Our blog series about progressing from university to the workplace, offers suggestions for making a smooth transition and we also address some of the more practical considerations, such as managing money and living arrangements. In this third article, we’ll take a look at what you can expect of a professional workplace environment and a few things to consider as you prepare to be a part of it.
In Part One of our blog series about progressing from university to the workplace, we’ve offered suggestions for making the move as smooth as possible, when the time comes. This next article looks at some common practicalities of starting a new job – whilst these aren’t perhaps the most exciting of topics, they are important. Learning more about them in advance can help to avoid pitfalls and allow you to spend your time concentrating on the job itself.
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