The Journey of the New Professional Challenge Accepted The Journey of the New Professional Presented by Aneshia Wilson, M.Ed. and Charlie Clausen, M.A.

Goals Facilitate conversation surrounding common advantages and challenges for new professionals Encourage and promote healthy discussion about the new professional experience Assist new professionals in reflecting on their current experience(s) and identifying opportunities for growth Provide a tangible list of related resources used to improve experience Begin the New Professional Integration Plan (NPIP)

Advantages Salary and paycheck Out of school More leniency Employee benefits Opportunity to build network Responsibility

Challenge #1: Your Role Finding Your Voice Confidence Observation Finding Your Place Becoming a veteran Mentorship Help others find their voice

Challenge #2: Supervision As a Supervisor 1st time supervisor Trial by error Liked vs. respected Inherited teams Being Supervised Adjusting to supervisor expectations Being attentive to their needs, ways of working, etc. Mutual relationship

Challenge #3: Identify Stakeholders Personal “Board of Trustees” Colleagues Professional Align yourself with the appropriate people Observe

Challenge #4: Work Investment Increased Responsibility Decision maker Autonomy Accountability Complacency Challenge Professional associations

Challenge #5: Transition New Area Friendship Interests groups “Letting go” New Position Setting boundaries Confidence “Letting go”

Challenge #6: Culture Adjustment Institutional Culture Type of student Values of institution Comparing institutions Departmental Culture Structure Values of department Day-to-Day norms

Overall Tips Be reliable Be authentic Write your down major or impactful experiences as a new professional Ask well thought out questions

Guided Reflection Why did you accept your current role? ◆ What have been the benefits? ◆ How are your reasons for accepting the job visible? What have been the challenges? ◆ What is the source? Describe the most pivotal experience in the role/why was it impactful?

New Professional Integration Plan

Questions or Comments Aneshia Wilson Duke University Residence Coordinator aw251@duke.edu Charlie Clausen Duke University Residence Coordinator crc57@duke.edu