I'm starting a new job tomorrow and I'm very nervous.  Any tips?
111530
Be on time, show respect to who ever you talk to and make sure you pay attention to what they are trying to teach you about the new job
295478
the greatest fear during interview is not being prepared for it. You can muster enough confidence by being ready with the interview by reporting properly dressed, bringing well prepared resume and supporting documents when applicable. Try to get information about the company you are applying with for you to know how you can fit into the company. Besides, the interviewer will be flattered when he finds out that you know the company. Also for you to know if it is worth your effort to report for interview by knowing that you are applying for a job you like with a good company. \nDuring the interview, take a deep breath to clear your thoughts and focus on the question being asked. Answer directly to the question and avoid general answers. Sell yourself by being honest in your answers as inconsistencies in your answers can lead into difficult questions.Ask for clarification when necessary. That is acceptable so long as it is needed and not appearing dumb.\nGood luck
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This is a complicating situation because when you first start a new job, you basically have to talk with people like that in order to get accepted. Over time, though, it gets old and like you said, you have to work. \n\nI would talk with them at lunch, stick my head in on them at breaks and after work. Just so they know that you are not acting snobby and still want to be their friends.\n\nBe sure and make a comment like " I have so much work to do because so and so has me doing all sorts of stuff." That way, you are 1. Gossiping 2. letting them know why you haven't been around lately 3. making pre-excuses for the next day when you really don't have time to stick your head in and say hello. 4. Taking the attention off of you an putting it on someone else.\n\nYou should discuss this with your boss and let her know that you want to give 100% to your job but if she needs you for anything, just to let you know. She will be amazed at how dedicated you are and make her open her eyes to the others that talk too much and get little done.\n\nGood Luck!
518173
Try to keep your head up. I was just like that on my first day at a restraunt. The customers don't understand you're new. Try your best to concentrate on each task you're doing.  If you don't exactly know what you're doing, don't let the customer even think you're slacking off, that's when they get upset and start complaining.  Even if it's a bad day, smile anyways sweetie. much luck :)~~~
298513
You should psych yourself by relaxing, giving yourself a "confidence boosting talk", you know, you can do this, you KNOW this, etc. and just walk into it with assurance. Good luck!
807579
ok first thing first, youve got to be calm and composed. feeling nervous is okay. just relax and listen to the questions carefully. answer them patiently. dont hurry things up. it can mess up.
98558
Believe in yourself, Honey. Tell yourself that you can do it! Work hard, be honest, accept criticism like an open minded intelligent woman, be willing to learn as well as to teach, be a team-player, always be mindful that you respresent your employer as well as the company and anything that you do reflects on everyone, be honorable and fair. Most of all, don't be shy, plug away and make a name for yourself, though not at the expense of others and put your faith in God to help you have faith in yourself. If you can dream it, you can be it! Good luck, I know you can do it! =)
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Take a walk and concentrate on how well you're going to do, how every answer will be crisp, informative and complete, how bubbly with excitement you're going to be (not how nervous it makes you). \n\nEmployers want people with energy, whom are attentive and listen to instruction carefully. Then they want answers in as few words as possible so as not to waste their time. Ask before expounding too much. They will ask you if they need more.\n\nTry to say nothing negative about previous employers, or blame anyone for anything. Focus on strengths and how happy working for this company will make you. Do research and find out their business and make comments on that. Their company reports and newsletter from the company president are at the library.\n\nGood luck.
