Taking that step and transition from a schooling situation to entering the real world, is exciting but also can be daunting.
You have decisions to make. What are you going to do next? Are you wanting to go to university? If so, what to study? Would degree apprenticeships be best?
When all you have known is a form of schooling or education, taking that first step out of a given institution and entering the real world as a professional is a big transition. Here are some tips to make it easier:
Start Building Up Your Wardrobe Now
You need to look the part when entering the working world. If it is a brand new experience, it is unlikely that you will have the wardrobe that makes you look the part.
Start shopping and picking up versatile items now that can be mixed and matched with varying items. With each item, you buy, try to think about the quality. The better the quality the longer-lasting they will be. Look at them as investments.
Build Up Your Experiences
Whether you are looking to gain experience to support you entering a job as a project manager or doctor. You want to gain experiences and skills that will be transferable into your career of choice.
It is great that you have demonstrated your ability to study and pass exams but in the working world, there are more skills needed than the ability to sit and pass exams. You might need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership, demonstrate your ability to problem solve, deal with conflict or show management skills.
Use your spare time wisely to gain as many experiences as possible and get yourself meeting as many different people as possible. This will help you be more confident and assured of yourself when you enter the working world.
Setbacks Can Happen
The real world will come with setbacks. You might not be offered the job you applied for, or the promotion you want. You may have to start at an entry-level job and work your way up. Education doesn’t necessarily prepare you for this.
Real-life comes with setbacks and it is important to embrace the experience, learn from it and not let it discourage you from working towards the goals that you have set. It can be a steep learning curve, but that is what makes the real world so exciting. It isn’t as predictable as attending classes.
Learn To Look After Yourself
There is more to self-care than just exercising. When you enter the real world you will find that it is your mental and emotional well-being that is also in need of attention and nurturing.
If you are wanting professional success you need to be able to balance your physical, mental and spiritual well being. This will not only allow you to grow but it will ensure that as you enter into new experiences or situations you are in the best possible form to be able to handle all that the world throws your way.
