Preparing for the Workplace
If you are starting a new job as a graduate, you may feel nervous. This page contains resources, advice and information to help make the transition from university to the workplace easier.
You can also look at our Graduate Career Stories, Alumni Skills Stories, Graduate Stories blogs, or Day in the Life testimonials to hear from other graduates.
Navigating the transition from university to the professional world
- Understanding NI, minimum wage and workers rights
- Funding for work, travel or professional development
- Target Jobs: acceptance and rejection Advice on how to accept job offers and handle rejections
- Navigating the transition into your first job after university - Step Tips on managing the move from university to the working world
- Advice For Entering The World of Work | Bright Network Guidance on entering the world of work and maintaining a work life balance
- Preparing for the Workplace Advice from the British Council on finding and start a new job
Making a good first impression
- Target Jobs: how to impress on your first day Tips on how you can successfully navigate your first day in your new job as a graduate
- Starting your career: Essential tips for your first day | Bright Network Advice on how to make a good first impression on your first day
- The Muse: 10 must-reads before you start a new job Recommended reading on how you can effectively prepare for your first day and calm those 'new job' nerves
- How to succeed in your first graduate job - YouTube Alumni panellists share their experiences and tips for success in their initial roles
Continuing to develop your skills
- How to do well in your first job after university: tips from graduates - Target Jobs Practical tips on building your skills and getting the most of your first graduate job
- Wellbeing in Your Career | Bright Network Academy Short online training course on managing wellbeing both at university and in the workplace
- Careers Blog: Graduate Resilience Advice for transitioning into the workplace, building resilience while job hunting and looking after your wellbeing
- Networking Tips and Advice | Bright Network Guidance and interactive sessions on effective networking and small talk
- Career Skills Advice for Graduates | Bright Network Learn more about developing key graduate career skills, including time management and prioritisation of tasks
- People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization [6 courses] (IBM) | Coursera A series of online training courses on mastering transferable skills needed for the workplace
