After reading, I immediately felt gratitude for receiving such valuable information and advice. It was a comfort, knowing that if I put in the work and figure out what I want to do, I can land the job of my choice. I was also grateful for the attitude adjustment it gave me regarding the beginnings of my graphic design career. Like many others, I probably believed that I had to "pay my dues" before even considering going after big, awesome positions. I love how it emphasized that a job "is not a prize to win, but rather a relationship to cultivate and learn from so that you can continue to grow."
I really appreciated that the reading stressed it's not just about experience but the right kind of experience. Now it might be logical to others, but honestly, I never thought of looking at the qualifications of a job (that I didn't yet have) as goals, education, or experience to work towards. I would naturally just move on to the next listing if I didn't meet one of the qualifications, never really considering what I needed to work on or learn if I actually wanted that job in the future.
Another point I hadn't given much thought to was the importance of forming and maintaining personal connections. You might not stay at your first job forever, but the connections you form can be the added bonus that helps you open doors at another place.
