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Making the transition from student life to the world of work

Starting you first job after university can sometimes be a bit daunting - listen to our new podcast from Corus, giving you fantastic advice on taking that first step. Download the corresponding PDF for more information.

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Corus has provided some extremely informative and comprehensive guidance on how to make the transition from student life to the world of work.

The PDF covers accepting a job, managing money, moving house, meeting other graduates and taking a year out. There are tips from Corus graduates on how to deal with first day nerves and settle in to your new job quickly, a sample balance sheet which shows you how to manage your finances and many other useful suggestions.

In the podcast, Corus graduate James talks about the main differences he found between being at university and starting on the Corus graduate scheme. He explains how to manage those differences, provides tips for your first few days and weeks and explains how Corus enabled him to settle into his new job, in a new area, as smoothly and quickly as possible. The podcast lasts just over 10 minutes.

Employers include...

SELEX Galileo Technip UK Maersk FPSOs CB&I UK Scotia Gas Networks Wood Group Airbus Centrica Enterprise Network Rail
 

 

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