Every entrepreneur starts somewhere — often with a first job far from the boardroom or venture capital. From mowing lawns to selling computers, knives and more, some of the most formative early gigs ...

My first and only 9–5 job lasted six weeks in 2015. I had avoided traditional employment until then, building skills in social media, writing, web design, and small business management through ...

First jobs can teach valuable customer-service and sales skills and how to own big mistakes. Here’s what eight business veterans learned from their early roles and their advice for young people today.