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This is how to make the shift from being a student to an employee

Grandaunts follows proceedings during the 11th Graduation ceremony at Kabarak University

NAIROBI: For many young people, finally leaving school to join the working class can be quite exciting. Unfortunately, this transition is not usually as smooth as it should be, owing to a number of factors.

Key among these factors is the perennial lack of job opportunities, which can break anyone’s will. Bloated expectations can also lead to serious disappointments after college, as can poor preparation, where individuals are not set for the harsh realities of the workplace.

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