Starting a new job tommorow and its technically my 1st job, any words of wisdom?

Feeling incredibly nervous, i ve done a couple of voluntary things before and some work experience placements but never a paid job and I think its making me even more nervous :/

Feeling incredibly nervous, i ve done a couple of voluntary things before and some work experience placements but never a paid job and I think its making me even more nervous :/

What job is it?

Just breathe. Remember to smile on the day and get plenty of rest beforehand. Have breakfast if you can stomach it and don't worry too much. They'll know it's your first day. Even if you'd held previous roles previously, you'd simply be shown the ropes on the first day.

You will probably make some mistakes but the important thing is how you deal with them as they're inevitable. Good luck!

It's a part time sales associate job

Feeling incredibly nervous, i ve done a couple of voluntary things before and some work experience placements but never a paid job and I think its making me even more nervous :/

Jobs aren't permanent. You hate it? You can get a new job. Worst comes to the worst you're in the position you were last week etc.

Generally, working isn't as bad as I thought it would be before I started. Is it a career type job or a part time thing?

As long as you work hard, turn up on time etc and take on board any advice/tips/feedback the staff there give you then you should be fine.
Remember that customers arent always right, despite the saying. Some do test your patience, but as long as you keep your cool and deal with them in a professional manner then you will be fine.

Thank you, that's really helpful I always struggle to eat when i m nervous even though I should, do you have any suggestions of something i should get down me for breakfast?

My advice, don't be too obviously excited. Stay calm and collected.

Don't push your 100%, do around 70% of your total ability, in case they push more work onto you in future, you have room to take without going crazy.

If you struggle eating when nervous, try having a smoothie for breakfast. Bulk it up with lots of peanut butter/chia/protein powder to fill yourself up because there's nothing worse than being hungry on your first day! There's going to be a lot to take in and you'll need the energy.

Also, remember that there IS a lot to take in on the first day of any job but they won't expect you to remember it all. You'll be told and thrown things left right and centre for the first few weeks of a new job but they know it's all new to you. If you don't understand something, just ask. I've been in my job for over a year now and I still ask questions constantly. My job has lots of niggly little bits that don't happen often so I'd much rather ask a question that try and muddle through and get it wrong.

Try and enjoy it, new jobs are daunting whether it's your first or hundredth, but it's all good experience!

Take some lunch with you, but also take some money so you can see what everyone else does and fit in. Since you don't know yet if there is a fridge or microwave, something like jam sandwiches would be ideal.

Turn up about 10 mins early.

Don't take valuables as you don't know if you'll get a locker.

Remember that everyone there has been in this position, and it is normal to feel nervous.

Smile and do whatever they tell you to do to the best ability

Don't panic about anything and it'll be fine, they won't expect you to know the job inside out on day one.

Also don't knock a full cup of coffee over the desk on the first day like I did(I still kept the job).

gariad pob lwc !

Nothing to be worried about. You got the job because you were qualified for it.

Well done and good luck - show them how awesome you are!

When I'm nervous, a lot of the time, the mere thought of food makes me feel like I have diarrhoea.

For breakfast: I'd recommend Greek yoghurt and some grapes.