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I saw this article and as much as it is written for students transitioning to working life, I thought that there were some good points for all candidates to consider, so I encourage you to take a look, no matter what stage of the journey of your working life you are at…
13 ways to transition from student life to working life
Source: social.hays.com
Written by: Roop Bhumbra, Head of Talent Development, Hays UK&I
Have you recently graduated? Are you grieving the loss of your old student life? Are you wondering what it will be like to be a fully-fledged member of the working world? Yes, and yes? I hate to break it to you, and as patronising as it might sound, you really are about to enter the ‘real world’ – one that will bring a whole load of new lessons. So, remember, just because the relentless exam process has finally stopped for you, your learning hasn’t. Far from it.
How to make the transition from student life to working life
Quite frankly, the prospect of making this life-changing transition can feel terrifying. But it doesn’t need to be. So, in this blog, I want to share with you how you can successfully transition from university, college or school, to working life – and get your career off to the best start possible:
Accept that everything is going to change: From now on, your life is going to be different in pretty much every way. You’ll have to get used to early mornings, commuting and not going out partying on a Wednesday night, which might mean your social life isn’t perhaps as fun or wild as it once was – during the weekdays, anyway. You may well have moved back in with your parents again or have even moved to a new City, meaning your home life will change too. You must do your best to accept and even embrace these changes. Try to see this change as an opportunity for personal growth and learning, instead of a negative thing.
You’ve dealt with change before, and you’ll do it again: Remember, you’ve managed to deal with the unsettling feelings that come with change in the past, so you’ll adapt quickly again this time. Think back to when you first started university – everything about your life changed overnight – but you quickly managed to settle in, in what felt like the blink of an eye. Adjusting to the changes that come with starting your new job is no different. You are more adaptable than you think, so draw some confidence from that as you prepare to enter the next chapter of your life. Understand these changes are only temporarily unsettling, and you will quickly form new habits, schedules and rituals, and importantly, start to enjoy your new life.
Keep an open mind: I’m sure you’ve long wondered what the ‘corporate world’ is really like, being an eager spectator from the outside, waiting for your time to enter it. You’ve probably formed some strong assumptions over the years – both good and bad – from family, friends, lecturers, careers advisors, even TV programmes and films. Of course, some of these assumptions will be more accurate than others. So, try to keep an open mind as you embark on your first job, free from preconceived ideas about what it will be like.
Be patient and persevere: If you’re about to start your first ‘proper job’, some of your responsibilities will likely be relatively admin-based, at least to begin with. This won’t be the case forever, so try to understand and appreciate that from the outset, instead of feeling unmotivated or dejected. As you climb your career ladder and become more senior, your responsibilities and tasks will become more interesting and advanced. So, be patient, stay motivated and persevere.
Your first job won’t be your last: It’s important to understand, too, that your first job won’t be your last one, for the simple reason that we’re all living and working for longer than we have ever done in the past. So, if your first job isn’t everything you thought it would be, don’t worry too much. This is just the first stage of your career journey – you have a wealth of experiences ahead of you. Take as much as you can from your current role, and then move on.
If you’re interested to read more, you can find the rest of the article here.
I hope this article was useful to you. Wishing you the very best with your job search.