Fresh graduates, don't worry !!!

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST: According to WHO (2020), work-related stress is most likely to arise from an inappropriate alignment between what people can actually cope with at work and what they actually know or can actually do. Thus, the initial foray into the world of work is an extremely significant and difficult step for fresh college majors. This is particularly true in a finance company, where there is a multicultural setting, extremely stressful work, and high performance levels. For fresh recruits, it would mean learning to cope with work-related stress associated with very limited practical experience, extensive work, close deadlines, and acclimatization to a culturally diverse and tightly controlled organizational culture. According to Aderibigbe et al., (2020), which examined the effects of work experience and educational attainment on the level of stress among over 1,500 Nigerian graduates in diverse fields of the economy, findings showed that those with more work experience r...

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST: In the current competitive financial industry landscape and the context of global integration, effective communication skills are key to students’ development and ability to adapt. Before jumping to the skillset, let’s embrace cultural diversity in workplace with awareness and openness.  I. The key to successful communication in the workplace: Cultural awareness & Open-mindedness Regarding cultural awareness, this is a crucial aspect in the employee evaluation process within a shared work environment. The cultural awareness reflect it to be good means respecting differences in values, beliefs, and communication styles across cultures (Thomas & Inkson, 2009). Without this skill, new employees may encounter misunderstandings and communication barriers in the workplace.  For example , in a multinational financial institution, a newly graduated employee may work with both local managers and colleagues from Western countries. Without sufficient cu...

  1. Introduction to the Blog Project In recent years, financial institutions have expanded beyond national borders, becoming global international organizations. Operating across countries and cultures in diverse and flexible work environments is the way banks, accounting firms, and fintech companies operate today. Recent finance graduates are a key resource contributing value to fintech organizations, and beyond solid professional knowledge, they possess the necessary skills to adapt to different cultures and the demanding management styles of the workplace. This online blog project was conceived and developed as a personal handbook for students, providing them with the many essential skills needed to excel in the finance industry. This online blog aims to explore and discuss essential skills to help recent graduates reduce anxiety and become stronger in integrating into a multicultural environment. All blog posts are based on and illustrate academic theories, with the hope that t...