Your how-to guide to thrive as you start your professional career
You’ve done the hard work, got the degree and have sealed the deal on your first professional full-time role. Check out our need-to-know top tips for managing the transition from study to your first year of full-time work and set yourself up for success in your first year out and beyond.
1. Don’t underestimate the need for self-care. Knowing how to set boundaries and building a foundation for a healthy and sustainable work-life balance will serve you well at every stage of your career. Read this article for some valuable tips: 14 Ways To Practice Self-Care at Work (And Why It Matters) | Indeed.com
2. Commit to life-long learning. Adopting a learning mindset and an always-on approach to developing your knowledge can help you see opportunities to grow and grab them with both hands, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone: Ten key benefits of lifelong learning |SEEK
3. Protect your time. Knowing the value of your time and using it well will help with the first two tips. Find tools that work to keep you on track and help manage your calendar. Your time is your asset, look after it! Why Is Time Management Important? And How to Manage Your Time | Indeed.com Canada
4. Keep an open mind about your career journey. It’s tempting to play your whole career out as you get started, but keeping an open mind about how your career will unfold will help you better identify opportunities and even create them!
5. Find the fun and find your people. Providing support to individuals and families in need is important work and can be stressful at times. Work friends are all-important so find your tribe and find moments of joy in every day.
An open mindset, knowing your purpose and what excites you at work will help you make the most of any career move. With all those boxes ticked, you’re on the right track to a long and happy career.
If you’ve not found the ‘right-fit’ graduate experience for you yet, the APM Allied Health Graduate Program accepts applications throughout the calendar year, and our Talent team are always keen to talk to allied health professionals looking to kickstart their career.
Reach out to the team at graduate@apm.net.au to have a chat about your career goals, and find out about open graduate opportunities across the APM Group.