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Congratulations!  I'll tell you (as a supervisor and someone who does the hiring and firing in my deparment, AND the one who recommends promotions and pay raises) that one of the most important things is your work ethic.  Be at work like 10 minutes early to every shift.  Be READY TO WORK when your shift starts - not in the back putting on your hat and checking your hair or talking to your buddies.  Let your supervisor know if you are going to be late or can't work on a particular day as far in advance as possible, if you're stuck in traffic and are going to even cut it close (and you have a cell phone!) call and let them know!  It really helps to be available to them when someone else calls in sick - that lets them know that you need this job and you want this job, and that you're willing to go the extra mile for them.  Don't EVER complain to your boss about the job - even if you're complaining about mopping the floor while mopping the floor - it gives a negative impression even if you only do it once.  Also try to learn every single job in the place, know how to cook, how to run the register, how to run the drive through, how to open and close.  ALWAYS go the extra mile for the customer (even if the customer is a total Richard-head, that is making you warm up his big mac for the 10th time because he's too busy talking to eat it!), help the mother with 4 kids get high chairs and booster seats - or carry the 2nd tray for her if you're not busy. .  these people will appreciate it and you never know when one of them is going to talk to a manager (and you never know if one of them is your manager's brother-in-law!).  If you have regular customers, get to know them - those are the ones that are more likely to either complain about or compliment an employee.  Also try to continue your education, a person with a college degree and no experience is more likely to get hired as a supervisor/manager than someone with no college and 15 years of experience!
202003
Yeah you see relief in the future, so your current high stress job seems even more stressful than normal.  Just keep focusing on your future plans knowing how good they are.
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You get nervous because you are worried about the interviewer judging you. Believe in yourself. You are young, let me tell you something I learned: Nobody is perfect. Even the people that you look up to the most, everyone has some weakness or way that they are just as human as you. Your mom, your dad, the president of the company. All of them have something that they are not good at. Don't think that the interviewer is better than you, don't compare yourself to anyone. You are right where you are suppost to be. \nJobs come and jobs go, don't let your job define you. I have worked for large corporations and I have owned my own businesses. I have interviewed people and been interviewed. This is just what I have learned so far.\nThat is my advise, take what you like and leave what you don't.
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Well since you're moving in January then thats fact ! You have nothing to be shy about. You have a life just like others in which anything can happen. Just go up to your boss and tell him/her that You have something important to discuss and if he/she has time to discuss sit down with'em and tell them that due to whatever circumstances or family decision you will be moving therefore you would like to give notice. Your boss should appreciate your honesty of giving them a heads up in advance rather then just calling in one day and saying you won't be showing up. Atleast you're giving your boss a chance to find your replacement so they would infact appreciate it more.  So don't be shy about it, be very frank and profesional about it. Its a normal thing.
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You already have the job, so you don't need to worry about what you can/can't do.  If he asks you to do something you don't know how to do, the best thing you can do is tell him that you don't but you're willing to learn.  If he has the time to show you then even better (my boss likes when people ask him how to do things, cause it shows you're willing to do try something new).\n\nChances are as a manager he's dealt with a lot of people, so he probably recognizes that you're nervous which may be why he's quiet around you.  Ask around and find out what he's interested in, so worst case if you have that awkward silence again you might have something to talk about (you might feel more comfortable just asking him some questions first until the conversation evolves)
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What an excellent and honestly fowarded question of which I maybe able to offer some advice. Your social anxiety places you in a difficult position...since during most interviews we ALL feel like we are being GRILLED by the world. Your situation is even more interesting due to the fact that you are feeling that way all the time...correct? So take or leave the following advice.\n1. The anxiety you are feeling is common to us all and it is inherent that we ALL are nervous during interviews.\n2. You will have overcome and defeated your stress when you believe in yourself enough to foster the courage to even go to the appointment.ACCEPT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE GOING ON THIS INTERVIEW.\n3. The key to interviewing is that you take control of the interview. I went to a workshop on interviewing once and this really works.  You are competent...and you are qualified....and thats your only job inside that interview...BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND MAKE THEM WANT TO HIRE YOU.No worries ...no stress...theres nothing to lose...unless you don't go. I think from just reading your question....YOU WILL GET THIS JOB!!! I will pray for you...
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The first thing to do is make sure your know all the materials you presenting, be confident since they are your peers whom you speak to at work every day, just think that you are teaching them how to do (what the presentation is all about) and do not give too much eye contact on one person, just look around the room often and do not look at the ceiling or the floor because that will give it away that you are nervous. Bottom line look at it as if you are teaching your peers your favorite subject.
