Starting a new job

2011-11-21

When you start work after a break, especially a long one, you might feel a bit nervous. You might also have worries about what’s expected of you, and if you are doing alright. Your employer should make everything clear to you, and support you as you begin your new working life.
Rights at work
Your employer might want you to bring proof of your identity, such as a passport, when you start work. They might also carry out other kinds of checks, such asgetting in touch withthe references you gave. For some jobs, you might need a medical examination youremployer should tell you about this before you start the job.
If you are from another country, your employer might also need evidence that you have the right to work in the UK.
To find out more about this, go to Directgov’s page onStarting a new job.
Training at work
Your employer might offer you some training to help you do your new job. Or, after you have been there for a while, you could talk to your employer about training to help you progress.
Further advice on starting a new job
You can get more advice about starting a new job by simply going to the Contact us page to get in touch.

Source from nextstep.direct.gov.uk