Changing Jobs is SPOOKY, Tips to Ease Anxiety [Infographic]

Making a shift in your career can be not only a challenge, but can also cause anxiety. Kavaliro coaches new hires through first day jitters all the time, so we asked our recruiters what some of their best tips were! 

Meet & Greet

“If possible, try and access your new office or go to lunch with new coworkers prior to your official start, this will help ease your transition”. – Kim Dvorscak, Senior Business Development Manager

Do Research

“Do lots of research so you know the company culture, be sure to check out reviews on Glassdoor and spend some time on the company’s social media profiles”. –Rafael Restrepo, Area Manager

Service Delivery Manager, David Gilcher suggests “be prepared- preparation is key, and allows you to look like you are on top of things, from the moment you start”. 

Be Flexible

“Be adaptable, especially in your first few weeks, remember you are in a new environment you may need to be malleable”. – Leisha Samuels, Success Team Manager

“Don’t freak out! Everything will be ok, getting used to a new job and new environment always takes time”. -Gema Nunes, Office Coordinator

Fake It Till You Make It

Corporate Marketing Analyst, Kati Watson reminds us “you don’t have to take on all your jobs problems/responsibilities at once. It takes time to learn how companies work, take your time figuring things out”. 

“Give yourself credit, the company chose you. It is very easy to get overwhelmed when you start a new job, so don’t forget to give yourself credit. They chose you out of all the candidates that they interviewed, keep that in mind during the stressful ramp up time”. – Noelle Williams, Director of Recruiting

Changing jobs is always a mix of excitement and anxiety. Use these tips and let us know how things go!