"You're not supposed to know now, and you got to try some things. That's why internships are great. Temporary positions are great. You've just got to try things. Early on, you really only need to focus on two things: figuring out how to pay your rent, and staying open to new opportunities."
"Recent grads should take the first entry-level job they can find at a place where they're interested. Brown's own path began when her mother asked what she would do on her birthday if she could do anything, and Brown answered she'd go to a department store and play with makeup, leading her mother to suggest she become a makeup artist."
Bobbi Brown, founder of her namesake beauty brand sold to Estée Lauder for $74.5 million, advises recent graduates facing career uncertainty to embrace the unknown. Brown experienced her own struggles before achieving success, initially considering dropping out of college and working years as a makeup artist before building her reputation. She recommends focusing on two priorities: earning enough to pay rent and staying open to opportunities. Brown emphasizes that trying different roles through internships and temporary positions helps clarify career direction. She suggests following personal interests and taking the first entry-level job available in fields that appeal to you, allowing experience and exploration to guide long-term career decisions.
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