By: David Ross
With the end of the semester and graduation now behind us, it’s easy to think school is done for the year and summer has arrived. With the onset of summer, dreams of vacations and downtime come to mind and visions of rest and relaxation are quite common.
While this is certainly a great time to take a break, re-energize and prepare for what lies ahead, I would encourage you to think about ways you can incorporate some of the lessons learned and good habits you have developed as a student and transfer them to the workplace.
Specifically, think about the idea of learning and mastering a subject as a student. While in school, you read and study to acquire new information and become knowledgeable on a topic. But why is this important for a summer internship or full-time job? Because as much as you may be trained for your position and learn what to do on the job, you can become more knowledgeable and develop additional expertise by studying your craft outside of work.
Read books or magazines about your industry to keep abreast of the latest research, developments, trends and best practices. Take the time to browse articles and news stories online to discover innovative practices and emerging discoveries within your field. Your willingness to develop these good habits and apply some of the lessons learned as a student can ultimately pay dividends for you in your future career.
