examples: grammatically correct sentences, eliminating "um", "uh" and "like" from your vocabulary)

5. 2 weeks may be the most time you can take off in a year

6. Your attitude matters

7. Office politics are ubiquitous (observe and listen as you build connections)

8. Great performance involves taking initiative

9. It's OK not to have all the answers

10. Don't waste time becoming great at things you hate

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