{"id":58828,"date":"2014-01-23T13:45:10","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T18:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=58828"},"modified":"2014-01-21T11:53:06","modified_gmt":"2014-01-21T16:53:06","slug":"pre-planning-for-a-low-stress-first-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=58828","title":{"rendered":"Pre-planning for a Low Stress First Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Veda Darby Soberman, Head Editor, INALJ Hawaii<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pre-planning for a Low Stress First Day<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"veda.darby.soberman\"<\/a>\u201cYou\u2019ve got the job!\u201d is what we all hope to hear eventually.\u00a0 After your job search journey ends with a new position, you are likely to be a bundle of excitement and nervous energy on your first day.\u00a0 The last thing you want is to let the stress overwhelm you and affect your performance.\u00a0 Here are five things you can do ahead of time to help get a handle on things and feel a bit more relaxed for your first day.<\/p>\n

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  1. Do some homework<\/strong>.\u00a0 First, do a careful reading of your job description.\u00a0 Then, review your MLIS coursework, and\/or workshops, pertaining to the position.\u00a0 It may have been a while since you left school, and you may rediscover some useful information that will help with your work.\u00a0 This is especially important if you are entering a position which is not in your field of concentration.\u00a0 While you likely will have done a bit of a review of this information before your job interview, now that you are hired, you really want to do some in-depth studying.\u00a0 Create a notebook with a few cheat sheets (this notebook will also be handy for jotting down any new information to remember while at work).<\/li>\n
  2. Prepare your work attire for the whole week<\/strong>.\u00a0 This first week\u2019s wardrobe should err on the conservative side and can relax a bit more if appropriate in subsequent weeks.\u00a0 Knowing what you will wear ahead of time will save much time and alleviate one possible source of stress when getting ready to go off to work.\u00a0 Be sure that all of your items are clean, in good repair and pressed before the work week.\u00a0 Laying out your outfits ahead of time will also allow you to see whether it is necessary to pick up a few professional wardrobe essentials.<\/li>\n
  3. Plan your commute<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you have the opportunity, actually do a few test trips, from your home to work at the time of day when you will be commuting in order to determine the best route and travel time.\u00a0 Take this calculated time from your home to work and add ten to fifteen minutes to best ensure that you will arrive early the first day.<\/li>\n
  4. Gather supplies, tools and equipment you will need on your first day<\/strong>.\u00a0 At minimum you will want to bring a notebook and pen.\u00a0 If you will be completing employment paperwork also bring a photo ID and social security card.\u00a0 You may also want to set aside your lunch and snacks for the day as well.<\/li>\n
  5. Get lots of sleep in the days leading up to your first day of work<\/strong>.\u00a0 Get into a sleep rhythm which coincides with your new work schedule.\u00a0 It may take a couple of weeks to shift your sleep patterns.\u00a0 So, start adjusting as soon as you know what your work schedule will be.\u00a0 Establishing your sleep pattern will help you to be clear-eyed, alert, and ready to tackle work on your first day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Good luck!<\/p>\n

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