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I think I was able to somewhat skip the "entry-level track" by starting my career with a start-up. I went from intern to "upper management" or whatever you want to call it -- one level below the boss and managing entry-level employees, interns and volunteers -- within less than a year. I like a lot of responsibility and I love managing people (ahem, control freak), so it's been a great experience. I think I would have floundered in a traditional "entry-level" job.