Transition From School To Work

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The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. In life, getting and maintaining a job is key to success, and key to having a productive life. But the question most tend to ask is, where does it start? Most teens my age and even younger worry about the future, and what it has in store. Whether going straight into the work force, or furthering education, facilitating the transition from school to work is vital. This transition from school to work is composed of three key factors: assisting students in establishment of occupational goals, strengthening the confidence of students in themselves and their work, and finally encouraging and practicing effective money management. Without these steps, most would struggle immensely …show more content…

As a child, you may have been asked several times “what do you want to be when you grow up?” If you’re anything like me, you would have wanted to be a doctor one year, and a Broadway actress the next. Which is why the first step in the transition from school to work, is assisting students in the establishment of occupational goals. This first step is crucial, whether you choose a path and stay on it or not. Did you know 45% of high school freshmen, have no idea what they want to do in life? With this in mind, a way to tackle this very important step is to examine careers and career priorities. In considering a career path, evaluate a position you are interested in, where you want to be in life, and what sorts of education you will need. Next, set goal. Saying isn’t doing. Set a time table to achieve any goals you desire in a set amount of time. Figure out where you want to be in a year, even 5 years. Whatever career path you choose will take time to achieve. I followed this, now when people ask me what I want to be in life, I tell them, I am Miranda Donnelly and I want to be a high powered …show more content…

Imagine being a confident, successful business person; but living in drowning debt. You would be very surprised with how many young adults are unaware or unable to perform basic money management tasks. Therefore, the third and final way of the transition from school to work, is to encourage and practice effective money management. Back in December, I opened a bank account. I personally come from a background with no money management skills whatsoever. My parents had no idea how to tell me about anything money related, because they didn’t know how anything worked themselves. So I walked into this world of money with very little knowledge. I was doing my Christmas shopping, and one company I ordered from took an entire week to take the money off my bank card. In the meantime I thought the money was supposed to come out right away, so I spent the more, unaware of my running balance. I quickly learned when I overdrew my account. The point is, even someone like me who has taken numerous business courses throughout my 4 years of high school, can still be unaware about finances. In order to successfully manage money, you must do a few simple tasks such as accumulate savings, pay bills and expenses on time, and budget. By accumulating savings you no longer have to stress about unexpected expenses that inevitably occur at some point or another. By paying bills and expenses on time, your credit

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