Starting a new Job

Here are a few things you can do to help settle those first-day nerves and make your transition into a new job that much easier…

Get in touch before you start

Congratulations, you got the job - but you may have to wait a month or more, while you work your notice period before you actually start. You may want to keep in touch with your new employer during this time. They may even invite you to the office or for a team drink to meet your future colleagues. If so, make an effort to put in an appearance.

Arrive early and well presented

Treat your first day almost like the interview. Prove to your new boss they made the right decision and present yourself as professional, personable, and knowledgeable.

Remember people’s names

Greet people by name and use their names when conversing to help embed this information. You will be rapport building at the same time – extra bonus.

Listen, listen, listen

In the early stages, you should be listening a lot more than talking. Make good quality notes to make the tasks easier – there will be a lot of information to learn in a short space of time.

Keep focused on what’s important

Keep your job description handy and review it as you are getting up to speed. Reflect on how what you are learning ties to what is expected of you and how you