Advice: How to give graduates the best first week at work Written by David Waller Wednesday 20 September 2023 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email In a time of severe skills shortages, organisations need to impress from the get-go if they want to retain their fresh talent. Here are five ways to give graduates a memorable introduction – and boost retention At this time of year, thousands of new graduates will be emerging from the warm cocoon of education, and planting their feet on to the first rungs of the teetering career ladder. While these young people may become tomorrow’s CEOs, M&A maestros and decision makers, for many this will feel more like that first day of school – wandering wide-eyed into a new environment, hoping they do everything right. How to make an impact in your first 100 days in a new job But the importance of making a great first impression works both ways. Talent is at a premium these days, and organisations are crying out for an injection of diverse, fresh skills and ideas. It’s never been more important for managers to hold on to good people when they have them. And according to research by the Brandon Hall Group, a great onboarding process can improve retention by 82%. The good news is there’s plenty you can do early on to make your ambitious young starters want to stay. Here are five tips for giving new grads a fantastic first week. Discover five tips to give new graduates a great first week Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
