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  "id": 7659872,
  "title": "We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/we-are-all-new-job-starters-heres-how-we-got-through-the-first-few",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T23:14:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Business",
    "slug": "bbc-business",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2qn163053o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting a new job can be challenging, especially when you've been eagerly waiting for the opportunity. Four recent graduates share their experiences and tips for a smooth transition during the first few days on the job.\n\nSarisha Ganesan, a 22-year-old graduate from Loughborough University, began her marketing role last month. She prepared for her first day by reaching out to her co-workers in advance to understand what to expect. Sarisha found the collaborative environment surprising, as she was accustomed to more independent work during her university studies. She advises communicating any difficulties or excessive workload to her manager and team members. This openness helps avoid unnecessary communication.\n\nOliver Walker, 30, from the University of Liverpool, started a graduate role in social media campaigns at a marketing agency just a week after graduating. With limited preparation time, he conducted \"company stalking\" to familiarize himself with the organization's workings. Oliver emphasizes the importance of focusing on learning and developing in the role. He requested regular check-ins with his manager to ensure he was achieving his goals and actively participated in company events.\n\nChinaza Eke, a 20-year-old third-year student at the University of Warwick, completed an eight-week summer internship with the civil service. After being given five tasks to complete, Chinaza initially hesitated to ask for help due to fear of admitting a lack of skills. However, she realized that asking for guidance was expected and that pretending to understand the tasks would only hinder her progress. Chinaza suggests seeking assistance when needed, as it fosters valuable connections and demonstrates humility.\n\nElijah Amoako, 26, recently began managing industry relations. He researched the organization and the team he'd join before his first day, emphasizing the importance of arriving curious and open-minded. Elijah highlights the significance of building relationships beyond one's immediate team, as this exposure to multiple opportunities can be invaluable. He stresses that building a positive reputation through reliability, curiosity, and collaboration is crucial from the start.",
  "summary": "Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.",
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/we-are-all-new-job-starters-heres-how-we-got-through-the-first-few-7662686",
        "published": "2026-09-15T23:14:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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