Lack of Mentorship, Inadequate Training Among Challenges for New Workers: Survey

Spring 2020 graduates listen during a convocation ceremony at Simon Fraser University, in Burnaby, B.C., on May 6, 2022. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

There’s a rush of excitement, but also nerves, that come with starting out in one of your first “real-world” jobs.

While some yearn to make the jump to the workplace after years of post-secondary education or other training, it can also be a rude awakening for those experiencing the day-to-day grind for the first time.