Starting Your New Job

It’s important not to forget the reasons why your employer decided to offer you the role, make sure you demonstrate the same enthusiasm, skills and experience during your training period.

Take the time to thank the people who are showing you the ropes. Whilst you may have done a similar role you have never done this exact job in this exact setting, so no matter how much experience you have behind you, keep an open mind.

Whilst you won’t necessarily be best friends with everybody from the first day, showing you’re enthusiastic about trying to get to know the team, as well as the work you’re doing, will naturally allow your colleagues to be more open and welcoming with you.

Try and make time to get to know your teammates during your first few weeks and find out more about them, the history with the company, what they do and their lives outside of work.

Get organised and start good habits, this job is a fresh start and a good opportunity to shed old habits. Take the first few weeks to decide how you want to organise your calendar and your to-do list as well as how you manage your time.

As much as you’re likely to want to hit the ground running, you can’t expect to be an expert in your first few weeks. If you don’t know something or feel like you need help always ask.

Challenge yourself with ambitious goals, work towards these goals and dive into situations that support them.