The first day at a new job is always nerve-racking. Understandably, the majority of new employees feel that the inevitable first day, is one of the most frightening and stressful things you can experience.
Within the first week of a new job, most will admit to having made mistakes – the most frequent being mixing up colleagues names, not getting to work on time or accidentally mistaking a superior for a junior colleague. These sorts of mishaps are a result of nerves and are common mistakes that can be avoided.
Before starting your new job, you might like to travel to the office to see how long it will take. This will give you an idea of what time you should leave in the morning in order to get to work on time. To find out as much as possible about the company, you could go on to their website for some additional preparation. If you have questions, call and ask. They will not think less of you – in fact, they will be impressed that you made that extra effort.
Commonly, people worry about a number of things on their first day. Many are concerned that they will not be able to do their job. There are also concerns about being able to fit in with your colleagues, thinking that you may do or say something silly or that you will arrive on your fist day wearing the incorrect attire.
On your first day, try to smile (regardless of whether you would rather cry). Smiling will help you to appear confident and friendly. It is also advisable to make the effort of learning the names and positions of your colleagues. This way, you will know where you rank in relation to those around you.
If you are asked to complete a task that you do not understand, don’t suffer in silence – ask! You will not get in trouble for doing so. Even your boss was new once! Try to be enthusiastic. You worked hard for this position and should be excited and proud.
If you have questions before your first day, it never hurts to call or email in advance. You can ask what the dress code is or (if unsure) who you should report to upon arrival. Everyone experiences nerves when starting a new job. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and remember that everyone is human!
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