Your first day at your new job can feel exciting but pretty intimidating at first just like your first day at school. You don’t know anyone there, people continuously glancing over you, and on the other hand you’re still figuring out the basics, while wanting to make a lasting positive impression with others.
However, everyone has been in your shoes before and there is no need to figure everything out on their first job, so we gathered some tips to help you navigate your first job smoothly.
1. If You Have Questions, Ask
Nobody likes a Mr. Know-it-all, especially if you don’t have much experience at your new job. You’re here to learn new skills from your mentors and observe the whole process, so never hesitate to ask for help, even if it feel too much. Managers also respect people who want to learn and it even shows how dedicated you are.
2. Be Patient
Adjusting to a new job will take time and mistakes are inevitable, so don’t be hard on yourself. Trust the process and be patient, even if you face problems at the beginning, but you will get the hang of things eventually.
3. Be Friendly
Try to befriend your co-workers and break the ice with some casual talk to get to know them better, and learn from them too. Things can be a bit awkward at first but who knows you, may gain some friends for life.
4. Stay Open to Feedback
Take every comment and criticism lightly and don’t be defensive. Feedback is the main pillar to growing in your new position, and its goal is to guide you in the right direction, not to judge you so try to embrace criticism in order to learn better from it.
5. Set Realistic Goals
Getting into a new job can be overwhelming so, set achievable short term goals to stay on track. This will help you build more confidence gradually and measure your progress without stressing yourself out.
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