Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- About the authors -- Get ready for your transition to the workplace -- Meet the new workplace realities (and your paperback mentors) -- Yes! : you can succeed in life with a bachelor's degree -- Make the most of your opportunities now! -- Know thy self better! -- What is the secret of excellent career planning? : Camille Helkowski -- Your journey through psychosocial development continues : long after graduation -- Know the skills you need to succeed (course content is no longer the focus) -- Get a jump-start on your job search -- John Jameson -- Onboarding to work -- Why are attitudes, motivation, and work centrality important? -- Your first real job? : it's primarily about communicating -- Avoid false expectations : onboarding and your first 90 days -- I graduated and got a job : what's next -- Your personal life changes after college : Abby Miller -- From know thyself to manage thyself -- Prime yourself for more transitions -- What lies ahead? -- Author index -- Subject index.