How to Beat New Job Anxiety
A guide to navigating your first few months at a new job
You feel a rush of excitement as you accept an offer at a new job. But somewhere lingering in the back of your mind is another feeling — anxiety.
Feeling anxious at a new job is normal. The first few months feel overwhelming as you’re being inundated with new information and people to meet. However, during this time it’s important to be confident in yourself and remember that this feeling is normal and will pass.
Remember Why You Were Hired in The First Place
When starting a new role, there can be self-doubt and insecurities especially when you’re still training and learning new systems and processes. However, it is important to remember that you’re at your new job is because the hiring managers believed you qualified for your role. It’s important during this time to be confident in yourself and your abilities and know that you have the potential to do well in your new role.
Take Time for Yourself
The first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming, and you are likely to work more hours trying to catch up and learn new information. You’ll start receiving tasks and assignments all while still trying to figure out how everything works. However, during this time it’s important to take care of your wellbeing and take breaks. Try doing stuff you enjoy after work to unwind. Your health and wellbeing are important for surviving the first few months at a new job.
Participate in Company Events
Companies often have social events where employees can bond and get to know each other. A great way to get adjusted to your new job is to attend some events so that you’re able to get to know your co-workers in a less stressful setting. Find out when your company events are and participate. This is a great opportunity for you to build connections and ease into a new setting.
Build a List of Contacts
When starting a new job, it can be confusing who you can turn to for questions or various requests. One way to get adjusted is to build a list of contacts. Find out who is the go-to person in your company for different situations. When I started at my previous company, we had a team of people who were supposed to provide us support that we can call. I made sure to take down the names of people who I found were helpful so that I can reach out to them in the future when I had a question. Depending on the structure of your company, it’s important to start those building connections when you start at your new job.
Set Realistic Expectations for Yourself
It is easy to have high expectations for yourself when starting a new job. You know you want to succeed and make the best impression possible. However, it’s important not to beat yourself over small mistakes. Remember that you’re still learning and acknowledge that it does take some time to adjust. There is probably a lot going on in your mind, so it’s important to be kind to yourself during this time. Trust in your abilities and know you’ll get through it.
New jobs can be scary but remember why you are there and why you were hired in the first place. It’s important to take care of yourself during this time and be confident in your abilities. Before you know it, you’ll well-adjusted to your new job.
