Seek mentors who are a few steps ahead of you in their career. Build authentic relationships by exhibiting gratitude and curiosity about your mentor’s work.

Discover your superpower to unlock your potential in the workplace. Knowing what you excel at helps you develop your skills.

To build and support diverse teams, create a culture of open communication.

In negotiations, knowledge is powerful. Do your research and prepare carefully.

Arrive at job interviews early, prepared, and present. Make sure your questions convey sincere curiosity about the role and the person you’re talking to.

Navigate office politics by learning what motivates your colleagues. Find opportunities to let each individual shine.

Avoid overcommitment. If you start feeling overwhelmed, learn to gracefully say “no.”

Join Stanford MS&E Professor of the Practice Tina Seelig on a deep-dive into how to launch your career. Tina and Stanford alumni will discuss what skills have helped them thrive, and what they wish they’d learned while they were in school. Each episode explores a particular topic, including politics in the workplace, how to negotiate, and working on a team. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes when the series launches.