In the first couple of months at a new job, you want to make sure you are on point and giving the best possible representation of yourself. You may have fears about the job being different from what you thought, or not fitting in with the company. Or maybe you have anxiety that you overestimated your own ability to perform at the job you are starting. While it’s normal to be a little nervous about the unknown, here are some tips to make settling into your new job a little bit easier:
1) Take some time to address other life stressors beforehand
If you are going directly from one job to another, take a few days or weeks in between the end of your old job and start of your new one if possible. In this time you can mentally prepare yourself, and take care of anything you need to in your outside life, such as doctor’s appointments, fixing car issues or organizing your living space. This will reduce stress, and give you more time and energy to focus on your new job.
2) Be outgoing
Now is not the time to be shy. When you are settling into your new job, take the initiative to introduce yourself to as many people that you work with as possible, instead of waiting for them to come to you. Show interest in their positions and the company, and ask questions. Offer to help wherever you can. Over time, you will gain more respect and trust from your co-workers, which will make you feel more comfortable in your new job.
3) Establish a routine
In the first couple of weeks at your new job, try to find a routine that allows you to perform your new tasks the most efficiently. This will give you a sense of normalcy and purpose, which will make the process of settling into the new job much easier.
4) Set goals
When settling into your new job, you may have anxiety about the amount of projects and tasks you need to adjust to. But keep in mind that you can only do one thing at a time, and everything will get completed more efficiently if you go at a slow, steady pace instead of rushing through everything in a frazzled manner. Set some small goals for your first couple of weeks on the job so that you can get a better sense of accomplishment. It will help to get some insight from your superiors on what the most important things are for you to learn.
5) Learn about and adapt to company culture
Certain company policies can be found in an employee handbook, but there is not guide to what a company’s unique culture is like. In the first couple of months at your new job, pay close attention to your coworkers’ styles of working and general practices within the company. You will get a feel for the company’s culture over time, and adapt to it in your own habits. For example, maybe you are used to a more structured environment, and at the working style at the new job you are settling into seems to be more unstructured and results-oriented. Being able to adapt to a new environment in this way is an excellent skill that will help you throughout your career.
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