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Download your guide to starting a new job
5 min read | Hays Experts | Report | Job searching | Starting a new job
Access this PDF guide to set you on the right track to making a great first impression. Inside, you’ll find tips from our experts for settling those first-day nerves. We’re here to make your transition into a new job much easier.
Whether you’re a graduate, manager or CEO, starting a new job can be intimidating for everyone. But, remember that your new employer has given you the job, so they feel you are the best fit for the company and the team. Our team have created a guide to help your first day or week on the job go smoothly.
Our guide includes valuable advice for new starters. Within the download, you’ll find tips for:
Among tips to make you feel comfortable beyond your first day, our experts recommend the following steps to make your transition to a new career or role easier:
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Do any of these statements sound familiar?:
“I’m nervous about starting a new job.”
“I’ve been in my current job for a long time. How will I adjust to a new workplace?”
“I’ve been a stay-at-home carer for the last few years. I’m nervous about returning to an office environment.”
“This will be my first job. What if I don’t get along with my new colleagues?”
At Hays, we understand that it’s natural to have concerns about starting a new job. There will inevitably be a lot of information to take in when you take on a new role. So we recommend preparing what you can in advance. This guide will help to settle any nerves so that you can concentrate on succeeding in your new role.
Our team of experts have compiled a series of practical recommendations, built on years of experience. We’ve defined simple steps to follow on your first day in a new job. Our steps are easy to remember and reflect values and attributes that we know employers look out for.
For over 50 years, we’ve been helping people to successfully settle into their new roles. Our team of recruitment specialists continue to support applicants beyond the interview process. We’re there to check how you’re getting on during your first week on the job and beyond. We’ll be available to answer questions, offer guidance, and give you a running start on your new career path.
Having helped thousands of people over our 50 year history, to find their ideal new career, we know exactly what it takes to make a good first impression.