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    Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation
    Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation
    Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation
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    Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation

    By Aly Madhavji, Karen Deng and Ryan Coelho

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    How to succeed after university or college? Becoming successful after university depends on more than just formal education.

    Features of Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation includes:
    - Expert advice from professionals such as career coaches, leaders in career development at the University of Toronto and others
    - Step-by-step guidance to tackle complicated topics such as tapping into the unknown job network, developing a career strategy, personal branding, balanced living, becoming debt-free, and pursuing your passion
    - Personal experiences to illustrate the ups, downs, trails and errors

    12 Key Themes and Takeaways:

    1) Networking is a two-way street, where anyone can open a door.
    People make a difference, so value relationships, and aspire to be a positive influence for others.

    2) Guidance is just a mentorship request away.
    Mentors come in many forms, and in differing stages in their careers, and can provide guidance and feedback along your career path.

    3) Job searching is a discovery process.
    The process, including rejection, is continuous opportunity to learn about yourself.

    4) You define your own success.
    You can succeed in any career you choose at any time. Consider a career direction that excites you most and you will inevitably gain value in that direction.

    5) Know where you want to go, and that there are many paths to get there.
    Your career strategy acts as a compass to an engaging and meaningful career.

    6) Define your personal brand before someone else does it for you.
    Your person brand about showcasing who you are, what you stand for, and the promises you make and deliver on.

    7) Don’t hold back your passions; find the right time to pursue them.
    Keep your passion in mind as you grow your career and develop - seize opportunities, no matter how unconventional, to pursue your passion.

    8) Take time to take care of yourself and your community.
    To maintain your physical, mental, and social well-being, be sure to balance your career and job duties with activities that support yourself and your community.

    9) Open your mind to a world of perspective.
    Living and traveling outside of your community is a great way to expose yourself to new experiences and perspectives, and a great way to build your network.

    10) Set S.M.A.R.T. goals to reach smart outcomes
    Staying motivated starts with smart goals, followed by planned work and reward strategies.

    11) Implement creative and practical ways to manage your budget.
    Having a plan to manage your money and pay down your debt will ensure only the best parts of university stay with you.

    12) Learning does not end when university does.
    After university, to continue to learn to continuously develop, improve, and meet your goals. Actively seek out either formal or informal means of learning.

    Practical advice that anyone can use, the goal of Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation is to help new graduates become confident in developing successful careers, addressing work-life balance, and other next steps after graduation.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAly Madhavji
    Release dateSep 14, 2016
    ISBN9781370811625
    Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation
    Author

