Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges ofstarting a career after graduation. You should writeat least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
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The Challenges of Starting a Career AfterGraduation
Recent years have witnessed a sharp rise in thenumber of college students who successfully starttheir career after graduation. However, many othersfail to do so because the transition from a studentto an employee is actually full of challenges.
First of all, you might not be popular with every colleague, which is frustrating for anewcomer of the workplace. So you'd better try to make a good first impression on all of yourworkmates, especially your boss. Furthermore, there probably is a gap between what you'velearned at school and what you are required at work. You have to learn actively and quickly, and avoid making too many mistakes. Finally, the low payment for a new graduate andvarious living expenses make it difficult to make ends meet, so you may find yourself always ona tight budget.
As the old proverb goes, "Well begun is half done." If you can handle these challengessuccessfully after graduation, you will clear the path for future career development, such as jobpromotion or starting your own business. So hold on and never give up!
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