7 ways to fail in your new position

Starting a new job can be a nerve-wracking experience. You get a brand-new set of responsibilities, a team of colleagues you need to befriend, and a different culture to adjust to.

When it’s your first job, these fears can be even more intense. You could excuse young people just entering the world of work from feeling generally pretty down about the experience – but research shows the exact opposite may be the case.

According to a survey of around 1,000 students and new joiners, commissioned by KPMG, one in three (33%) have said they were pleasantly surprised by how much they are enjoying their first job, claiming they find it more rewarding than they anticipated before they started working.

Overall, the overwhelming majority (84%) of those who have recently entered the world of work said they enjoy it.