Life after graduation as a "very uncomfortable world" : an Australian case study

Lisa Perrone; Margaret H. (Margaret Heather) Vickers

Life after graduation as a "very uncomfortable world" : an Australian case study

Lisa Perrone, Margaret H. (Margaret Heather) Vickers

School of Health Sciences

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Abstract

Few studies have addressed the experiences of a graduateÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s transition from university to the world of work. Understanding how graduates react and respond to this journey will provide universities with the ability to prepare and equip students for the road ahead. The purpose of this particular Australian case study was to extend understanding of the experience of making the transition from university to work, and to identify questions for further study. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, which were transcribed and analysed for clusters of common themes. Four themes emerged from the case study: ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã…"an uncertain feelingÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã‚Â, ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã…"inflated expectationsÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã‚Â, ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã…"the work experience paradoxÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã‚Â and ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã…"a low timeÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã‚Â. It is hoped that understanding this graduateÃƒÂ¢Ã¢"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s experiences will assist higher education institutions, recruiting companies and students to better understand and prepare for this significant life passage.

Original language	English
Number of pages	10
Journal	Education & training
Publication status	Published - 2003

Keywords

Australia
attitudes
case studies
college graduates
employment
school-to-work transition

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