Congratulations on your first day of work! It's normal to experience a mixture of exhilaration and apprehension. Begin by coming early to acquaint yourself with the workplace and meet your coworkers. Bring any relevant documentation as well as a good attitude. Throughout the day, carefully watch and listen to learn about your position and duties. Take notes, ask questions, and don't be afraid to seek help. Make an effort to introduce yourself to employees and be willing to make connections.
It's fine to be excited, but it's critical to regulate your excitement in order to stay focused. Take a few calm breaths and remember that everyone has a first day. Accept the positive energy, but channel it into constructive activities. Set priorities, divide things into manageable steps, and tackle them one at a time. To keep track of your progress, be organized and establish a to-do list. Remember that it's OK to be apprehensive; it indicates that you care about creating a good impression.
The clothes you wear on your first day sets the tone for your professional image. Dress somewhat more formal than the company dress code implies, as this demonstrates respect for the workplace. Choose clean, well-fitting clothing that reflects the company's culture. Consider wearing a professional button-down shirt and fitted slacks or a modest dress in a business-casual setting. Maintain personal hygiene and avoid wearing anything overly bright or exposing. When in doubt, be slightly overdressed rather than underdressed.
Making a good first impression requires you to act professionally on your first day. Arrive on time, pay attention, and have a cheerful attitude. Avoid dominating talks at introductions and team meetings by paying close attention. Be personable and willing to learn from your coworkers. Respect the company's standards and procedures, and treat everyone with excellent manners and civility. Stay away from office gossip and concentrate on your task. Express gratitude for any assistance received and eagerness for becoming a member of the team.
Adjusting to a new work differs from person to person, but it usually takes several weeks to feel completely at ease and secure. You may have a learning curve as you adapt to new activities and procedures during the early term. Allow yourself plenty of time to make errors and learn from them. Engage with your coworkers, participate in team-building activities, and attend social events to become a part of the workplace culture. Be kind with yourself and rejoice in minor successes along the road. You'll eventually find yourself settling into your new job with ease as you grow more comfortable with your role and duties.
There has already been some good advice.
Make sure you get plenty of sleep and give yourself plenty of time to get ready in the morning. You really want to look and feel your best.
Don't do anything too far out of the normal that can throw you off, like drink a ton of coffee or skip breakfast or whatever.
I don't know about you but when I get nervous butterflies like that they always make me have to pee so do that before you start your training lol.
Also, just try to relax a bit. There are Starbucks all over the world, and every one has baristas. If all those people figured out how to do it, so you can you. I'm sure you're every bit as smart, attractive and friendly as the others.
I think everybody feels like they are somehow not good enough when they first start working, that they're going to be found out as a fraud or a failure or incompetent. Don't be surprised if you have dreams where you're at work or school and forgot to wear clothes or something.
That's your fear of people finding out that you're not really good enough. Everybody has it at least at some point in their life. We're all people and we're all flawed and we all have fears. Just as we get older we slowly learn how not to show our flaws & fears to strangers as much.
So just remember that all the people you work with had a first day and they remember what it was like and if you're friendly they probably will be too. (And if they aren't it's probably because they're threatened by how much cuter you are than them!)
I've worked at Starbucks for two years. Bring out your personality in the interview and stress that you love working with people. More than anything else, they'll be looking to see if you can provide quality customer service - that's the #1 most important thing at Starbucks, is the service. They don't care if it takes you a while to learn the drink names or the recipes or if you're slow at counting cash - as long as you can talk to customers, and are able to work in a team. Some qualities I would stress are:
- You're patient with customers: a lot of customers will stand at the cash and not know what they want, it's your job to be patient with them while you describe every last drink on the menu.
- You love to make conversation with customers: this is actually a part of the training - while you're at cash, you're expected to make friendly conversation, but while you're making the drink at the bar, it's even more important to keep the customer entertained.
- You're great at multitasking: at Starbucks, you will have to watch out for customers, while re-stocking cups/lids/pastries, while ensuring that the café is clean, while making customers' drinks.. Your ability to multitask and to think of the many different things that have to be done, will make this a lot easier.
And:
#1) You're friendly: you come off as a friendly/likeable person, who is outgoing and sociable - this is the most important quality.
Hope it helps!
if it was me, I would make sure to go work out before going to work. that would get my day started out right. go to bed early tonight. be prepared. look cute. if you look good, you'll feel good. have you ever had a job before? if not, then no worries. you'll be fine. just don't try too hard to fit in. you're expected to be overwhelmed. take it all in and don't freak out if you make mistakes. hope these random tips help.
ive never worked at sb or as a barista although I've been thinking about working at this pne place as one. I remember how nervous I was at my job when I first started there. meeting new people learning the job just everything all at once. I've been there for almost 3 years now and I couldn't be happier I mean some of the people are a little weird but other than that its OK. all you need to do is just be confident and SMILE. the worst thing you can do at a job is not smile. if I came in to your sb ordered something and you can back to me said in a monotone voice "heres your coffee" and looked like your mother had died, then I wouldn't want to come back. just remember to smile and be assertive too, if you think something is wrong or w/e don't be afraid to speak up, your fellow employees are there to help you be the best you can be there
haha very common. only thing you can do is not think too much into it. do your best job. take notes. remember where things are and how to make it. use your job like a college class. know everything and anything. that way your a great worker and possible future supervisor or lead.
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That's so cute! I never worked at Starbucks but I recently started a new role which I've been fighting for for a while and I felt the same as you. I was super anxious and nervous even though I'm very experienced. My husband kept reassuring me I was going to be great but I freaked out until I entered the office. Once I entered the office I felt at home and everything else came naturally. Best advice I can give you is be prepared, read as much as possible, if you had training in advance go through all the details and be willing to learn and receive feedback from those who are more experienced than you. You'll be fine.
No but my sister worked in a store similar to it as did my daughter.
First day will be nerve racking but within a week you'll be fine
Word of caution working in an establishment, you'll meet some rude people, develop a thick skin fast.
You'll be fine, just smile be pleasant and friendly.
Your allowed to be slow take your time get it right don't waste drinks.
Learn were everything is yourself it will be easier to remember and if you don't know, ask don't hesitate.
u No, but I’ve seen them work. They’re always busy doing something they never even seem to be allowed to sit for a second
can't go wrong with a smile...wait I guess you could...never mind :p
I thought you'd be a teenager but you're 31 and a barista?
you'll be ok
are you really 31?
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