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

Lisa Perrone (School of Management, College of Law and Business, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South, Australia)
Margaret H. Vickers (School of Management, College of Law and Business, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South, Australia)

Education + Training

ISSN: 0040-0912

Article publication date: 1 March 2003

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Abstract

Few studies have addressed the experiences of a graduate’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: “an uncertain feeling”, “inflated expectations”, “the work experience paradox” and “a low time”. It is hoped that understanding this graduate’s experiences will assist higher education institutions, recruiting companies and students to better understand and prepare for this significant life passage.

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Perrone, L. and Vickers, M.H. (2003), "Life after graduation as a “very uncomfortable world”: an Australian case study", Education + Training, Vol. 45 No. 2, pp. 69-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400910310464044

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