Are you preparing or ready for a new start? A new beginning that is likely to open the doors of new opportunities and growth where YOU can thrive?
So, your interview couldn’t have gone any better and you’ve just received verification that you were selected from a pool of competitive applicants to start at your new job next week. This is an exciting time, and you should be happy, right?
Regardless of the pandemic and global economic situation, of course, most people will be happy at the prospects of starting a new job. For many, this will mean an improvement from your previous job and a corresponding increase in wage as well.
Whether a new job is about a new stream of income or not, it helps you keep busy, challenged and a means to commit to lifelong learning process.
However, starting a new job can also be a stressful experience, as there may be many new and unfamiliar aspects that may take some time getting used to.
How prepared are you to manage information overload in the first few weeks?
How are you preparing to adjust to a new job and new colleagues?
What if you start a new job and don’t like it at all?
Given enough time, that which was once unfamiliar will eventually become familiar and comfortable. For the interim, while you’re making the necessary adjustments to your new way of life, it’s a good idea to equip yourself with some tools that will provide you with ways to cope with the stress of the new job.
Try these Techniques
1. Reach out to coworkers. Believe it or not, every single coworker at your new job was also once the new guy or gal on the block. What this means, is that now is the optimal time to reach out and establish connections with your coworkers, as they will be particularly open to any indications that you make toward friendship.
- In this same way, if you choose not to reach out to your coworkers during this time, they might make the assumption that you’re not interested in establishing friendships with them now or at any point in the future.
- Learn about emotional intelligence at work and practice positive mindset.
- Never underestimate the power of a first impression!
2. Keep other aspects of your life the same. Starting a new job means that you’ll likely be experiencing a significant amount of change in the coming weeks and months.
- It may be therapeutic for you to keep certain familiar and enjoyable routines in your life the same, so that you have a semblance of comfort and regularity.
- These routines may include going for a morning jog, enjoying a warm cup of coffee, spending time with your children before they go to bed, or anything else that you’ve previously done on a consistent basis to maintain your peace of mind.
3. It’s okay to ask for help. Avoid trying to go it alone and perform all of your new job requirements without asking for any help. I gathered it is challenging if you work with remote team or in virtual office environment.
- Asking for help at the early stages of a new job will indicate that you desire to do your job well. It’s okay if you feel lost but be brave to reach out.
- Make connections, either during or after meetings share your thoughts. This includes making friends with people outside of your team.
- This could also further benefit you by having someone with more experience show you a faster or better way to do the task that you had the initial question about.
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