(59b) The Transition from School to Work: Expectations for All Professionals

Transitioning from a school setting to a work setting can be difficult. What are the expectations? What time constraints will change? Am I really supposed to wake up before 9:00am?

This paper will summarize the average daily life of a student compared to a working professional. The student lifestyle is very different from a professional lifestyle in a lot of ways. Communication, expectations, daily tasks, and work-life balance all change as soon as a graduate takes a new position.

This topic is critical for students, recent graduates, and seasoned professionals. It’s important that students and recent graduates understand the changes and expectations when transitioning from a school schedule to a professional schedule. It is also critical for seasoned professionals to understand that same transition to better align their expectations and communication with new professionals. Knowledge on both sides of the equation leads to better business relationships, trust, and communication within an organization.