Getting a new job can be both exciting and challenging. There’s so much to learn, you might not know anyone, and this can all make you feel overwhelmed. But with these 5 simple tips, you’ll be off to a great start.
- TIP 1 – Show that you are ready to work: Make tasks completion a priority. This demonstrates that you are a diligent and professional worker. You’d probably be doing a lot of training in your first few days/ weeks, and you wouldn’t be expected to complete any major tasks. Stay on track and complete the tasks assigned to you.
- TIP 2 – Get to know the office culture: You’d most likely go through an onboarding process when you first start which is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the dynamics of the company. You’d also be provided with the tools and information you need to be a productive member of your team.
- TIP 3 – Demonstrate your eagerness to learn: An easy way to do this is ask questions, take notes and read. Don’t be afraid to make notes and ask for clarification if necessary. You will be better prepared and understand your role and what is expected of you.
- TIP 4 – Be friendly: Make your best efforts to learn more about those with whom you will be working closely with. Ask them where they are from, how did they get to where they are now in the company, and how you would be working together. This is the perfect way to build new relationships and your network.
- TIP 5 – Be Kind to yourself: Allow yourself enough time to adjust. Always remember you were hired into this position for a reason. They liked you and your personality to bring you on board.
Here are some brilliant resources the University has available for current students and recent graduates to help you while you start your new job:
- Access several job opportunities, workshops and events via Engage (for current students and recent graduates) and Westminster Connect (for Alumni). This includes the Graduate Success Series and Virtual Skills Academy workshops. They provide great insight and advice on starting a new job and how to have impact among other topics.
- Take advantage of the Ask A Mentor service to have a one-off conversation with an experienced professional from our diverse pool of mentors in your preferred field.
- You can also book your 1 to 1 consultation via Engage (face-to-face, online, or over the phone) with our career’s consultants for career guidance and advice you may have surrounding your new job.
- Doing some courses in your spare time is a great way to boost your CV and learn new skills that will be extremely useful in your role. From my experience, LinkedIn Learning is a fantastic place to begin but it is only available to current students.
- Tune in to Make it, don’t fake it, the university’s employability podcast created by our students in collaboration with the Careers and Employability service. Students with different backgrounds engage in an informal conversation about their real-life experiences such as life after graduation, learning from rejection, networking and much more.
Many thanks to Zainab, our graduate intern for the Early Graduate Support project, for this excellent blog.
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