Starting first job after college

[aal24]

Hi there Everyone! I just received my bachelor's degree and am about to start my first official job as a graduate on Monday. I'm really nervous about the whole thing, though, as I often have anxiety about these sorts of things. Does anyone have any advice for starting their first job after graduation? Additionally, I'll be working in a psychiatric setting. If anyone has any experience in this field and has any tips I would really appreciate it.

[LiamLondon]

Hi there Everyone! I just received my bachelor's degree and am about to start my first official job as a graduate on Monday. I'm really nervous about the whole thing, though, as I often have anxiety about these sorts of things. Does anyone have any advice for starting their first job after graduation? Additionally, I'll be working in a psychiatric setting. If anyone has any experience in this field and has any tips I would really appreciate it.

 

I'm not someone that works in the field but I can give some generic advice

- Get a mentor or 2 to talk things through with you, whether it be about career progression or work specifics. If it's a fast paced environment learn when and where they are receptive, how open they are etc. Same deal with your boss - get feedback without harassing them too much for it.

- From now on only talk shop with others in your field. It's irritating listening to uninformed opinions from someone outside your industry. Young professionals don't keep tight lipped enough and endure too much condescending crap from clueless vocal wankers. Over the coming months and years you will see what your industry is really about and how valueless generic advice is. It's also nasty getting screamed out of it by some clown based on biased media coverage if you try and expose them to reality. Keep your mouth shut unless you like arguing with morons.

- Find specialist networks for your line of work. I am part of 2 professional websites where it is impossible to get on them without a work or uni email and referral from someone in my industry. There's bound to be psychiatry institutes with networking events in your local area. Makes a huge difference when looking for career advice and is an antidote to clueless advice.

[Batya33]

Be pleasant to everyone especially to the administrative staff and mailroom clerks, etc. If you get chatty when you're nervous, be aware of that and don't indulge in that. Be an active and interested listener when it comes to learning the ropes. Good luck!!