This Is the True Story...
As graduation looms and seniors send off resumes and attend interviews, one thing is certain: life after college is uncertain and a bit scary. There are plenty of ways to combat that fear and prepare yourself for "the real world."Although you may have had a part-time job and juggled other activities while taking classes, many students will find that the balance of a career and social life is much easier to maintain. Because they have already mastered the art of time management and scheduling, they have no problem acclimating to a 9-5 workweek and using outside time to relax or enjoy their hobbies.
The biggest shift for many is becoming completely independent from their parents and college lifestyle. While the hours may be earlier, many will find that their 40-or-so-hour workweek is much more lenient than the crazy noon-4 a.m. schedule they previously enjoyed.
Seniors should just remember that everything leading up to graduation can prepare them for life afterward, if utilized correctly. College is a time for learning and growing, both in and out of the classroom.
Labels: career prep, graduation, the real world
Posted by Amanda on 4/10/2009 02:15:00 AM
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