What should a junior engineer focus on in their first job? Asking questions and building relationships are at the top of the list for me.

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What I'd suggest is aligned with building relationships. As you're working, scout out colleagues who really seem to be good at their jobs and pay attention to them. If your organization doesn't have a formal mentorship program, you might be able to informally get a mentor by asking good questions of those people. Sometimes your colleagues can be generous with information and insights, at least if you ask substantive questions.

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Thanks for the feedback

I think it's all about having humility and an eagerness to learn. That goes a long way in helping build relationships, because people enjoy teaching people who enjoy learning. Having the humility to recognize that there's a lot you don't know will make your first job go a lot better.

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