I know the basics I see online- network, ask questions, be competent, be on time, but how did you really land that full time offer. Is there anything you wish you knew prior to that starting summer? How would you have prepared if you could go back in time?
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Don't be as worried about the return offer as you probably are - seen people lose their offers going overboard trying to get it (too hardo, competitive, taking on too much work and not delivering) just be nice and normal
Always double check your work, nothing is as ASAP as it seems, #1 ranking factor should be deal flow, #2 is culture
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