Starting A New Job

By Clare Westwood


Starting A New Job

When you start a new job you will want to impress your new co-workers and manager so that you fit in. This article looks at what you should bear in mind when starting a new job.

Often lots of new starters fail to last in their role for more than a year, a big reason for this is that a large proportion of new employees are not given a clear enough picture of what is expected of them and what their goals for the next six months are. Often they are also not told where to find all the information they need and therefor spend lots of time researching instead of asking their colleagues and bosses.

Often people discuss certain 'red flags' which should have been enough to tell them that the role wasn't going to suit them at interview. One such 'red flag' could be if you are uncertain of what is expected of you within your role.

In most offices there are 'office politics' that new employees will have to navigate during their first few weeks. Often new employees come across hostile members of staff during this period. Understanding the reason behind the hostility is important. If you are unable to discover why the hostility is there then it may be worth just trying to rise above it.

The first twelve weeks are often the most significant in your career at a new company. You should aim to impress during this period. Often the first 12 weeks are probationary, so it is definitely worth making an extra effort.

Starting a new role can be extremely nerve racking but the best thing to do is to aim to remain as calm as possible and view your new role as a chance to meet new people and achieve more goals, rather than an awkward and stressful event.




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