An introverts guide to starting a new job

An introverts guide to starting a new jobAn introverts guide to starting a new jobStarting a new job can be particularly tough for introverts. Everybody has a mixture of excitement and anxiety on their first day, but introverts will be faced with the types of challenge that stress them the most. What can you do to prepare yourself for such a big day?Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAs an introvert, your first days at a job are disproportionately filled with difficult tasks. You might sense a pressure to get to know people more quickly than youre comfortable with, or to speak up and introduce yourself in a group setting. All you want to do is get on with your workWith patience and planning, it neednt be a nightmare. The better prepared you are, the more confident youll be on the day and the less youll rely on your new colleagues. Research what your new company is about and what t he day-to-day tasks of your new job are likely to involve.And plan on how deal with new people overload. For example, its likely that youll be invited to a group lunch or other social events. Instead of saying yes to each invitation, prepare yourself to politely decline when you think youll be uncomfortable. Most people will understand how you feel, and you can always suggest meeting for a one-on-one coffee instead.Our new infographic is full of tips on how to navigate your first day at work when youre an introvert. Start working on it in advance, and youll feel a lot better when that day comes around.You have a lot to offer your new employers, and they wont expect you to show it all at the start. Take your time, get yourself oriented, and youll soon find yourself excelling in your new role.Courtesy of On StrideThis article first appeared on Onstride.co.uk.