    Aly Madhavji

    Born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Aly Madhavji completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Toronto in June 2012. In his first year, Aly served on the Board of Directors of the Student Union representing the voice of all first-year students. He was instrumental in the introduction of a campus-wide pre-exam study break by involving over 1,800 students, faculty, and staff. Aly coordinated two successful referendums that annually raise $12,500 and $25,000 to support the campus food bank and to help student refugees in the pursuit of Canadian higher-education respectively. In his second year, Aly was a residence Don for upper-year students. He spearheaded a number of significant improvements by gathering suggestions from students across campus. He was named the Residence Ambassador of the Year. In his third year, Aly was the President of Residence Council, a student government, which was known as one of the most active and successful student groups on campus. Aly was a Peer Academic Leader for first generation first-year students to ease their transition into university. He was recognized with the Top Residence Student of the Year award. In his fourth year, Aly was an elected Governor of the University of Toronto representing over 42,000 undergraduate students where he was a member of the Executive Committee and Academic Board of the institution. He was a teaching assistant for two courses, Management in a Changing Environment and Operations Management. He held part-time positions as a Microsoft Campus Leader, Awards Agent for CampusPerks, and as a Bloomberg Ambassador to help secure students internships and full-time jobs. Aly was the Executive Director of Residence Council where he strategically came up with the idea to secure $10,000 of financial need based bursaries for Residence students. Aly was a Books with Wings Coordinator with the University of Toronto International Health Program where he raised 312 university textbooks, with an estimated value of $15,000, for students in rural and impoverished areas around the world. Aly was awarded the Principals Involvement award and the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership award. Throughout his four years, Aly served on the highest governing body of the University of Toronto Mississauga along with two terms on its Academic Board.Aly served for one year in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with the rank of Officer Cadet. He is a recipient of the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence. Aly holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation which he earned through the Canadian Securities Institute and is pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations with PwC. Since graduating in June 2012, Aly played an active role to bring a Co-Curricular Record to the University of Toronto, which was introduced in September 2013, to officially recognize the extra-curricular activities of students. Aly served as the VP Strategy and Chair of Access Empowerment Council, a not-for-profit organization created to inspire disengaged and marginalized youth and engage isolated elderly around the globe. He volunteers as a Civilian Instructor with the Royal Regiment of Canada Army Cadet Corps. Aly serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Toronto Mississauga Alumni Association and the College of Electors of the University of Toronto. He is also an Advisory Board Member for Advantage Mississauga, an innovative initiative aiming to bridge the gap between higher education and the business sector. He is a Senior Associate in the Assurance group at PwC with clients in private equity, real estate, natural resources, structured finance, insurance, broker dealers and pension plans. As the author of the #1 College book on Amazon, Aly continues to energize and develop thousands of current and aspiring University and College students through speaking engagements and mentorship. He continues to be a strategic volunteer in the community and serves on the Board of Directors of various not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Aly has been featured in The Medium and The Varsity newspapers, the Ismaili Magazine, Mississauga Magazine, and University of Toronto Press. Aly loves to spend his free time outdoors, playing sports, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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      Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation - Aly Madhavji

      Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation

      Practical Advice by Young Professionals

      Aly Madhavji, Ryan Coelho, and Karen Deng

      Your Guide to Succeed After Graduation

      Written by

      Aly Madhavji, CPA, CA, CMA, CIM, B.Com

      Ryan Coelho, B.Eng (Hon)

      Karen Deng, BA (Hon), MPH

      Contributors

      Lise Cartwright - Author, Freelance Writer & Coach

      Jordan Hill, CPA, CA, ATC - Coach, Metcalfe Hill; Co-Director, Global Leadership Academy

      Sean Martin, MSW, RSW - Personal Counsellor, University of Toronto Mississauga

      Felicity Morgan B.Sc, M.Ed, RP - Director, University of Toronto Mississauga Career Centre

      Joel Nicholson, B.Com - Co-CEO, UniversityHub; Co-Director, Global Leadership Academy

      Associate Editors

      Nitin Bharathy, MBA | Aleem Dhanani, B.Com (Hon) | Laura Foo, CPA, CFA | Ridah Ratanshi | Zahir Ratanshi, B.Com (Hon), MBA | Naima Salemohamed, B.Sc | Isabell Scheringer, M.Sc | Astrid Schrader, MA | Olivier Sorin, B.Sc (Hon), MA | George Wong, HBA

      Published by Aly Madhavji at Smashwords

      Copyright © 2016 Aly Madhavji, Ryan Coelho, and Karen Deng

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes: This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form.

      Available from Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com, and other retail outlets. Information on how to obtain the FREE eBook edition can be found at the websites below or by scanning the QR code:

      Website: www.SucceedAfterGraduation.com

      Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Succeed.After.Graduation

      Series Website: www.YourGuideToSeries.com

      ISBN: 978-1-5373125-6-9 Paperback

      ISBN: 978-1-3708116-2-5 Smashwords

      ISBN: 978-0-9921028-2-1 eBook & PDF

      Special thank you to our support networks, mentors, contributors, editors, friends, and family who helped make this book a reality. We really appreciate you taking the time to read this guide. If you enjoy the book, please leave a positive review on Amazon, iBooks, or Google Play to help other students and young professionals to become aware of this guide and please share this resource with friends & family.

