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Whether you are a post-grad student looking to enter the workforce for the first time, or in the process of making one of the seven (on average) career transitions most people make in a lifetime, transition can be a very difficult and nerve-racking undertaking.

Transition is physical, psychological, and mental. A successful job transition means functionally succeeding at all the following factors:

• Adopting the organization’s culture, vision, and methods
• Making new relationships
• Establishing your credibility, knowledge, and skill set
• Learning a new job
• Establishing and meeting the expectations of a new supervisor
• Learning to manage your time
• Setting new goals, objectives, and deliverables
• Seeking feedback
• Understanding cultural norms of a new organization (how meetings are conducted, understanding schedules, adapting to new management styles, and learning how to fit in)

With so many factors that contribute to a successful immersion, it’s no wonder it can feel overwhelming starting a new job! Read more >