After scouring job sites for days, weeks, and potentially even months, you finally find a job you’re excited about. Your resume makes it past the critical eye of the recruiter, you ace the set of back-to-back interviews, and you receive an offer too good to refuse. And though you’re ecstatic to have secured a new job, maybe even your dream job, the idea of that first day leaves a pit in your stomach — one that you haven’t felt since your first day of high school.

Being the new kid on the block is never easy and, for most people, the unknown is uncomfortable. The good news, however, is that we’ve all been there – every single person you’ll meet has been new at one point or another, and most will remember what that felt like. The other piece of good news is that there are ways to prepare for your first day, to give you the certainty when you’re walking in that you’ve done everything you can to succeed.

And succeeding begins with setting expectations for your new role. What are you hoping to achieve? Are there skills you want to develop? Think of the big reasons you’re ready for this new opportunity and let that drive your excitement. Not only will it help you bring a positive energy into your first day, but that eagerness to learn will excite your new manager and team and reassure them you want to be there.

One way to show your excitement and confidence is by bringing a list of questions with you. After you’ve accepted a job offer, you’ll probably have a few questions about the role, the company, your team, etc. that you forgot to ask during your interview. These shouldn’t be “make it or break it” questions, but rather more in-depth follow-up questions to information you already have. For instance, you should already know what your benefits package looks like, but how do you sign up for the company’s 401K? Even the simple things, like where the restrooms are or what time and where everyone eats lunch, are worth asking. Don’t be afraid to ask these, and others, as they pop up. Contrary to the popular saying, curiosity did not kill the cat, but instead helped it leap to its greatest heights.

On that first day, you’ll inevitably receive onboarding documents with lists of things you need to know about the company, meet people whose names and job titles become a blur, and have access to an overwhelming number of computer folders. So bring a notepad and take lots of notes. Even if you never look at them again, it’ll signal to your manager that you’re doing your best to remember the information.

Your first few days and weeks will likely be more observational than anything else. Whether you’re coming from a previous role, or a university setting, you’ll still need to find out how your new company operates, understand your team dynamic, and learn the scope of your role, all of which take time.

No one expects you to have all the answers. Your first day on the job is an opportunity to learn, to listen, and to observe. And be prepared to learn, listen, and observe a lot.

You can’t predict your first day of work, and the unknown can be scary, but with some preparation and a healthy dose of confidence, you’ll be sure to make a good impression on everyone you meet.

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