Starting the New Job
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How to Start a Job: The First 90 DaysYour first three months on the job set the tone for long-term success. This guide outlines strategies for building strong work habits, prioritizing responsibilities, developing key relationships, and creating a 30-60-90 day plan. With practical tips and resources, it will help you navigate the transition from student to professional with confidence.
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Making the Transition from College to the WorkforceThis is an extensive PDF that discusses many considerations for college students graduating and entering the full-time workforce.
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Transitioning to the WorkforceThis webpage has resources covering such topics as:
+ Financial Literacy and Budgeting Resources
+ How to Dress for a New Job and Navigate Office Politics
+ Professionalism and Networking in the Workplace
+ Update your Resume and LinkedIn Profile! -
Subject of the Month: Start Money Smart!The resources provided on this subject of the month guide can help you understand the financial challenges you face and provide suggestions and tools to help you Start Money Smart!
Fine Tuning Your Finances
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Start Money SmartThis guide has many suggestions and resources that will help new students AND recent graduates start their financial journeys off on the right foot.
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Finances 101: Setting Yourself Up for Success After GraduationManaging your money wisely is one of the most important steps you can take after graduation. From creating a budget and building savings to understanding workplace benefits and planning for retirement, this guide offers practical strategies and resources to help you establish a strong financial foundation early in your career.
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Financial Tips for Recent Graduates Entering the WorkforceA nice blog entry from the University of Illinois with basic suggestions for getting your finances in order when you start your first job after college.
Transitioning to the Workforce for Students with Disabilities
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Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Autism
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This book considers the continuing dismal employment statistics for individuals with autism. Using real-life examples, Grandin and Duffy note that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of vocational rehabilitation programs that provide job training and placement for people with disabilities. In this 3rd edition, new jobs have been added that are well suited for those on the spectrum
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Transitioning from College to WorkThis page from the Learning Disabilities Association of America provides advice and resource links to assist with the transition from college to the full-time workforce.
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services for StudentsThis website discusses the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) available in Michigan to students with disabilities who are age 14-26 and accepted or enrolled in secondary or postsecondary education. Pre-ETS are an early intervention delivered in a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences with the goal of ultimately leading to competitive, integrated employment outcomes.
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STRIDE Center's Transition Resources LocatorThis website provided by Michigan State's STRIDE Center provides links to resources in 8 different categories, including:
+ Assistive Technology
+ Benefits
+ Employment
+ Wellness
+ Professional