This research project aims to answer the following questions: 1) How do the reading strategies students learn in their classes transfer from college to their professional lives, 2) What reading strategies are being taught in college courses that alumni consider to be most beneficial for their careers post-graduation, and what reading practices do they learn outside of college for their careers, and 3) What beliefs do alumni have about reading instruction? To answer these questions, I utilized two different methods of data collection: a mixed-methods survey and one-on-one interviews. The survey was distributed during Summer 2021 to Bowling Green State University alumni who graduated during the last five years. At the end of the survey, participants were asked if they would be willing to continue participation in the research through follow-up interviews to provide further detail on their experiences and context for the answers that were recorded. A total of 319 alumni took the survey, with 55 participants willing to take part in the interviews. From that number, 11 were chosen that reflected diversity among participants, taking into consideration ethnicity, gender, majors, careers, and experiences with reading strategies in both college courses and careers. Of the 11 chosen, six responded to the request for interviews, which took place during Fall 2021. The findings from my research highlight the potential for new avenues of transfer research in relation to the reading strategies of college students as they progress from the classroom to their careers. The diverse experiences of my participants, in relation to reading, illustrate not only the complexity of reading in different disciplines but a need for explicit instruction in reading strategies to engage with materials in those fields. Lastly, while survey data shows that reading instruction is taking place in BGSU courses, interview participants revealed that this instruction is not available to all students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]