Struggling at Your New Job? That’s Normal
In an Inside Higher Ed article, Linda Louie offers practical advice for easing the transition into a new job—especially for recent Ph.D.s and postdocs facing early uncertainty and self-doubt. Drawing from her experience as a career adviser and her own professional journey, Louie outlines three strategies: approach new colleagues as informational interviews, hold five key alignment conversations with your manager, and begin shaping your role from day one through reflection and communication. Her central message: confidence and clarity grow through relationships, curiosity, and intentional learning.
