The student is graduating from an engineering program but feels unprepared for the working world. They are concerned about a lack of independence, support from peers, and ability to manage expectations from bosses. Additionally, the student did not participate much in extracurricular activities and is worried about not having enough to include in their resume. They are unsure of their career path and want to work close to home to avoid long commutes.

1. Empathize & Define

2. Graduating
Student
“not able to cope with difficult tasks at work”
“requires more independence”
“may lack of support from peers”
“adjustment to longer hours as compared to
shorter hours in school”
“unrealistic expectations from future bosses”
“not able to manage bosses’ expectations”
“insufficient hand-on knowledge given in
schools”
“may feel incapable to perform at work”
“inactive in school, thus nothing much to
write in resume”
“not really sure the career path to take”
“distance is a consideration in
looking for job”
Incompetence to handle work
expectations and bosses
Worry might unable to perform well
at work
Insufficient involvement in school activities
to write a decent resume to impress at job
application / interviews.
Needs to work closer to home to
avoid long traveling hours and high
transportation cost
Difficulties in adjusting to
working culture & lack of
peer supports
A 17 years old third year
graduating student from School of
Engineering and is not very active
in taking part in school activities
re-equip for the work
force during the 3 years in
school to adjust & excel
better in the workforce
Student desire to perform
well at work and able to
manage supervisor’s
expectations at work.
Inactive involvement in
co-curricular activities
may cause the student to
lose out in job
applications due
unimpressive resume.
Knowing what to do after
graduation and how to do
well at work will bring
greater satisfaction and
achievement.
knowing what to do and
doing well at work
brings great satisifaction