I graduated recently and was lucky enough to get an internship right away. So far so good, but in a constant dilemma. There are so many paths to go - B2B sales, retail, or inside sales. How did you figure out which path matched your personality and long-term goals?

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That’s such a common feeling early on. I tried both retail and inside sales before realizing I’m more of a relationship-builder, so B2B ended up being my lane. If you love fast-paced, face-to-face work, retail can be great; if you prefer more strategy and depth, B2B or inside sales often fits better. Sometimes you just have to test a few roles to see what's best for you.

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Research as much about each as you can. I'm not in sales, so I can't offer much advice specific to that industry, but research + networking should help you figure out what you're best suited for. Also, remember that where you start your career doesn't have to be - and often isn't - where you'll finish it. Going into B2B right out of college doesn't lock you into it full time. If you decide it isn't for you, pivoting is always a possibility.

Try to talk to ppl in different areas to get an idea of where you’d be the happiest.

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