You Can't Know Everything

I met with a graduating student today who said “Even though I learned a tremendous amount at WSU, I realize there is still a lot I don’t know.” He has a 3.96 gpa in Engineering, so undoubtedly he did learn a lot. But, he has the humility to also know there is still a lot left for him to learn.

Employers appreciate that attitude. They respect candidates who are confident but not arrogant. They were where you are at one point and they know they didn’t know everything – so neither can you. They expect a learning curve for new graduates.  

It pays to be humble. Good to remember when you meet employers and when you interview.  

“You shouldn't gloat about anything you've done; you ought to keep going and find something better to do.”  ~David Packard