PLOTTER Tips for New Graduates and Stepping into a New Job

PLOTTER Leather Binder open with text saying "Congratulations Graduates".

It’s graduation season when many students face the challenge of a new job or starting a new project in their lives. The transition from student life to the workforce can be vast and daunting. However, with the right tools and preparation, this change becomes exciting. PLOTTER shares some helpful tips to make the best of this exciting phase of your life while utilizing PLOTTER tools to set you up for success.

Tool for Taking Notes

Hand tearing off a sheet of Chart Grid paper from from a PLOTTER Refill memo pad.

Learning doesn’t stop after school. More often than not, one should expect to take more notes as one encounters problem-solving opportunities at the workplace. If you need to take notes during training, PLOTTER Refill Memo Pads are available in various rulings like Lined, Dot Grid, Grid, and Chart Grid to fit your preference. You can write directly on the pad, tear off the desired amount of pages, and transfer those pages to your PLOTTER Leather Binder.

Work notes on 2mm grid paper inside a PLOTTER leather binder.
6 mm Lined Paper Refill Memo Pad with brass pen on top of it.

Organize and Keep Things Together

Starting a new job often requires a place to store work-related paperwork and take notes. PLOTTER consolidates these needs into one cohesive system. PLOTTER Leather Binder helps keep all your important work documents in one place. This convenient ring system ensures you’re always prepared and organized for any work situation.

Additionally, its various accessory refills allow you to design your own system as you grow in your career. Project Manager helps you categorize different aspects of your work. The Leather Penholder with Lifter helps you keep a pen with you to take notes spontaneously.

Daily notes on top of a Narrow Size PLOTTER leather binder.
Work notes on 2mm grid paper on top of open refill memo pad and open PLOTTER leather binder.
US-Letter size paper folded in half inside a PLOTTER leather binder.

You can even store loose-leaf paper or work forms by punching holes and organizing them in the ring leather binder. A5 and US Letter-size paper can be folded in half and hole-punched to fit inside the A5 Leather Binders.

A4 size paper folded in half inside a PLOTTER leather binder.
Hand holding US-Letter size paper folded in half in front of a PLOTTER leather binder.

Stay on top of Deadlines and Schedules

A new job may come with many meetings and deadlines. The versatility of PLOTTER Leather Binders allows us to use the same system as a planner. With Schedule Refills, you can use a monthly or weekly calendar to pencil in work meetings and important deadlines or events.

Close-up of weekly schedule notes inside a PLOTTER leather binder.

Seasoned PLOTTER users pair dated refills with loose sheets of notes so relevant information can be kept together in one system. Although digital calendars are very helpful across various platforms, a lot of users still find it helpful to write down notes to reinforce appointment reminders.

Monthly calendar inside a PLOTTER leather binder.
Weekly schedule notes inside a PLOTTER leather binder.

Creative and Flexible Ways to Plan

If you’re feeling creative, you can use PLOTTER Refill Memo Pads to create your own planner layouts. A few popular layouts are the bullet journal method or weekly spreads.  The PLOTTER Chart Grid Refill Memo Pad has a unique 7-row layout that is conducive to creating weekly planner layouts if you’re less inclined to create planner spreads from scratch.

Hand tearing off a sheet of Chart Grid paper from from a PLOTTER Refill memo pad.
Weekly schedule notes on Chart Grid paper inside a PLOTTER leather binder.

Similarly, the Blue Paper Refill Memo Pad contains a 4-quadrant layout which can be used to create a weekly calendar with an extra quadrant for your miscellaneous tasks or notes.

Blue Paper refill paper is used as weekly schedule inside a PLOTTER leather binder.
A close-up of the Blue Paper refill paper being used as a weekly schedule inside a PLOTTER leather binder.

Managing Work-Life Balance

Stepping into a new job doesn’t have to mean giving up your free time. With proper organization and time management, you can balance work with your hobbies and social life. Use the Monthly or Weekly Schedule Refills in your PLOTTER to plan your dates, hangouts, and social events. If you’re worried about mixing up work and personal tasks in your PLOTTER, consider using the Project Manager folders. These can help you keep your work tasks and events separate from your personal to-dos and appointments.

Project Manager folder titled " Notes" inside of a PLOTTER leather binder.
Weekly schedule notes inside a PLOTTER leather binder.
Project Manager folder titled " Notes" inside of a PLOTTER leather binder.

Finally, congratulations on transitioning from a student to a professional setting—it is an exciting and challenging journey. PLOTTER is an essential tool that can help streamline this process. Its versatility and various refills can cater to your needs, whether it is organizing work-related paperwork, scheduling meetings, or balancing personal tasks.

PLOTTER Leather Binder open with text saying "Congratulations Graduates".

Most importantly, PLOTTER helps you organize and stay focused without getting lost in the hustle of working life. By incorporating PLOTTER into your work routine, you’re not only investing in a tool but also in your efficiency and organization as a new professional. Start your career with confidence and manage your time effectively with PLOTTER

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