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5 Things You Can Do To Prepare For The World Of Work
Your adventure is about to begin! If you’re close to start
your working life, you could be feeling slightly nervous
and anxious about the future. Throughout education,
you’ve probably become familiar with the routine of the
same subjects, a similar schedule, seeing the same
faces day in and out. Heading into your professional life
offers a lot of opportunity, but also huge changes in the
way you’ll be spending your days. Next, you will check 5
things you can do to prepare yourself for the world of
work.
1. Be open-minded and willing to learn
Much like school or university, entering the working world
can offer a big amount of opportunity for learning. Every
experience you gain in your role should be helpful in
providing ideas for how to deal with more responsibility
in the future. Being open-minded and willing to learn
can be a fantastic trait that you have to share with
potential employers during the recruitment stage, they’ll
want to invest in a candidate that has ambition to
progress through their company and make the most of
the opportunities they’re presented with.
2. You must research your desired career path
Related to education, you’re often faced with the key
question of “So, what do you want to do?”. This question
can be difficult to answer, if you are not completely sure
of what you would like to do. If you’re unsure on the
career route you want, you should spend some time on
researching different career options. A great idea is to
take a career quiz, or personality test; doing this will
match your skills, attributes and personality traits to
suitable career options.
If you already have the answer to what to do, you must
complete valuable research to ensure your decision is
the best for you. You can start by visiting websites for
Job Profiles; here you could find insights on every career
possible. You could also go the extra mile by speaking to
people who are already working in that sector or job role,
to ask for their recommendations and first-hand advice
on their experience.
In terms of further education, as specializations or
masters’ degrees, you can also apply these
recommendations. As these diplomas are aimed to
more specialized roles or skills, you could investigate
which one is more suitable for you, considering your
abilities, interests and possible working positions that
can make you grow and advance in your career path.
Also, for the current job market, thinking on getting an
international degree for your postgraduate students can
greatly benefit your chances of getting a better job
position.
3. Practice your organisational skills
One skill that all employers are looking out for in new recruits is
organisation and punctuality. If you’re seen to be someone who
turns up late, forgets key responsibilities and has a lazy attitude
towards commitment - you have to put some practice in!
You should start by putting in place an organisational tool, like an

online or paper diary. Over time, try adding key dates, tasks and
goals to the diary so you can get into the habit of keeping on top of
things and be self-motivated. There are a variety of organisational
tools online that are free to use. Becoming familiar with using these
tools can also be vital for a professional role, as a lot of employers
will expect you to be resourceful and efficient to complete your
tasks via an online space.
4. Start networking within the industry you want to work in
Networking, both online and offline, is an extremely powerful skill.
Networking can offer you the opportunity to meet new people, and
gain connections for the future. If talking to new people isn’t one of
your strengths, you should start with an online platform like LinkedIn.
Talking to people online, in a professional capacity, can build your
confidence in a friendlier environment. But first, you have to identify
the sector or industry you’re looking to progress into, searching for
key figures in that industry. As someone entering the industry, you
may want to ask them for career advice and their personal
experience. Once you’re confident with networking in the online
space, you can start to attend local networking events and reach out
to people who you think have relevant skills or experience within your
sector. You never know where a connection could lead you!
5. Secure a valuable work placement
Finally, the best way to prepare for entering the world of work
is through a work placement. Throwing yourself into the
working world, without the pressure of securing a full-time job,
can be a fantastic learning experience. You could have the
opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice
before starting a job with high expectations. Think of a work
experience as a trial run, the best part is you could gain
clearer insight to know if your preparation and skills are
competitive. You always have to ask the employer for a
reference, and constructive feedback following the completion
of your placement!
Taken and adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-things-you-can-do-prepare-world-work-wearegft/

Now, answer some questions
about the text:
• Why is being open-minded and willing to
learn considered a fantastic trait for
someone entering the world of work,
according to the text?
• Why is it important to do research for your
career path?
• How can organizational skills help you for
your professional life?
• Give some recommendations that the text
mentions regarding networking.
• Which benefits can you have when securing
a work placement according to the reading?
• Which other tips could you add to this list?

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