Treat your manager as a coach

Taking criticism can be a hard thing. At some point, you will find someone who wants to tell you how to do things better.

But feedback can also be a good thing as you can use the criticism to give you a competitive edge.

When choosing your side hustle, pick something you want to do, be or achieve, and actively work toward it. Not only will you enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with progressing toward a goal but you'll also feel better about yourself and your life.

See your si...

Shadow professionals in fields of primary interest to observe work first hand. 

Spend anywhere from a few hours to a few days job shadowing people who have jobs that interest you. Your college career office is a good place to find alumni volunteers who are willing to host job shadowe...