As college seniors wrap up their summer internships, jobs and vacations, they may be heading back to school with some anxiety about launching their careers. See the results of new research by Enactus and Accountemps on students' biggest fears about starting a new job.

1. The Fear of Missing Your
Best Career Opportunity
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What students are saying
Students’ two biggest
fears about starting
their first job:
1. Choosing the wrong job
and missing out on
something else
2. Not learning quickly
enough and making
mistakes
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Source: Enactus survey of nearly 600 student members

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Worst Mistakes Entry-Level
Professionals Made on the Job
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The most common mistakes made
Consistently coming in late
4
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Not showing up for work at all
5
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
6
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs
Not following company policy

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The most common mistakes made
Making errors
in their work
7
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Not asking for help
8
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Being rude to
customers
9
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Not paying
attention
to detail
10
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Sharing
office-related
information
on social media
11
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Spending too
much time on
personal devices
12
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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The most common mistakes made
Not living up
to claimed
qualifications
13
Source: Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs

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