<p>Being new on the job can be intimidating. What are the unspoken rules of your new workplace? How do you recover from a big mistake? When's a good time to ask for a promotion?</p><p> </p><p>This episode is a special collaboration with our friends at NPR’s podcast, <em>Life Kit</em>. If you don’t know it yet, it’s a great show that gives you all the tools to help you get it together. They cover topics related to work and life – like managing stress, saving money, and even how to get a tattoo.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><em>New Here </em>host <strong>Elainy Mata</strong> speaks with <em>Life Kit</em> guest host <strong>Stacey Vanek Smith</strong> about the essential tips that can help you whether you’re new to the workforce or starting a new job. They discuss everything from handling a difficult boss to staying motivated at work.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re already a fan of <em>New Here</em>, this is a great refresher with some big takeaways from our first season. And if you’re a new listener, welcome! You can binge Season 1 of <em>New Here</em> now. Dig into topics like setting healthy boundaries at work, building your network from scratch, bouncing back after a layoff, and more.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to <em>Life Kit</em> at <a href="https://www.npr.org/lifekit" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://www.npr.org/lifekit</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>Have a career question? Let us know at NewHere@HBR.org.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key topics include:</strong> careers, communication, career transitions, managing yourself, compensation and benefits, difficult conversations, managing up, negotiation skills, negotiation strategies, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, listening skills, credibility, mental health</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>More Resources:</strong></p><p>· <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-tips-for-starting-a-new-job/id1461493560?i=1000644569312" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">5 tips for starting a new job (NPR Life Kit)</a></p><p>· <a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/11/why-dont-i-feel-motivated-at-work-anymore" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Why Don’t I Feel Motivated at Work Anymore? (New Here)</a></p><p>· <a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/how-do-i-make-the-case-for-my-first-raise" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">How Do I Make the Case for My First Raise? (New Here)</a></p><p>· <a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/10/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-workplace-etiquette" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">What Do I Need to Know About Workplace Etiquette? (New Here)</a></p><p>· <a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-recover-from-a-big-mistake-at-work" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">How Do I Recover from a Big Mistake at Work? (New Here)</a></p><p>· <a href="https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/09/how-do-i-handle-a-bad-boss" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">How Do I Handle a Bad Boss? (New Here)</a></p>