Job Interview Questions

Here is how managers and co-workers can reduce anxiety of new employees.

1. Assure new hires or newly transferred employees that they have a good chance for success.
2. Encourage them to ask questions and seek help.
3. Give them an indication of the department culture. Let them know how the people dress, what the lunch routine is, and how to handle requests for information, approvals and supplies.
4. Tell them to disregard the comments of negative employees and 'jokesters'.
5. Encourage them to become acquainted with other department leaders and respected senior staff. Giving those people a heads up, and then advising the new employee to contact them to schedule a brief appointment, can easily accomplish this.