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Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.  Talk to someone else and ask them to roll play with you.  Think of the questions that they may ask and find the right answer.  You gonna be nervous, its natural cause you want to do good.  Just don't let it all show.   You have to remain calm and think of the answer that "the boss" wants to hear.  Facts and no rambling.  He is a busy person.  Respect him and his time but show that you are the right person for the job.  Confidence (fake it if you have to).\nGood luck.
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My top advice for you...\n\n* Be yourself!  Be confident and be bold!  No matter how you feel, make sure you do this!  \n\n* Make sure that they can tell you want the job - but at the same time, dont make yourself look desperate.  \n\n* Don't tell them that you are nervous, especially since the job is one where you will need to be confident.\n\n* Don't be afraid to ask questions\n\n* Let them know your skills! \n\n* Smile\n\n* Speak clearly and at an appropriate volume.  Annunciate \nyour words properly.\n\n* Dress appropriately.  Maybe a pair of black pants and a buttonup shirt, or a nice long skirt and top to go.  \n\n* Let them know that you are eager to learn and are willing to take advice\n\n* Have fun\n\n* Arrive early!! VERY IMPORTANT!\n\n* Make sure you are presented well - you look clean and nice and your hair is neat etc.\n\nHow long do you have until the interveiw?  Maybe prepare in your head the type of things you may be asked.  For this job, they could be...\n\n* Do you listen to that radio station?\n\n* What school do you go to? / What are you studying?\n\n* What music do you like?\n\n* Who do you admire?\n\n* Why do you want the job?\n\n* HAve you had any prior experience?\n\nI do think that it is very important that you know why you want the job.  I do not personally think you should practise, just have an idea of what to say.\n\nEmployability Skills and attributes that employers tend to look for are:\n\n* Communication skiils\n* Team Work Skills\n* Problem-solving skills\n* Initiative and enterprise skills\n* Planning and organisational skills\n* Self management\n* Learning skills\n* Technology Skills\n* Loyalty\n* Commitment\n* Honesty and Integrity\n* Enthusiasm\n* Reliability\n* Personal Presonation\n* Commonsense\n* Positive self-esteem\n* Sense of Humor\n* Motivations\n\nMake sure you act like yourself though!!!\n\nHave you made up a career portfolio and/or a resumae?\n\nA career portfolio provides a personal collection of materials documenting your:\n* Work History (can include work experience)\n* Professional developement (do you coach sports etc?)\n* Achievements (awards, sports etc)\n* Employability skills\n* Career plans\n* Job application\n\nInclude stuff like rusumaes, cover letters, certificates, reference letters, referee lists, educational achievement records, awards, previous applications and more.  You don't have to go overboard.  \n\nTO prepare you should\n\n* Research the radio statoin \n* Prepare some questoins to ask to show that you know the industry\n* Perhaps practise with family, but don't have it polished - make it real\n* Take your job application folder with you\n\nFor the interview be:\n\n* Punctual - at least 10 minutes early to make yourself familiar with the setting \n* Well prepared - take everything you need with you\n* polite - look attentive, smile and shake hands\n* thoughtful - take your time when answering questions\n* positive - don't downplay your achievements or anything else\n* confident - ask questions\n* calm - try not to get flustered, it will help you in the end!\n\n* If you are really nervous and it is showing, tell the interviewer.\n\nMake sure you\n\n* Turn off your mobile\n\n* Dress appropriatly - keep makeup, jewlery and bright colours to a minimum\n\n* are aware of your body language and tone of voice\n\n\nPossible questions could be:\n\nCan you tell us a bit about yourself?\nWhy do you think you are suitible for the job?\nWhy would you like the job?\nWhat are your strenghts/weaknesses?\nDo you work well in a team?\nWhy should we employ you?\nWhat can you offer us?\n\nTry to use words such as 'achieved', 'managed' and 'improved' in your answers.\n\nAt the end, thank the interviewers by name.  Make sure that you shake hands if they put their hand out.  Sustain eye contact and restate your intrest.  Do not ask about salary until a job offer is made\n\nGood luck!!!!!  Please email me if you want more help!\n\nPS - I d