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The early phases of your career can present many exciting opportunities for personal and professional development. Here are five tips to keep you on course as you navigate this critical part of your professional journey.

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1.    Find Purpose in Your Work


Finding a company whose mission connects with your values is the ultimate win-win situation. Pursuing work that gives you a sense of purpose is one of the best ways to motivate and inspire growth throughout your career. 

Freddie Mac offers a variety of ways to do work that makes a difference by   Making Home Possible for thousands of families across the nation. 

We also place an emphasis on   community service, encouraging participation in volunteer activities through our   Community Crew and offering to match charitable contributions made by employees.

2.    Build Your Network and Use It


Networking is a critical part of building success in any profession. Expanding your connections with colleagues and other like-minded professionals can provide a wealth of knowledge and support throughout your career. 

Develop a   mentorship relationship with your supervisor or senior colleagues who can help guide you through your career. We also have   Business Resource Groups that serves as a place to learn and grow with employees who share common interests and life experiences.

Maintaining and leveraging professional relationships can reveal new openings for growth and identify mutual contacts that may get you closer to achieving your career goals.

3.    Embrace and Create New Opportunities


If the opportunity arises to work on a project outside of your normal scope of work, take it! Expanding your horizons can broaden your knowledge of the company, introduce you to new colleagues or executives, and expose you to new perspectives and potential roles you may not have considered. Being adaptable to new situations is an invaluable skill that will not go unnoticed.

At Freddie Mac, your career is Yours to Make. We offer several   professional development programs to help employees gain and grow skills. If you are a recent graduate, our   university analyst programs offer rotations in different departments to allow young professionals to learn from a broad array of teams.  Do not be afraid to tap into your ambition and creativity to find new initiatives that bring value to your team. Making yourself indispensable is a surefire way to grow your career.

4.    Never Stop Learning


Continued education is essential to professional and personal growth. Whether you decide to pursue a post-graduate degree or learn a new software platform, it is important to continue adding new tools to your toolbox. This will make you more marketable for future jobs and can provide valuable life experience. 

Freddie Mac understands the importance of lifelong learning. We provide hundreds of free online courses through FMYou, an employee learning platform. Freddie Mac also offers financial assistance for costs related to educational courses or certificates.

5.    Stay Flexible and Open-Minded


Career paths rarely follow a straight line. As you continue to grow throughout your career, you will develop new skills and interests, and you will come across intriguing opportunities that might fall outside of your charted course. Allow yourself the flexibility to explore every possibility and consider what aligns best with your long-term goals.

We know that growth is not linear, which is why Freddie Mac encourages our employees to explore their passions and identify opportunities to grow. 
Join a company that provides limitless growth for young professionals.   Search Freddie Mac career opportunities today.
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