      Testimonials

      This book is inspirational in many ways. Aly Madhavji, Ryan Coelho, and Karen Deng outline the key steps young professionals should take to succeed after graduation, not only in the labor market but also in life. This book contains words of wisdom from dealing with job rejections to finding your passion to achieving a balanced life. The authors share personal stories of both success and failure that readers can learn from. Release of this invaluable material as a free eBook means the young people who need this advice the most will be able to easily access it. This is the future of publishing, continuing education, and personal development.

      -- Eric Luis Uhlmann, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, INSEAD

      Don’t be fooled by the title. While it’s a great read for young professionals and prospective graduates, this book succinctly captures core life fundamentals, irrespective of where you are in your personal and professional life cycle. It is a refreshing, enjoyable and quick read. A must read for young professionals who are gearing up for the real world and aspire to be successful. A refreshing read for anyone who aspires to simply fine tune and be reminded of things that impact your journey.

      -- Nick Kuryluk, CEO, ColdBlock Technologies Inc.

      Your Guide to Succeed after Graduation is a must-read for graduates or those who are about to graduate. It is written in simple jargon-free English, chockfull of useful advice and I really like the anecdotes based on the authors' personal experiences that often turn failure into learning experiences. I only wish it was around when I graduated!"

      -- P. C. Choo, Governor of the University of Toronto

      An easy read, this concisely written book is an excellent practical guide to career and life after graduating from a university. Rooted in the personal and very relevant experiences of the authors and contributors, the book is mercifully free of intellectual mumbo jumbo and cuts right to the chase with practical advice on the most critical matters a new graduate has to deal with. Even this not-so-new graduate found many useful reminders of what works, what doesn’t, and why! A must read for any fresh graduate looking to find success or building further on an already positive trajectory.

      -- H. Deep Saini, Vice-Chancellor & President, University of Canberra

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Personal Branding: Define How the World Sees You

      Networking: Making Friends Makes a Difference

      Mentorship: Personal Development Through Role-Models

      Succeeding in Your Career, As Defined by You

      Career Strategy and Job Searching

      In Pursuit of Passion: Leaving Perceived Safety Behind

      Goal Setting: S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Reach Smart Outcomes

      Balanced Living

      Travel and Going Abroad: Open Your Mind to a World of Perspective

      Budget Management and Getting Debt-Free

      Further Education: Learning Doesn’t End with School

      12 Key Themes and Takeaways

      About the Authors

      Introduction

      Why did you create this?

      We wrote this book to give you, as a graduating student or young professional, a better insight into life after post-secondary education, as well as some tools and advice to assist you in navigating the challenges after graduation.

      This book focuses on general life advice that will have direct or indirect impact on your career. This advice comes from the personal experiences of success and failure from the authors, 3 young professionals, and the words of wisdom from expert contributors. This starter guide provides a comprehensive foundation for you after graduation but remember to seek out professionals to overcome complex challenges.

      Topics we cover include personal branding, networking, mentorship, career strategy, entrepreneurship, goal setting, community involvement, experiential learning, reducing debt, and further education.

      How can I use it?

      This book can be read in either one of 2 ways:

      1) Read in its entirety (start to finish)

      Although many of the topics in this book are mutually exclusive, we’ve done our best to craft the material in a way that flows organically from start to finish. This guide begins with the areas that are most relevant to you after graduation, including factors that will influence you more as your career progresses.

      2) Read based on section relevant to your interest

      Alternatively, you can visit the table of contents to navigate to the sections that catch your eye.

      Personal Branding: Define How the World Sees You

      Personal branding in a career context is showcasing who you are, what you stand for, your skillsets, and the promises you deliver on as an individual. You’ll notice this is the same concept that applies to businesses. For example, when you hear the word Facebook you immediately think of a place to connect with your friends online. Similarly, your personal brand is what people associate you with when they hear about you or think about you. Define your personal brand before someone else does it for you.

      Why is personal branding important?

      Personal branding is very important since it dictates who you are when you’re not there. It’s a scalable representation of yourself and if you don’t shape it, you open the risk of others shaping it for you - whether it’s in a way that you like or not.

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