So you were an expert in your old field. But now you’ve quit. Finished the race. Tied the bow on the dapper ribbon. You’re starting out as the new kid on the block again because you got the right stuff (Get it? No, just me. Ok. Moving on….) and you’ve sorta forgotten how to be the new kid.

You want to be seen as experienced (you are a professional, after all) but your experience has been in an entirely different industry. You want to be seen as driven, but you also don’t want to drive over people and don’t want to be driven over yourself.

You want to be respected. You want to learn.

And you want to be successful.

Put simply, you don’t want to be the newbie forever.

Here are 7 steps to being a successful newbie from Day 1:

Even if it’s a decision you were excited to make, it can be hard to remove yourself from a job you felt successful in and throw yourself completely into...

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Transitioning to a new career can be challenging, regardless of your expertise in another niche, making it difficult for you to adapt to a new job. Here are a few ways you can build your confidence and navigate your way through a brand-new field as a newbie.

Give Yourself Time to Adapt & Be Patient

Remember not to overburden yourself. Give yourself time to adapt to the new environment, get used to the new work routine, and focus on learning and soaking up information as you operate within your new workplace. Make an effort to step out of your comfort zone and network with your peers. Remember, everyone working alongside you was once a newbie and you can learn from their mistakes and experiences. So, don’t hesitate to communicate and ask questions from those ahead of you.

During the first few months, you might have to put in the extra effort. You may have to unlearn things and invest a considerable amount of time learning new...