So anxious about this

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I am a single mum and have been out of work for over 5 years. My DD starts reception in September. I have been offered a job after a few interviews and I'm so excited but the nerves of starting again after 5 years are getting to me. Its also in a sector that I have not worked in before. I have a 3 month probation period to start. Just so nervous and anxious about getting started. Any tips as I'm worried my lack of confidence will get the better of me?!

I'm sure other people will have better advice, but everytime the self doubt comes in remind yourself that they employed you because they think/know you can do the job, they would not have offered you it otherwise. And if you've gone through several interviews it's competitive and they must have got a good feel of you and how you work. Congratulations on it, enjoy it! And ignore the self doubts.

Hi, I've been in this situation, and the first day was scary. But I really quickly got used to it. Good luck

If I've misread it and you've had a few interviews for other jobs before landing this one then the same still stands - you don't waste time and money interviewing if you don't think someone can do the job. So take confidence from that :)

Take notes when people are telling you / teaching you things.
don’t be afraid to ask what might feel like stupid questions.

Practice your journey and aim to arrive 10 mins early.

Take a notebook and pen.

Smile and listen. Ask questions. Don't be afraid of asking people to repeat themselves.

Demonstrate you're keen to learn and eager to contribute.

Don't worry if you're left to your own devices for a bit of time - ask if there are any policies you can read through while you wait.

Relax. Don't expect to take it all in on day one.

Plan an easy dinner for when you get home. You'll probably be exhausted!

Hi and Congratulations.
OK first you must have come across as confident at the interview and that is only one of the reasons you got the job.
It's OK to be anxious everyone is on their first day especially after being out of the workforce.
Just don't let the anxiety take over. Take everything in that you are being taught ask questions and depending on the sector you are in ask for guidelines/protocols re the job so you can study them in the evenings.
Goodluck with the job and enjoy it.

Take it a day at a time. You don't go from not being employed there to doing the full job on your first day. Day one, the scariest feeling one, you really just need to get there on time and smile and say hello to loads of new people, and start to find your way around.
If they're a decent company you'll have an induction where you're shown the things you need to get cracking on your initial tasks.
After that you'll build your skills and knowledge back up day by day, and gain in confidence until you're back on top form.
Millions of us have been in your shoes and felt the fear. We end up doing just fine, and so will you.

Congratulations! Everyone feels the same when starting a new job, I reckon it takes a good 6 months before you really get to grips with things, so go easy on yourself if you feel that you aren't picking it up quickly.
They know you haven't worked for a while so they should take that into account.
Agree with taking notes, write down literally every step of a process.

I always think it takes three months to really feel confident in a new job, so don’t be hard on yourself.

Top tip is be aware that people you work with could be related in ways you are unaware of, I have seen a few people get caught out that way. So be careful what you say.

People like working with those who are positive and appear calm and confident. Fake it til you make it.

If you have a friend who exudes confidence, pretend you are them for a couple of days!