For many of us, starting a new job is a bit like your first day at school. No matter how well you have prepared for it, you cannot help but let the nerves start to take over. You may also feel excited about the prospects of the new job and what the future may bring.

If you are going to be working with other people then it is important to try and get along with them. This will not only make your job easier but also make your time at work more enjoyable. You need to make an effort when you first start and get to know your work colleagues. Try and spend a bit of time with each of your work colleagues over the first few weeks to find out a bit about them; what role they have within the business but also what they like to do out of work.

Many people feel that they do not want to attend social events outside of work hours but this can be important and you should make the effort to go to as many as possible.

You may worry about meeting up to expectations when you start a new job. Make sure that you give it you’re all but if you are struggling then speak up as soon as possible. Often it is better that you say something rather than them having to pull you up on it.