Another great #SAChat, this week on Helping SAGrads transition from grad school to their first position. Thank you to Brian Proffer for MODing!
MOD Q1: What is/was your biggest fear about post-graduation/first position? Why? #sachat
A1 Relocation and its costs! #SAChat
— Leslie Bell (@LeslieBell80) June 1, 2017
A1 #sachat biggest fear starting my first position was would students respect me, became an RD at 22 with no masters degree
— Genevieve Thevenin (@genevievethev) June 1, 2017
MOD Q2: How are/did you manage that fear? Or do you need suggestions? #sachat
A2 I handled my fear by modeling other professionals I admired in my department #sachat
— Genevieve Thevenin (@genevievethev) June 1, 2017
A2 I try to let go of worrying about things out of my control. i.e after an interview telling myself it's up to them and read a ? #sachat
— Mara Schaffler (@MaraSchaffler) June 1, 2017
MOD Q3: What has made/made you feel ready to take on your first professional position? #sachat
A3 Cont'd): Also a shout out @_ArtofSurvival who do a great job of allowing people to share their story and empower others. #SAChat
— Bart Stucker (@IJustBarted) June 1, 2017
A3: I also had an incredible first supervisor @Menard53 who helped with my transition so having a supportive supervisor can be key #sachat
— Lynsey Stuart (@SA_LynseyStuart) June 1, 2017
MOD Q4: What is one thing you plan on doing/did to get you acclimated to your first position? #sachat
A4: Learn about culture of entire university. Figure out for yourself how your office fits into that, and how you can support it #sachat
— Allan Williams (@allan688) June 1, 2017
Q4: Talk to faculty, learn about the culture, ask questions, make space for yourself. #sachat
— CJ V S, M.A. (@chrisjvenable) June 1, 2017
MOD Q5: What kind of support do/ did you find the most beneficial during the transition? #sachat
A5:4myself, i created a smilefile-a folder of things that gave me encouragement & laughs. cards i'd collected, songs, pics, etc. #sachat
— Capria Berry (@berrycapria) June 1, 2017
A5 hearing stories of my colleagues who had experience but also did not have their masters and how they managed #sachat
— Genevieve Thevenin (@genevievethev) June 1, 2017
MOD Q6: What is one piece of advice to AVOID giving during with the transition between #SAGrad and #SAPro? #sachat
A6 "Do as I say not as I do" is crap advice.
Think, speak, and act right.#sachat
— Craig Z (@cz2day) June 1, 2017
Don't let your experience be the foundation of a new SApros point of view. #dontshareyourjade #sachat https://t.co/QlnwUziuBK
— Nate Johnson (@N8iveSon) June 1, 2017
MOD FQ/FT: What are your final questions or thoughts before we close today’s chat? #sachat
FT: Starting a job is scary, nerve wracking, and other negatives. Make sure you remember that when someone new starts after you #sachat
— Allan Williams (@allan688) June 1, 2017
FT3 Know your resources. Stay awake in those HR onboarding sessions for new job. Know rights & responsibilities #sachat
— Shane (@authenticFNL) June 1, 2017
