Workplace
Transition:
How to
Successfully Manage
a Job Change
By Kimberley John
Employment Support Worker, Ontario Works
Whether you're climbing the ladder or trying something different, a new job can be an overwhelming experience filled with both excitement and anxiety. To balance these emotions and successfully transition into a new routine, consider the following strategies.
Allow time to adjust
Take the time to adjust to your new role. Give your mind the time to work through your feelings and to prepare for the new challenges that lie ahead. By giving yourself some space to do this, you allow yourself to become better focused in your new role.
Ask questions
Many believe asking questions will make them look unfit for the job. On the other hand, remaining silent may give the impression of being an uninterested “know-it-all.” Asking questions will show that you are attentive and can alleviate any anxiety you might have.
Employ support
Talking with friends and family about your feelings will help you to relax and perform better when you are at work.
Above all, a new job is an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Viewing the experience positively and implementing the above strategies can make for a smoother transition into what will hopefully be a fulfilling career.
