3 Reasons You’re Nervous About a New Job
Nervous about a new job? For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume, but change can also be intimidating. If you’re scared of a new job, you’re not alone. Newjob anxiety is common but conquerable.
Certain parts of the job search process can be more terrifying than things that go bump in the night. According to a Monster poll, 38% of U.S. respondents said they were most afraid of interviewing, while 33% might not even make it that far because they’re scared their resume might go “into a black hole on the Internet” when applying to jobs. Other fears come toward the end of the job search process, which includes negotiating salary and being turned down for a job offer. Plus, what if you get a new job and you hate it?
So while job search fear is a real thing for many people, you can’t let it crush your career. If you find you’re so nervous about a new job that you’re having a hard time getting your wheels in motion to start your job search, it might be time to confront your fears.
1. You’re Scared to Leave Your Current Employer Hanging
Loyalty to an employer is admirable, but what about your loyalty to your career? You have to look out for your best interests and career growth.
Face your fear: Do your best work until the very last minute of your employment. That way you’ll walk out with the assurance that you gave this job your all every single day.
2. You Are What You Do
Many people are afraid to get a new job because their identity and selfworth are tied to their current job, but your job is what you do, not necessarily who you are.
Face your fear: Get to know your strengths and ask yourself how you can and want to contribute to an organization.
3. You’re Worried You Might Hate Your New Job
When your job is a bummer, it’s easy to assume that’s just the way of the working world, but when things are in the dumps, listen to logic and go in search of something better.
Face your fear: Plenty of people really love what they do. So conquer your newjob anxiety and your ignorance by doing some research about other companies.
Go on informational interviews. Investigate the cool company perks that are offered elsewhere. Attend a virtual networking event to meet people who work at other companies, and find out how they like their jobs.
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