There are few things more daunting than starting your first job, which takes place in a totally new environment with new people, new rules and new expectations.

Navigating this unfamiliar landscape is stressful for everyone, so here are some tips to get you through those scary first few weeks:

• Introductions - Meeting new colleagues is daunting and you’ll want to come across as enthusiastic and interesting, but make sure you keep it brief so you don’t start to bore people. Think of your elevator pitch and have it ready.

• Team meetings - The first time you sit down with your team is an important chance to show what an asset you’ll be, so go prepared and don’t be afraid to speak up. Most importantly of all - look interested!

• Giving a presentation - Standing up in front of people to talk is scary, even more so when you’re new to a business. Make sure you prepare well enough to be confident on your subject and project confidence with your body language.

• Getting feedback - When it comes to receiving feedback from your boss, maintain eye contact and resist any temptation to talk back or contradict them. Ask questions where appropriate and demonstrate that you have taken the feedback onboard.

• Asking for help - It’s only natural that in your first weeks in the job you will come across situations that leave you stuck. The important things are to make sure you’ve given it a go and to not be afraid to ask for help when you realize you need it.

• Having a performance review - While these can be daunting, it is a good opportunity to get constructive feedback from your manager. You need to listen to what you are told and take the chance to ask questions that will help you keep improving.

These tips will help you get through those tricky first weeks and you can find out more about them in this instruction manual from Budget Direct. You’ve done the hardest part of the job in getting hired in the first place, so enjoy your first steps in the world of work!